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Mableton October 17, 2023

Cobb Legal Aid presents free legal advice event in Mableton this Saturday

Do you need legal advice on civil matters such as family law, landlord/tenant disputes, probate, immigration, small claims, or bankruptcy? There’s an event in Mableton that may be able to…

Cobb County October 15, 2023

Cobb library’s vision screening program wins national award

Vision To Learn (VTL), a project that offers free vision screenings, eye exams, and prescription glasses for children and their families, was a recipient of the I Partner With My…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County October 12, 2023

Cobb BOC takes up noise ordinances for commercial developer during public hearing

by Caleb Groves Oct. 11, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga.– The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held the 2023 code amendment public hearing where the board discussed noise ordinance code amendments on…

Cobb County October 10, 2023

Cobb County to hold meeting on effectiveness of supplier diversity program

There will be virtual public information meeting about a study to determine the effectiveness of Cobb County’s supplier diversity program. The meeting will take place November 9 at 12 p.m….

Cobb County October 10, 2023

Tate Fall approved as new Cobb elections director

[Photo from the Cobb County website] At Monday’s Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration meeting, the board unanimously approved Tate Fall as the new county elections director, replacing Janine…

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Cobb County October 1, 2023

Cobb elections board to host town hall meeting Tuesday October 3

Free and fair elections should be the defining characteristic of American democracy, and all citizens need to play a role to make sure we live up to that ideal. An…

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Cobb County September 29, 2023

Learn about local government and engage in civic affairs with the Cobb County Youth Commission

Civic-minded high school students in Cobb County have a chance to learn about the workings of government and enhance their resumes at the same time. Cobb County announced in a…

Cobb County September 22, 2023

North Georgia State Fair underway, county urges fair-goers to use County Services Parkway

by Larry Felton Johnson The North Georgia State Fair is underway, and Cobb County has issued a traffic advisory. The county advises fair-goers to use County Services Parkway to get…

Cobb County September 21, 2023

The fall season brings an abundance of festivals throughout Cobb County

by Larry Felton Johnson Each year brings fall festivals, some celebrating Halloween, some Thanksgiving, and others just to celebrate the relief from the summer heat pending the arrival of cold…

Cobb County September 20, 2023

Residential Senior Living development approved by Cobb BOC near Powder Springs

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application that will allow a 55 and older residential subdivision at the zoning hearing on Tuesday. Grace of…

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Education October 31, 2024

Cobb eighth grader expelled for warning friend of shooting threat

By Rebecca Gaunt Upon hearing that three Cobb schools were the target of a violent threat, a Campbell Middle School special education student accessed Google Chat in his first-period class…

Pedestrian Safety October 31, 2024

Dangerous conditions for pedestrians on South Cobb Drive at serious accident site

By Larry Felton Johnson According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department’s STEP Unit is investigating an incident on South Cobb Drive, north…

Health Care October 31, 2024

Toddler’s Backyard Snakebite Bills Totaled More Than a Quarter Million Dollars

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer…

Elections October 31, 2024

Georgians voting absentee urged by election officials to drop ballots off at county drop boxes

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] October 29, 2024 The political landscape has shifted greatly since the 2020 presidential election…

Holidays October 31, 2024

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

by Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You…

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