Christopher Shockley, 35, was bound over to Cobb Superior Court for trial on a charge of arson, suspected of setting fire to the vehicle of a woman described in court as his…
It only took 145 years, but the city of Smyrna has its first African American serving on city council. A standing room only crowd showed up to city hall Monday…
It is wise to grip the steering wheel tightly on the crumbling parking lot when driving through the old Sprayberry Crossing Shopping Center. Though partially hidden behind several separate businesses,…
Cobb County commissioner Bob Ott was sworn in this morning in a short ceremony at the Cobb County Superior Court. Judge Adele Grubbs administered the oath of office. Ott, who…
A candidate forum was held at the South Cobb Community Center on May 5 to help residents of Mableton and Austell make informed decisions for the May 24 elections. The…
This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aug 12, 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation…
by Lauren Mullenbach, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Data center projects continue to generate controversy around the country. In part, that’s because…
Cobb County’s latest round of business license filings shows continued activity across hospitality, personal care, consulting and home-service sectors, with several new restaurants, hotels, wellness businesses and specialty retailers appearing…
This article by Fred Schulte first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Fred Schulte, KFF Health News December 31, 2025 Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected…
This article by Bernard J. Wolfson first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bernard J. Wolfson December 16, 2025 As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal…