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Environment November 6, 2025

Cobb DOT to remove trees, add replacement trees and greenery on Columns Drive

On Friday, November 7, the Cobb Department of Transportation will begin a project of removing 57 median trees from Columns Drive, then replacing them with another 50 trees in the…

Map of proposed roundabouts on Cobb Parkway

Transportation & Development October 21, 2025

Cobb DOT to host open house about 2 roundabouts proposed in north Cobb

Cobb DOT will host a Location and Design Public Information Open House about the proposed construction of two roundabouts near Cobb Parkway in north Cobb. The proposal is to install…

Road work October 2, 2025

Cobb responds to complaints of overgrowth along the county’s roadways

Cobb County posted the following news release on its website, responding to complaints of overgrowth along the county’s roadways: We’ve noticed some recent letters about tall grass and weeds along…

Officials behind ribbon before cutting at the Bob Callan Trail

Cumberland September 21, 2025

Cumberland, Cobb and ARC Unveil Final Phase of Bob Callan Trail, Connecting to Chattahoochee River

PHOTO ABOVE: Image from the Cobb County website According to a county news release, a ribbon‐cutting ceremony on Sept. 11 marked the opening of the final mile of the Bob…

Transportation & Development September 3, 2025

Public hearing on proposed Cobb GDOT work on Old 41 Highway

The Cobb County Department of Transportation will hold an in-person public hearing open house for proposed safety, operational and pedestrian improvements on Old 41 Highway from Kennesaw Avenue to Stilesboro…

Lane closures and road work September 2, 2025

Cobb DOT to begin work on changes to Holly Springs Road center turn lane

Cobb DOT announced on the county’s website that the county will begin work on the Holly Springs Road corridor this month and that the project is expected to be finished…

Demographics August 16, 2025

Cobb growing more slowly than in past decades, ARC study reports

By Mark Woolsey It’s indicative of a maturing county, say observers. Population estimates released by the Atlanta Regional Commission this week show that Cobb County is growing more slowly, adding…

A cartoon drawing of a rooster, two hens, two chicks, and a hatchling along with a drawing of a chicken coop.

Cobb County August 15, 2025

Cobb’s agricultural past: a 1907 poultry show

[This is an evergreen history article we periodically republish, often with added information] Anyone who consistently follows Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings or Planning Commission hearings is probably aware…

The front of the brick South Cobb Community Center building, with a "Vote Here" sign in front

Elections July 16, 2025

Peter Hubbard wins Democratic primary runoff for GA Public Service Commission

By Mark Woolsey Democratic voters have decided which candidate will face incumbent Republican Public Service Commissioner Fitz Johnson in the November general election. Final unofficial statewide totals in the Special…

A contractor holding blueprints, a stack of residential blueprints, and a representation of a site map

Land Use & Zoning June 4, 2025

Cobb Planning Commission backs 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

The Cobb County Planning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a planned multi-family apartment development at 3200 S. Cobb Parkway, in the Cumberland area, despite concerns from the school district…

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Opinion February 6, 2026

Political Cartoon from Clay Jones

Immigration February 6, 2026

With ICE Using Medicaid Data, Hospitals and States Are in a Bind Over Warning Immigrant Patients

This article by Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Phil Galewitz and Amanda Seitz February 6, 2026 The Trump administration’s move to…

Government & Politics, National Government February 6, 2026

In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department

by Shauneen Miranda, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for…

Government & Politics, State Government February 6, 2026

Should lemon pepper be Georgia’s official chicken wing favor? Some lawmakers think so.

by Zoë Christopher, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 6, 2026 ATLANTA — Lemon pepper wings, a staple of Atlanta restaurants and…

Crime & Public Safety February 6, 2026

ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota − accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights − are testing whether the Constitution can survive

by Michael J. Lansing, Augsburg University and Yohuru Williams, University of St. Thomas, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Forcibly entering homes without a judicial warrant….

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