Northeast Cobb Graduation Rates Mixed

Sprayberry was slightly up in 2012 while Kell and Lassiter were slightly down from 2011.

NE Cobb Vals and Sals

Meet the students who were tops in the class of 2013 at Kell, Lassiter and Sprayberry.

Paying Tribute to a Lassiter Legend

Alfred Watkins is retiring after guiding the school's award-winning band program for 31 years.

Preparing for Safe and Sober Graduations

The Cobb Alcohol Taskforce has a message and celebration tips for parents.

Braves to Honor Kell Baseball Star

Brady Smith was chosen from among metro area high school baseball players.

Goodwill to Open New Store in Cobb

Including the new site, Goodwill operates half a dozen stores in Cobb County as well as a number of stand-alone donation centers in the area.

Canton Road Krystal Robbed

About 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, two masked men robbed the Northeast Cobb Krystal restaurant Tuesday at gunpoint.

A Real East Cobb GOP Truther

The truth can appear at times when we least expect it.

Cobb Graduations to Be Streamed Live

Lassiter High School's ceremony at the Kennesaw State University Convocation Center is one of them.

Northeast Cobb Food Scores: Cazadores Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Cazadores Mexican Restaurant and Starbucks.

Police ID Suspects in Home Burglary

One was already in custody on a number of unrelated drug charges when the warrant was issued Thursday. Another was in the county jail as recently as April 24.

Summer Reading Events at Mountain View

The East Cobb branch also is among the venues for special programs from June 1-July 31.

Precinct 4 Crime Blotter

The latest incident reports from the Northeast Cobb area.

Arrest Made in Acworth Brush Fire

A Northeast Cobb resident has been charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree.

Early Dismissals for Cobb Schools

Students will be released early at set times, depending on grade level, Wednesday and Thursday.

Northeast Cobb Road Work

Bells Ferry Road resurfacing will affect traffic this week.

Cobb Court Erred in Malpractice Suit

In a unanimous opinion, the state's high court today ruled in WellStar Health System's favor and threw out a lower court’s decision in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Fair to Educate Cobb Seniors

It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

NE Cobb Graduations This Week

The big days at Kell, Lassiter, Pope, Sprayberry, Walton and Wheeler high schools are almost here.

Nonprofit To Renovate Emily Bowman's Home

Sunshine on a Ranney Day will help build a special bedroom to accommodate the Woodstock woman who was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident.

Lassiter Girls Fall in Lacrosse Finals

The Pope and Walton baseball teams are playing at home Monday afternoon in the semifinals.

Library, Schools Join for Cobb Summer Reading Program

They have created incentive programs to encourage students to read during the summer break.

Thousands Attend Business Expo at Cobb Galleria

More than 150 local businesses showcased their products and services this week at the Cobb Chamber Business-to-Business Expo.

Kennesaw Mountain Increases Fees for Shuttle Bus

Kennesaw Mountain’s shuttle bus service allows visitors to walk or run up the mountain road without the volume of constant vehicular traffic.

Cobb Gardening Council Taking Shape

The council will get to work in September.

Official: Cobb Swimming Pools Safe

His remarks were made in the wake of a CDC study that found that 58 percent of the pool filter samples taken from metro Atlanta public pools tested positive for E. coli.

Woodstock Outlet Mall Job Fair To Fill Over 500 Positions

The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta's job fair next week will have a plethora of job openings available.

Cobb Teams Taking the Fight to Cancer

Relay For Life of Cobb County gets under way today at Jim Miller Park in Marietta and will run until Saturday morning.

Cobb School Board Adopts FY 2014 Budget

The $856.3 million budget approved Thursday includes 5 furlough days and 182 teacher cuts through attrition.

Southern Poly to Offer New Degrees

Both have a focus on the environment.

Get Vaccinated, Cobb Health Officials Say

The agency's challenge coincides with National Hepatitis Awareness Month, which is held every May.

Weekender: Cobb Adopt-a-Thon, "Legally Blonde the Musical"

This weekend get out to the Cobb County Animal Control's Spring Adopt-a-Thon, historic sites in South Cobb, Smyrna and Vinings, "Legally Blonde the Musical" on Marietta Square and the Georgia U.S.A. Ambassador Pageant in Kennesaw.

Marietta Greek Festival Starts Friday

Food, fun, music, shopping and more return to the Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church this weekend.

Cobb to Offer Training for Emergency Volunteers

Classes begin this weekend; you must be 16 years or older to participate.

Lassiter Girls Stop Walton in Lacrosse

The Lady Trojans will face Milton for the state title; Pope and Walton baseball play quarterfinal rubber matches today.

NE Cobb Cobb Food Scores, April 29-May 2

The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Added Touch Catering, Buddha Delight, Houlihan's Restaurant, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt and Wendy's.

Cobb Teachers Sound Off on Budget

"You're going to destroy the county if you don't fix the problem," educators told school board members Wednesday.

Retiring NE Cobb Educators Honored

A partial list of teachers, principals and other staff who will be leaving at the end of the school year.

Powerball Jackpot Grows to $360M

And the jackpot is $170 million for tonight’s Mega Millions drawing.

Cobb Homebuyer Workshop Is Saturday

The free workshop is geared toward first-time homebuyers.