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Cobb County, Cobb County board of commissioners January 10, 2017

Cobb commissioners vote 5-0 to move ahead with new county parks

Supporters of new public parks for Cobb County silently celebrated by holding up “Thank You” signs, as the county commissioners voted unanimously to issue bonds for the acquisition of land…

Cobb County, Cobb County board of commissioners, Cobb County Parks January 4, 2017

Cobb commissioners reach consensus on how to procede on park bonds

In a special work session Wednesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners reached a general consensus on how to proceed with bonds for the acquisition of land by the county…

News, Transportation June 24, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Wednesday, June 24

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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Government & Politics, Local government June 24, 2026

Cobb Launches Voter Engagement Survey to Improve Election Information and Voter Education

The Cobb County Elections & Registration department has launched a voter engagement survey and is encouraging all Cobb County residents to participate as part of an effort to strengthen voter…

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Education, News June 23, 2026

What is the rationale behind the Cobb school district’s lawsuit against the county?

The Cobb County School District filed a lawsuit against Cobb County and Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson, arguing the county has unlawfully withheld more than $130 million from school tax collections…

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…

News, Transportation June 18, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Thursday, June 18

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

News, Transportation June 11, 2026

Current Cobb DOT road work as of Thursday, June 11

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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…

News, Transportation June 3, 2026

What county roads in Cobb County are closed or have lane closures as of Wednesday, June 3?

The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to…

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Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Medicare Advantage Company Pays $342M to Government in Midst of Billing Probe

This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jun 26, 2026 A major Medicare Advantage company has paid the government more than $342 million…

Health & Wellness June 26, 2026

Nurses warn that new interpretation of Georgia law will mean less care for rural communities

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 25, 2026 Key points The Georgia Composite Medical Board issued new guidance interpreting…

Science & Technology June 26, 2026

More than half of Georgia teachers now use artificial intelligence to prepare for class

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 26, 2026 Key points A new report from the state auditor’s office found…

Environment June 26, 2026

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

by Joe Árvai, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When the Exxon Valdez spilled more than 11 million…

Government & Politics June 26, 2026

The US founders’ other revolutionary choice: Separating religion and government

by Peter C. Mancall, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Did the founders of the United States intend…