Georgia PTA 'Cannot Support' Charter School Amendment

It "has major concerns with the ... impact it will have on Georgia’s 1.67 million public school students," according to a statement from the group.

FY 2013 Budget Hearing This Afternoon

The 2:00 meeting is the second step in the budget adoption process.

Olens Gets Prime Time Audience

The former Cobb Commission Chairman speaks tonight at the Republican National Convention.

Speakers Challenge BOC on Finances, Chickens

Two Cobb citizens came before the Board of Commissioners to plead for their causes.

BOC to Vote to Inspect Pedestrian Bridges

The Cobb Board of Commissioners will be discussing and approving many projects for Cobb County tonight.

Cobb County's FY 2013 Budget Announced

General Fund revenues and expenditures will decrease, but the overall budget will increase almost two percent.

Father Swears Son into the Georgia Guard

Captain Jason Royal performed the swearing-in ceremony for his son Hector at Fort Gillem, completing Hector's enlistment into the Georgia National Guard.

Decision Day for Cobb Runoff Races

Voters on Tuesday will decide on a Cobb Commission Chairman, a South Cobb Commissioner and a State Court Judge, among other offices.

Georgia, Cobb Jobless Rate Increases

Temporary layoffs in manufacturing are blamed for the statewide increase.

Lee Recalls Byrne's Political Past

The Cobb Commission Chairman is denouncing his predecessor's anti-gay vote in the early 1990s.

Canton Road Redevelopment Group Picks Board

The Canton Road Redevelopment Foundation, Inc. will work towards attracting businesses to the Canton Road Corridor in Northeast Cobb.

Police, Commissioners Discuss Pawn Shop Tech

The potential changes to the Code of Cobb County would mandate security measures to fight the pawning of stolen goods, but the issue of fees for the service is proving a stumbling block.

Canton Road Non-Profit to Elect Board

Local business leaders, community leaders and government figures will take the next step in their push to restore the Canton Road Corridor.

They're Here ... Tax Bills Going Out

The bills are due Oct. 15, with a 5 percent late penalty afterward; and an additional 1 percent in interest is charged each month until the taxes are paid.

Advance Voting for Aug. 21 Run-Offs This Week

Northeast Cobb Republicans will decide who will become the next county chairman while all voters will nominate a state court judge.

Ads on CCT Buses? Commissioners Will Decide

After a drawn out process, the Board of Commissioners is expected to approve the revenue-generating venture.

Alternate Funding for Canton Corridor Sought

Northeast Cobb's government and business leaders are trying to think of new ways to raise money for the Canton Road Corridor.

Operation Homefront, Dollar Tree Help Local Guardsmen

More than 50 Soldiers received pens, pencils, calculators, paper and folders for their children who are returning to schools across North Georgia.

Olens to Speak at GOP Convention

The former Cobb Commission Chairman, now Georgia's Attorney General, was an early supporter of Republican nominee-in-waiting Mitt Romney.

Act Limiting Military Funeral Protests Signed

The "Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012" will place restrictions on when protesters may appear at military funerals.

Advance Voting for Run-Offs Begins Aug. 13

Voters are encouraged to check out the sample ballots before requesting their ballots at the polls.

Map: Voters Closer to Atlanta Supported TSPLOST

A graphic from the Atlanta Regional Commission shows that the further precincts were from the city, the less residents backed the transportation tax.

5 Cobb Men Indicted on Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering; Sneiderman's Bond Hearing Set

Here are some of the day's top headlines from around Marietta and metro Atlanta.

Cobb Voters Push for Mickey Mouse, Jesus Christ

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.

Candidates Respond to Election Results

A sampling of public statements from participants in Tuesday's primaries.

Runoff in Cobb State Court Judge Race

Voters decided two Superior Court judgeships and selected a new District Attorney on Tuesday.

Cobb County Primary Turnout Highest in Nearly a Decade

One third of Cobb County's registered voters participated in the July 31 primary.

Georgia Votes: July 31 Election Results

Patch will keep you updated as election results roll in.

Northeast Cobb Heads to the Polls on Tuesday

July 31 will be an important day in the history of Cobb County and the Metro Atlanta area.

Commissioner Birrell Town Hall Meeting

Commissioner Bob Ott Addresses East Cobb Dems

Senior Center Anniversary

East Cobb Democratic Alliance Monthly Meeting

Ax the Tax Rally

Commissioner JoAnn Birrell Town Hall Meeting

GA Consumer Watchdog Groups to Speak on Legislative Redress of EMC Depredations

Cobb Republican Party 2011 Precinct Mass Meetings

Forum: Candidates for Cobb EMC Board

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

Cobb County Board of Commissioners