Tim Lee is seeking re-election as Cobb County's Commission Chairman.
New graduates, seasonal school layoffs are the traditional cause of the June increase.
Gov. Nathan Deal says the state will be able to pay off its debt in December, 2013 and will look to end the tolls before the start of 2014.
The Board of Aldermen voted to keep the city's millage rate at 7.6 mills.
Thursday's meeting also includes the likely appointment of a new Kell High School principal.
The exhaustive test covers areas including the Chattahoochee River and Lake Allatoona.
The City of Atlanta has approved an outdoor ban on smoking. What do you think? Is this the right thing to do or an infringement on personal liberties?
Charles Bullock, Richard B. Russell Professor of Political Science at the University of Georgia, sees small chance of the initiative passing.
Advance voting continues through Friday, July 27 ahead of Georgia's July 31 primary election.
Also, the WSB poll says that areas outside I-285 are strongly against the proposed 1-percent sales tax.
Higher taxes and lack of trust are two reasons most Republican respondents are against the transportation referendum.
Untie Atlanta has produced two new radio commercials and a TV spot to air over the next two weeks.
As the November election approaches, the arguments for and against strict voter identity laws heat up.
Here are some of the top headlines from in and around Cobb County and Metro Atlanta.
The agreement is for a senior community clinic at the Senior Wellness Center, which is currently under construction.
Officials at Dobbins Air Reserve Base give tips on preparing your vehicle for a trip, how to drive at night and what to do if your vehicle breaks down.
What's on the mind of Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood lately? Find out in this video.
The four candidates talked about taxes and transportation.
Several positions will be eliminated and others will be promoted in a move to improve efficiency.
The SPLOST-funded project included new energy-efficient air conditioning units and windows.
A wave of tax hikes will hit American taxpayers early next year.
Atlantic Station, pro-TSPLOST group is hosting an online discussion today.
There are two hot forums going on Tuesday night at 7, and they both can be viewed from the comfort of your home.
Voters who can't make it to the polls on July 31 have several options to make sure their vote is counted.
The federal government is encouraging parties and games to drum up interest in the program for low-income people, particularly the elderly.
The increases put Acworth more in line with other municipalities, officials said.
We're seeking loyal Democrats to participate in "Blue Georgia," a political survey Patch is conducting during this election year.
After 28 years on the bench, George Kreeger will be stepping down at the end of September.
This free program only accepts 25 people, and starts in early September.
Kemp has no legal authority to add promotional language to Georgia ballot, says the Transportation Leadership Coalition.
Mark your calendars for these important election dates and deadlines in Georgia.
Monday is the last day you can register to vote in Georgia's general primary election.
Citing financial concerns, the Cobb school board voted 4-3 to deny a petition by the Smyrna Academy of Excellence.
Mitchell Gross pleaded guilty in February to pilfering nearly $6 million through various scams.
"If TSPLOST doesn't pass, it would be the worst thing ever happened to Atlanta." said Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell.
By a 5-4 vote, the high court ruled that the Affordable Care Act, and the individual mandate as a tax, are constitutional.
Friends and families of deployed Airmen are invited to Family "Care Package" Day at Dobbins Air Reserve Base this Saturday.
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is recommending denial of a start-up school in Smyrna, despite strong community support for the plan.
Georgia House Democrats react to High Court's ruling on controversial Arizona law.
The Georgia Department of Labor is hosting a live chat for people seeking seasonal and temporary work from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 27. You can participate on Patch.