Town Hall on New CCT Flex Bus

A pilot bus service called Flex Route will soon be available to Smyrna-Vinings residents.

GDOT Warns of Weekend Road Closures

The Interstate 75 southbound exit ramp to Interstate 285 eastbound in Cobb County will be closed Friday night through Sunday morning.

Olens Elected to National Office

He will serve on the executive committee of the National Association of Attorneys General and coordinate the southern region's agenda.

Cobb DOT to Pick Up Storm Debris

Storm debris pick up must be scheduled in advance this week.

Case Over for Jaywalking Mom

She entered a no contest plea and paid a $200 fine, which ended her years-long legal ordeal.

13 in Prescription Drug Ring Sentenced

Law enforcement officials in Cobb and Douglas counties assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration with the investigation.

Budget Hearing at Smyrna City Council Meeting

The second hearing for the proposed new fiscal year budget will be taking place tonight during the regular Smyrna City Council meeting.

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.

What's on the Agenda: Smyrna City Council May 20

The meeting will be available for online live streaming.

Teen Charged with Murdering Missing Student

Police made an arrest in the case of missing student Jmaal Malik Keyes of Austell, who was reported missing from the Middle Georgia State College campus since April 25.

Hankerson to Recommend New Cobb Senior Services Director

The Cobb Board of Commissioners will review County Manager David Hankerson's recommendation of a new senior services department head for the county.

Ott to Hold Town Hall Tonight

The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Walton High School.

Judge Sentences Cobb Bomb Maker

Mark Young first came to law enforcement's attention in January 2012 when an undercover officer received information that Young had manufactured his own C-4, which is a type of plastic explosive.

High Court Upholds Smyrna Man's Murder Conviction

Anthony Jabbar Shaw contended that the evidence was insufficient to sustain his conviction and that he was denied the effective assistance of counsel.

What's on the Agenda: May 6 Smyrna City Council

The meeting will be available for online live streaming.

Mayor to Recognize Smyrna Teachers, Students

Smyrna Mayor Max Bacon will be recognizing educators, volunteers and students from 13 Smyrna area schools Monday evening.

Ott Gets Firefighting Experience

The Cobb commissioner and other county officials recently participated in firefighter exercises.

Isakson to Speak at Cobb Breakfast

During the breakfast at Cobb Galleria Centre, the chamber will hand out the Cobb Executive Women Glass Ceiling Award.

Cobb Driver's License Applicant Gets 80-Point Boost

The Sandy Springs man accused of helping the applicant was arrested.

Cobb to Create Mental Health Court

Cobb Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday to accept a state grant to establish the county's first mental health court.

Taxpayer Group Files Complaint with State

The Cobb Taxpayers Association president submitted a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law, claiming that the Cobb School District was in violation of state law by using taxpayer money to advocate for passage of SPLOST IV.

State Unemployment Rate Drops as Fewer File Claims

More jobs and fewer layoffs in most metro Atlanta counties helped push the state's unemployment rate down to 8.4 percent, it's lowest since December 2008.

Raquel Nelson's Jaywalking Case Headed Back to Cobb State Court

The Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday refused to review the case.

Ott to Hold Smyrna Town Hall

The District 2 commissioner will meet with constituents tonight at the Smyrna Community Center.

City of Smyrna Seeks Input on Master Plan

An online survey is available for Smyrna residents to provide feedback on a new Parks and Recreation master plan.

What's on the Agenda: April 15 Smyrna City Council

The council will be discussing details about this spring's Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays at tonight's meeting.

What's New in Smyrna?

Here are a few new ordinances and changes recently adopted by the City of Smyrna.

Apply to Be a Cobb Police Officer

Cobb County Government is accepting applications for its police officer positions.

State Forced to Pay Unemployment to Some Part-Time Educational Workers

Georgia could be out of conformity with federal law.

Hill to Hold Town Hall in Smyrna

State Senator Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) will provide updates on the 2013 legislative session Monday night in Smyrna.

Smyrna Woman Indicted in Starvation Death of Teenage Daughter

The indictment was handed down March 28.

Where to File Your 2012 Taxes in Smyrna-Vinings

Find out who can help you file your taxes before the April 15 deadline besides TurboTax online.

What's on the Agenda: April 1 Smyrna City Council

The city will appoint a new Ward 5 board member to the Parks and Recreation Commission at tonight's meeting.

Bob Barr To Seek Gingrey's Congressional Seat

Barr has announced his candidacy to run for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent District 11 Seat, which includes parts of Smyrna-Vinings.

Smyrna's Unemployment Rate Again Rises to 8.4%

Revised January figures show the actual January jobless rate was 8.1 percent.

Rep. Phil Gingrey Announces Senate Bid

U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey, of Marietta, says he is running for the open Senate seat, created by Saxby Chambliss's upcoming retirement.

Cobb Makes New Hire, Honors Volunteers

The county approved Tuesday to hire Willie A. Hopkins, Jr. as its new support services director, and tabled court officials' request of a grant to fund the county’s first mental health court.

Cobb to Appoint New Support Services Director

The county is expected to hire a new director after Virgil Moon retired in September to become the chief financial officer at Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

McCollum Field Tower Will Close

The Federal Aviation Administration made the announcement Friday.

Dobbins Chapel Taxis Across Runway

A front-end loader pulled the Dobbins Air Reserve Base chapel down Dobbins' runway toward Georgia National Guard Camp Clay.