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Mableton Mayor Michael Owens and Program Coordinator Kennedy Camp at the stakeholders at the Mayor's Summer Nutrition & Family Empowerment Initiative kickoff

Community Life, Food Security June 25, 2026

Mayor launches Mableton initiative to combat childhood hunger during summer break

Photo above: Mayor Michael Owens and Kennedy Camp Mableton Mayor Michael Owens announced in a press release that he has launched a citywide initiative aimed at ensuring every child in…

The words "Quiz Time" in large cartoon font

Puzzles Games and Quizzes June 24, 2026

How much do you know about the City of Mableton (Part 1)? take the quiz and find out

By Larry Felton Johnson Mableton is the newest city in Cobb County. But how much do you know about it? Like a few other quiz topics there are enough potential…

Singer Songwriter Joe South and his wife Jan Tant (photo by Larry Felton Johnson)

History June 24, 2026

Joe South and his grave site on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

[This is a lightly edited repeat of an article we published in 2018 and republished last fall. Since our web traffic has increased substantially in the intervening years I thought…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Government & Politics, Local government June 20, 2026

Mableton Council Agenda Includes FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate Discussion

The Mableton City Council will meet on Monday, June 22 for a work session, and on Tuesday, June 23 for its regular meeting. Note that the regular meeting has shifted…

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting

Government & Politics, Local government June 19, 2026

Mableton Town Hall Draws Debate Over Proposed Police Department

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens at Public Safety Town Hall meeting Photo: Larry Johnson, Cobb County Courier By Larry Felton Johnson The town hall meeting Monday evening in the auditorium of…

History June 15, 2026

1885: a train disaster in Mableton

[This is an evergreen article that we occasionally expand and republish as we discover more information on the topic] Train disasters were significant events in the 19th through the early…

Government & Politics, Local government June 5, 2026

Mableton announces formation of own police department

The City of Mableton Mayor’ Office announced that the city is preparing to launch its own Public Safety Division, which will include police services. The city will hold a Town…

Crime & Public Safety June 3, 2026

Cobb/Mableton police services agreement stalls over what court handles misdemeanor cases

By Larry Felton Johnson This is a breaking story, we will provide further information as it becomes available. The Intergovernmental Agreement between Cobb County and the City of Mableton over…

Government & Politics, Local government May 30, 2026

Agreements between Cobb County and Mableton for police and other services approved

At its Tuesday evening meeting the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved four intergovernmental agreements between Cobb County and the City of Mableton: law enforcement services, DOT services, stormwater management,…

Screenshot of Mableton Community Development Director Michael Hughes speaking before the Mableton City Council

Government & Politics, Local government May 29, 2026

Mableton accepts $240,000 Safe Streets and Roads grant

Photo above: screenshot of Mableton Community Development Director Michael Hughes speaking before the Mableton City Council At Wednesday’s Mableton City Council meeting the council accepted a grant from the Safe…

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Business & Economy, Local Business June 28, 2026