Acworth was presented with a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence, and councilmen took time to recognize the hard work of city employees.
Commission chairman says county will start FY 2012 with a $15M deficit that could double.
The master plan will be presented to the commissioners at a 1:30 p.m. work session with a vote to follow at the regular commission meeting at 7 p.m.
Mayor and Board of Aldermen recognize the efforts of young people at McCall Primary and North Cobb and Allatoona high schools.
The mayor and Board of Aldermen address citizens' concerns before hammering out the budget details.
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. today at the county government offices at 100 Cherokee St. in Marietta.
Mayor Pro Tem and Board of Aldermen honored the National Day of Prayer and National Tourism Week before getting down to the business of government.
The Acworth City Council debates spending decisions for the future.
Cobb School Superintendent Fred Sanderson's official response to a letter from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Cobb County School District officials say they’re in better financial standing than they expected.
Starting Sunday, May 1, the Acworth Branch Library will operate on a new schedule with cutbacks on hours.
The designated days up for a vote are May 27, June 17, July 1, Aug. 5 and Sept. 1. They all fall in different pay periods.
The mayor and Board of Aldermen issued proclamations to honor the country's past and future.
There is no time left to procrastinate as Monday's tax-filing deadline fast approaches. Use these last-minute tips to help get your tax returns done over the weekend.
A little child might not lead them, but an East Cobb 10-year-old offered them some directions on the budget.
At a morning work session, Commission Chair Tim Lee said he has a new plan to cut the budget besides the libraries and the senior centers.
A protest in Marietta Square urges Cobb to balance the budget without shutting down 13 of 17 libraries.
Here are some tips from IRS to help get you ready for April 18.
Local libraries and senior centers could be closed within a month to help solve Cobb's budget deficit.
A record amount of items were on the table during Thursday's City Council Meeting.
Mayor Allegood updates Acworth citizens on progress made since last year.
During an open house, Cobb and local officials unveil proposed projects that could be paid through a regional sale tax, up for vote in summer 2012.
The 2011 SPLOST results are official after the Cobb Board of Elections & Registration certified Tuesday's election.
Emotional police presentations take the spotlight in front of the Acworth aldermen.
Two liquor licenses and Confederate History and Heritage Month also are on the agenda tonight.
A majority of voters in and around the city supported the sales tax extension.
The arguing over wants vs. needs and property taxes vs. sales taxes has left Cobb County closely divided at the polls.
Opponents of the Cobb County sales tax hit Glover Park in search of "no" votes Tuesday.
Multiple local public works projects are in the balance in this controversial election.
Tuesday's referendum will determine funding for a new Acworth police station and other projects.
The commissioners were supposed to receive an update Tuesday from a citizens oversight committee established in December by commissioners wanting a review of the county’s spending and management. That didn't happen.
After a breakfast meeting, Deal announced that he would propose cutting the pre-K school year by 20 days to save money.
Despite wet weather, a couple dozen Cobb residents gathered at Glover Park for "Ax the Tax" Rally in opposition to March 15 vote for SPLOST.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen didn't waste time in making progress for the city.
If passed March 15, the SPLOST is expected to generate $492 million for parks, recreation, public safety, libraries, senior centers and transportation projects.
Early voting started Monday and ends March 11. The actual vote is March 15.
Three hour parking restrictions are becoming a bone of contention between Main Street and the city government.
A new parking deck is almost complete; a $1.36 million federal transportation study is set to get underway; and improvements to Johnson Ferry Road are being discussed.
Soldiers of the 1st Brigade have their graduation ceremony at City Hall.
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