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A site map of the proposed mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 15, 2023

Rezoning application for large mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road withdrawn without prejudice

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.- At its zoning hearing Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners allowed the applicant to withdraw without prejudice an application that would have permitted the…

Cobb County Public Library August 13, 2023

Cobb Public Library offers books by mail for people with mobility barriers

Don’t let physical mobility issues, illness or lack of a car stop you from using the library. In addition to the library’s rich digital resources, you can also get books…

JoAnn Birrell on the dais at the Cobb Commissioners room.

Cobb County August 9, 2023

Cobb BOC approves funding for training for Cobb Sheriff’s Office

By Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga. – The Board of Commissioners approved funding for training of the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office at the North Georgia Law Enforcement Academy on Tuesday, August…

Cobb County August 3, 2023

Seven Cobb firefighters disciplined for exam cheating

Cobb County government announced that seven firefighters of the Cobb County Fire Department were disciplined in manners ranging from demotion to suspension after an investigation found that the group improperly…

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Business July 29, 2023

Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of the Powers Ferry Kroger to take place next Wednesday, August 2

It’s been a long time in the making, and not without considerable controversy, but the Kroger that will serve as a commercial anchor for the redevelopment of the area surrounding…

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Elections July 18, 2023

Close to 100,000 Voter Registrations Were Challenged in Georgia — Almost All by Just Six Right-Wing Activists

This article by Doug Bock Clark originally appeared on the ProPublica website. On March 15, 2022, an email appeared in the inbox of the election director of Forsyth County, Georgia,…

JoAnn Birrell seated in BOC meeting room

Cobb County July 15, 2023

Cobb Commissioner Birrell to hold open house for residents to ask questions, comment on the 2024 budget

Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell distributed the following announcement about an open house she’s organizing in East Cobb to discuss the proposed budget: “Commissioner Birrell is hosting an…

Commissioner JoAnn Birrell at the BOC dais.

Cobb County July 13, 2023

Cobb BOC approves street light district; holds first public hearing on proposed tax increase

By Caleb Groves, July 13, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.- The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the creation of the Brookcliff street light district at it’s meeting on Tuesday, July 11….

Gerry Miller smiling, wearing a red pullover

Elections July 12, 2023

Gerry Miller appointed interim Cobb County elections director

Gerry Miller was appointed interim election director at Monday’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration. Miller, a retired staffer with the elections department, will contract with…

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Cobb County July 9, 2023

First public hearing on Cobb County tax increase to be held this week

Cobb County will hold its first of three required public hearings on the proposed property tax increase this Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 9 a.m. The meeting will be held…

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