Cobb Hearing Today on Job Incentives

The Board of Commissioners is considering revisions to the ordinance meant to lure businesses to the county.

Georgia Sues for Approval of Redistricting

Georgia is attempting to pre-empt the Justice Department approval of the congressional and legislative redistricting plans by taking the maps to court in Washington.

Libraries Celebrate Teen Read Week

Northeast Cobb's Gritters and Mountain View libraries celebrate Teen Read Week™ with special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens to read for the fun of it.

Poll: Should Georgia Sue EPA Over Power-Plant Emission Rule?

Attorney General Sam Olens said the rule would change the way electricity would be produced in Georgia and raise power bills for consumers and businesses.

Poll: Could Herman Cain Beat Barack Obama in a Presidential Election?

Is the former Godfather's Pizza executive presidential campaign seeking a win or a hardcover?

Commissioners Approve Convenience Store Expansion

Cobb Planning commissioners approved a Northeast Cobb Conoco convenience store to expand, but with strict conditions.

Dry Conditions Could Fuel Fires

Officials warn that the current weather could increase the likelihood of fires.

Dunaway Rips Cobb Transit Foes

The former Marietta mayor claims that those who oppose TSPLOST transit funding lack vision.

Thin Dogs, Thinning Nerves, and the Department of Agriculture

Criticism of the Cobb County Animal Control shelter this week helps lead to fresh water, full bellies, clean cages, and soft pillows for the animals.

Mabry Park Preview Scheduled

The citizens group advocating development of the Northeast Cobb property is inviting the public to the Nov. 5 event.

Lee Proposes TSPLOST Changes

The commission chairman wants to redirect some money for a Cumberland light rail station for East Cobb road projects.

Layoffs Coming at Lockheed

The layoffs are part of a company plan to reduce the aeronautics workforce by 1,500 this year.

Will Cobb Tip TSPLOST Vote?

New poll shows some softening in metro Atlanta areas long known for resistance to increasing public transit options.

Local Unemployment Rate Greater Than National

The unemployment rate for Northeast Cobb is below the statewide rate and above the national rate.

Carson, Lamutt Reach Runoff Election

A political newcomer and a former legislator will square off against each other Oct. 18.

Friends of Mabry Park Need Donations

Local volunteers met this week to discuss plans for the new Northeast Cobb public park located on the corner of Sandy Plains and Wesley Chapel roads.

43rd District Voters Trickle In

Northeast Cobb Patch and East Cobb Patch will have coverage of the election results and candidate reaction.

Special House Election Set for Tuesday

Voters will choose from five Republican candidates in the District 43 race to succeed the late state Rep. Bobby Franklin.

Candidate Q&A: Geraldine Wade

Profiling a candidate for the Sept. 20 special election for the State House District 43 seat.

Viewfinder: SPLOST Landscaping Open House

Northeast Cobb residents voiced their opinions about proposed landscaping plans and the Canton Road traffic light synchronization.

Candidate Q&A: Robert Lamutt

Profiling a candidate in the Sept. 20 special election for the state House District 43 seat.

Poll Shows Carson Lead in Franklin Race

SunTrust finance manager John Carson has a slim lead in the five-person special election to fill the seat held by the late state Rep. Bobby Franklin (R-east Cobb).

Candidate Q&A: Don Hill

A profile of another candidate running in the Sept. 20 special election for State House District 43.

Recall of Ground Turkey Products

Northeast Cobb Walmart and Kroger stores are affected.

Banks Focuses on Tech Efficiency

The Cobb Board of Education also is likely to discuss four charter schools petitioning to operate next year.

Candidate Q&A: John Carson

A profile of one of five Republican hopefuls in the Sept. 20 State House District 43 special election.

Candidates Find Little to Argue About

Five Republicans running in Sept. 20 special election for House District 43 held their first forum Monday night.

Candidate Q&A: Roy C. Barnes

This is the first in a series of profiles of the hopefuls for the Sept. 20 special election to fill the state House District 43 seat.

Big Shanty Road Construction Continues

The two mile long Big Shanty Extension will provide significant congestion relief for the northern sector of Cobb County. The project is expected to complete in Fall 2012.

Vote Tuesday on Budget With Tax Increase

The county raised the rate from 9.6 mills to 11.11 mills for the year that ends Sept. 30.

Cobb Family Fights Chicken Ordinance

The Pond Family wants farm-fresh eggs straight from the source: backyard chickens.

Lee: Transit Key to Competition

The Cobb Board of Commissioners chairman makes his TSPLOST pitch at a Rotary Club meeting.

Residents Sound Off on TSPLOST

Many residents attending a Tuesday town-hall meeting were skeptical that the regional sales tax would benefit them.

Olens Speaks To Civic Association

The former Cobb commission chairman is the featured guest at Wednesday's East Cobb Civic Association meeting.

Barrett Parkway Improvements Continue

If you're driving to the Town Center area of Northeast Cobb, delays are possible due to road construction on Barrett Parkway.

Trimmed Wheeler Project Set for Approval

The Cobb County Board of Education also will honor the district's teachers of the year but won't change the rules for employee disciplinary conferences.

No Furlough Days or Layoffs in 2012

The Cobb County commissioners were presented with the 2012 proposed budget Tuesday afternoon.

Price, Gingrey Seats to Be Altered

Marietta, East Cobb and Northeast Cobb would be largely unaffected by a new congressional redistricting plan.

Art Place Given Cultural Affairs Award

The Girls Fusion Art Program, a collaboration among The Art Place, Mountain View Arts Alliance and Cobb County Girls Court, addresses the special needs of adolescent girls in the judicial system.

Canton Road Corridor Near Completion

The project has an expected completion date of Summer 2011.