Track the TSPLOST-Touting Road Trip

Supporters of the 10-year, 10-county, transportation sales tax are raising money to educate voters.

Birrell Town-Hall Meeting Today

The District 3 county commissioner will face the public at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Cobb Plaintiffs: Trim Birrell's District

The lawyer who brought the redistricting suit wants to lop off a piece of East Cobb, while the county commissioners ask to slice off part of the Kennesaw area.

Birrell-Goreham Line Still in Dispute

Otherwise, the commissioners and the lawyer suing to redistrict the county seem satisfied by the judge's proposal.

PatchCast: TSPLOST's Value; New Canton Chief; Lassiter's Rosy Future

Here are some of the top headlines for Northeast Cobb and nearby Patches for May 8.

Town Center Expansion Set for Approval

An annexation for the community improvement district is on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners' agenda for the meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday at 100 Cherokee St.

Jamerson/Wigley Work Continues All Week

Click on the interactive map to see the construction planned this week between Canton and Sandy Plains roads in Northeast Cobb.

Coalition Emerges to Fight TSPLOST

MAVEN and the proposed transportation sales tax are getting no love from TLC.

Fallen Cobb Soldier Returns Home

First Lt. Jonathan Walsh's body will pass through much of Northeast Cobb in a motorcade this morning.

Cobb Industrial Growth on Agenda

The Cobb County Planning Commission is holding a hearing on creating priority industrial areas.

Quench Your NE Cobb Outdoor Fires

The summer ban on burning leaves, tree limbs and yard waste outside goes into effect today.

Riverhill Court Closed for 30 Days

Northeast Cobb road construction updates.

Cobb Jobless Rate Falls to 8.1%

Unemployment for county residents a year earlier was 8.9 percent.

Gingrich To Bow Out of Race; Will He Be VP?

The former U.S. Speaker of the House urges support of GOP front runner Mitt Romney.

Live Chat: How to Write a Resume

Join the Georgia Department of Labor for tips on how to write the perfect resume.

Cobb Forum to Tackle Teen Drinking

Learn about the problem and solutions Thursday night live on Northeast Cobb Patch.

How to Do Business With Cobb

District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell discussed how businesses can become county vendors at a Wednesday evening event.

Madam Employed Illegal Aliens in Marietta Brothel

Cobb police help nab a 56-year-old Madam who operated a house of prostitution where she employed illegal aliens, both as house caretakers and prostitutes.

An A+ Score for Bruster's Ice Cream

The food scores include Northeast Cobb restaurants inspected April 9-11.

Get Out to the Big Shanty Festival 2012

As one of north Georgia's largest events, the Big Shanty Festival has grown since its humble beginnings in 1975.

Deal Signs Carson's 1st Bill

The House passed the zoning measure March 7, 150-18, and the Senate followed suit March 27, 48-4.

How to Write a Resume: Get Tips Wednesday

The Georgia Department of Labor will offer resume-writing advice in a live chat featured on Patch.

Additional Sidewalks for Ebenezer Road

Shortly after the passage of the 2011 SPLOST, a sidewalk committee was formed to identify and prioritize locations where sidewalks are needed.

JoEllen Smith Talks TSPLOST, Vets

Incumbent Don Parsons skips a meet-and-greet session with his Republican challenger for a Georgia House seat.

Last Chance: Filing Federal Taxes

The tax deadline is traditionally April 15 but has been pushed back to April 17.

Canton Road Sidewalk Goes to High Court

The Georgia Supreme Court will decide whether Cobb County was too quick to seize property.

Cobb Salmonella Tied to Calif. Tuna

The disease outbreak has sickened 116 people in the South and East.

Rep. Carson Running for Re-Election

The Northeast Cobb Republican is seeking a full term in state House District 46.

Speak Out on Cobb School Board Map

The county Board of Education wants to hear public comments on the new district lines.

Red Flag, Frost Warnings Hit Cobb

The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and the Freeze Advisory will run from 2 to 10 a.m. Thursday.

Transportation Hot Topic at Town-Hall Meeting

Tim Lee fielded TSPLOST questions at his first town-hall meeting in Northeast Cobb since becoming Cobb Board of Commissioners chairman.

Mowing Those Shaggy Cobb Medians

The Cobb commissioners on Tuesday are expected to approve the hiring of part-time maintenance workers.

Cobb: 25 Great Danes on 2 Acres, Yes; 1 Hen, No

In this Letter to the Editor, Northeast Cobb resident Joseph Pond explores the county's zoning ordinance regarding backyard chickens.

Northeast Cobb Road Construction Update

Find out what road construction projects are happening and when so that you can adjust your commute.

Northeast Cobb Speaks: TSPLOST Campaign

Part 2 of the pro-sales-tax campaign kicked off Wednesday. What do you think?

Sunday Sales Revote Set for July 31

If Cobb voters again say yes, Sunday sales will start in unincorporated areas Aug. 12.

Food Scores: Davis Elementary 100

Check out the food scores for Davis Elementary, Kell High School, and other schools and restaurants around Northeast Cobb.

Northeast Cobb Speaks: Abortion Bill

What do you think about the newly passed legislation banning most abortions after 20 weeks?

Feedback Sought on Holly Springs and Davis Rd. Roundabout

The Northeast Cobb roundabout installation will begin in the summer.

GA Legislature Passes Carson's 1st Bill

The zoning measure saves Cobb County from some red tape.