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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…

Interstate 20 and 285 shields are overlaid on a drawing of an interstate highway interchange

Lane closures and road work September 27, 2025

GDOT releases updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation released the following updated schedule of lane closures for I-285 and I-20 for the I-285/I-20 West Interchange project: Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation…

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…

Powder Springs August 30, 2025

Public input sought for planned Powder Springs roundabout

Powder Springs residents have until September 7 to submit feedback on a plan to improve traffic flow and safety at a busy intersection. City and state transportation planners seek feedback…

Transportation October 20, 2024

Lane closures from Sunday p.m. to Monday a.m. on I-285 in Cobb and Fulton counties

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced there will be lane closures on I-285 Sunday night between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and Long Island Road in Fulton County….

Road construction equipment on shoulder of road with orange safety barriers

Transportation August 15, 2024

Marietta firm wins two GDOT contracts in latest transportation contract list

Cobb County businesses are often well-represented among the winners when the Georgia Department of Transportation releases its periodic list of contracts. Several large Cobb-based firms are involved in road construction,…

Transportation December 23, 2023

GDOT suspends lane closures for the holiday periods

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced it is suspending lane closures for the holiday weekend. The suspension took effect yesterday, and will last until 10 p.m. Tuesday evening, December…

Transportation October 20, 2023

Weekend lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings starting Friday evening, Oct 20

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced lane closures on I-75 near Smyrna and Vinings for the ongoing bridge preservation project. The GDOT press release described the scope and schedule…

Mableton October 1, 2023

Lane closures on Mableton Parkway continue overnight Sunday, October 1

The lane closures will continue on Mableton Parkway overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and affects the stretch of…

Transportation October 1, 2023

Austell Road lane closures continue Sunday overnight, October 1, 2023

The lane closure will continue on Austell Road overnight Sunday, Oct 1, 2023. This is part of a resurfacing project that will continue through spring, and is on the stretch…

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Libraries October 2, 2025

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