With more courthouse victories for gays and lesbians, is it time for a final decision?
The state is the first in the South to push for less regulation as the national conversation on pot grows.
An online survey will be available until the end of September.
The Republican party nominees for two important Cobb County posts have been chosen following Tuesday's runoff election.
The Cobb Taxpayers Association wants to keep a SPLOST vote off the November ballot, and will work to defeat the measure if it does make it to the polls.
A Cobb DOT study reveals the SPLOST projects have had a significant effect on motorists' morning commutes.
The high selling price of the 13-acre tract limits the economically viable developments that can be built, a representative for the developers told Patch.
The original site plan submitted to Cobb County by Brooks Chadwick LLC has been amended, the East Cobb Civic Association said.
Equipment available for sale will include office supplies, pool tables, and adult bicycles.
WellStar's East Cobb Health Park has obtained approval from the high court to add an outpatient surgery center to its multi-million dollar complex.
Since 1998, there have been more than 600 documented cases of children dying in hot cars, and every year, PETA receives reports about panicked animals who have suffered and died in agony inside vehicles during warm weather.
Information and project details will be available at the open house-style meetings.
A decision on the SPLOST, which is calculated to collect $750 million over a six-year period, is expected to be made on July 22.
Advance voting for the July 22 General Primary runoff will be held through July 18.
The public is invited to attend anytime on Wednesday during the open house to review the traffic impacts for this project.
Scope and funding commitment for a proposed pedestrian/transit bridge across I-285 that would reduce travel distances from off-site parking to the proposed stadium has not been developed according to the study.
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The purpose of the June 18 meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to view the proposed project, ask questions and express their interest and concerns.
Patch welcomes letters to the editor and op-ed pieces from local residents and officials.
Vote, including approval of an operating agreement that will bound the county to borrow up to $397 million, cements how county will pay for new Atlanta Braves stadium.
The $41 million project along a 1.43-mile stretch of Windy Hill Road will include wider roads, medians and a new interchange at Interstate 75.
The $397 million figure is $29 million more than what the county has long said it would borrow for the $672 million stadium.
Cobb results from Tuesday's primary.
Voters may view sample ballots online before visiting the polls.
In all, Cobb will reportedly spend $17.9 million a year on the stadium, for 30 years.
A variety of issues will be examined including what type of vehicle would be used, the annual cost of operations; the best route; and where vehicle stops should be located.
The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the second floor boardroom of the BOC building, located at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta.
While the debate will not focus on the new Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves stadiums specifically, attendees are encouraged to apply what they learn to their opinions of these projects, regardless of their political/economic leanings.
Concerned Citizens of East Cobb group continues its grassroots effort to "protect the Tritt property from overdevelopment" and to "protect East Cobb Park from urban encroachment."
Take a look at the zoning application provided here.
'2 TALK with Bob Ott,' airs on the first Monday and Thursday of each month, is also available on TV23's live Web stream.
Legislation authorizes the placement of a statue honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at the state Capitol.
Deal also signed bills Monday that eliminates Georgia’s estate tax; allows Georgia to join in the Interstate Compact for Juveniles; and revises and clarifies language in the oversight and implementation of the Criminal Justice Reform Juvenile Code.
For more information go to www.CobbElections.org or call 770-528-2581.
Complaint by frequent commission critic said commission members violated their oaths of office by approving the building a new Atlanta Braves stadium in the Cumberland area.
With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Income taxes are due by midnight April 15. Most Americans file electronically, but if you choose to mail them, be sure your return has today's postmark on it.
Among those invited to the April 17 event, which will feature a meet-and-greet bother before and after the forum, include candidates for governor, legislature and the Cobb County Board of Education.
The honor was listed in the magazine’s annual edition of the most influential Georgians, a distinction given to leading individuals in business, government, politics, education, science and the arts.
With U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss not seeking re-election, the top GOP contenders, as well as Democratic frontrunner Michelle Nunn, have begun filling the airwaves with ads.