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Cobb County July 24, 2025

Cobb’s 2026 budget approved

By Mark Woolsey In a pair of divided votes, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved the 2026 fiscal year budget while also voting to keep the millage…

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

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Government & Politics June 12, 2025

Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

By Mark Woolsey An agenda item related to keeping a portion of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center cooled sparked some pointed words at this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting….

Cobb County June 11, 2025

Responding to breach, Cobb BOC creates network security position

By Mark Woolsey Responding to a breach in Cobb County’s computer servers earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a network security administrator position…

Mableton May 30, 2025

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

[UPDATE: During the Wednesday Mableton City Council meeting, which lasted past 1 a.m., the Mableton City Council voted 4-3 to reject the temporary agreement with Cobb County for service delivery….

Transportation & Development May 15, 2025

CobbLinc transit scaling back its reach

By Mark Woolsey The CobbLinc Transit Service is scaling back its reach. Cobb County Commissioners voted Tuesday to eliminate several routes, while striking an agreement with a sister agency that’s…

District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands

Cobb County May 10, 2025

Sheffield sworn in at low-key ceremony Friday

Photo above: District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield speaks at ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Chattahoochee RiverLands (Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey Monique Sheffield is now officially on board for…

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Elections May 6, 2025

Cobb BOC special elections results certified; Allen sworn in

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Commission District 2 and District 4 special election is officially in the books. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration voted on Monday…

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Cobb County April 30, 2025

Allen, Sheffield win, cementing Cobb BOC Democratic majority

By Mark Woolsey [Corrections: An earlier version of this article spelled Monique Sheffield’s name “Monica” in one instance, and identified the May BOC meeting as May 12. Late night writing…

Elections April 27, 2025

Turnout modest in Cobb Districts 2 and 4 special election early voting

By Mark Woolsey Advance voting for Tuesday’s special election for two Cobb County Commission seats drew a modest turnout. Data posted on the Cobb Elections and Voter Registration site on…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 24, 2025

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