Catch up with some of the stories you might have missed last week on Kennesaw Patch.
The former Cobb Commission Chairman, now Georgia's Attorney General, was an early supporter of Republican nominee-in-waiting Mitt Romney.
Here are your top Patch headlines from around the region.
Voters are encouraged to check out the sample ballots before requesting their ballots at the polls.
A graphic from the Atlanta Regional Commission shows that the further precincts were from the city, the less residents backed the transportation tax.
Councilwoman Cris Welsh said during Monday night's council meeting that the city's ethics code needs to be revamped.
Take a look at the roadwork being done in and around Kennesaw this week, Aug. 6 through Aug. 10. Barrett Parkway, Burnt Hickory Road and Ridenour Boulevard are among the affected roadways
Other names appearing in 207 pages of write-ins from this week's elections include Ray Charles, Donald Trump, Kermit the Frog and many more stars, cartoon characters and super heroes.
With the TSPLOST vote over, opponents and proponents of the sales tax agree on one thing—we must look ahead for new alternatives.
Voters decided two Superior Court judgeships and selected a new District Attorney on Tuesday.
For the first time since 2009, Georgia shoppers will not have to pay taxes on back-to-school items.
One third of Cobb County's registered voters participated in the July 31 primary.
Patch will keep you updated as election results roll in.
Polls are open today from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
During Tuesday's primary elections, Cobb residents will cast party ballots for commission and school board seats, state senators and representatives, a sales tax increase for transportation projects and much more.
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and a host of Cobb County politicians called for voters to support the Regional Transportation Referendum at a Smyrna rally.
But see why that number may change slightly in the days leading up to the election.
Eileen Alberstadt said her resignation was driven by a meeting held on Tuesday to review a complaint filed against Mayor Mark Mathews.
The final Cobb Commission Chairman candidates forum before the July 31 primary featured some heated sparring between the likely frontrunners.
A sitting Cobb Superior Court Judge and a hopeful for an open spot were the favorites in an Atlanta Bar Association members' poll.
Kennesaw's Board of Ethics voted to dismiss a complaint filed against Mayor Mark Mathews.
Find out what Cobb Chairman candidate Mike Boyce has to say about the most pressing issues in Cobb County.
Commissioner Bob Ott says he'll vote against maintaining the rate of 11.11 mills tonight because it preserves a 2011 increase.
Tim Lee is seeking re-election as Cobb County's Commission Chairman.
The hearing involving Mayor Mark Mathews will be held at 6 p.m. at the Ben Robertson Community Center.
The clinic, currently under construction at 1150 Powder Springs St., Marietta, is scheduled to open in late August and will provide free, preventive and chronic healthcare services.
The Commission Chairman gave real answers about their greatest accomplishments and greatest failures at a Mableton forum attended by about 200 community members Thursday night.
Take a look at the roadwork being done in and around Kennesaw this week, July 23 through July 27. Barrett Parkway, Burnt Hickory Road and Ridenour Boulevard are among the affected roadways.
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?
The exhaustive test covers areas including the Chattahoochee River and Lake Allatoona.
Thursday's meeting also includes the likely appointment of a new Kell High School principal.
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.
Several of the city's residents gave statements advocating the reinstatement of Georgia EMS.