Judge's Map Keeps Mableton Whole, July Commission Elections on Track

If a U.S. district judge's county commission district map is approved, Cobb citizens could save $200,000 for a special election and Mableton would remain in one district.

Austell Approves Construction of $8,000 Disc Golf Course

Austell will soon have the second public disc golf course in the county and one of about 60 in the state.

Video: Understanding the Cobb Schools Budget

Citizens can give their input up until May 17, when the Board of Education will vote on the fiscal 2013 budget of $841.9 million.

Advisory Issued as Fallen Soldier Returns Home Wednesday

First Lt. Jonathan Walsh of Kennesaw was killed by an improvised explosive device while serving in Afghanistan.

The Week Ahead in South Cobb: TSPLOST panel, SCBA meeting

Check out what's going on in your community and neighborhood and get involved!

Six Flags LCI Public Hearing Rescheduled

The study will bring in more money for improvements to the Six Flags Drive area once approved by the planning commission and county Board of Commissioners.

One More Joins District 4 Commissioner Race

With Monica DeLancy, the number running for the South Cobb District 4 Commission seat comes to three.

Cobb School Budget Vote on Tap

A preliminary vote to address a projected $62 million budget deficit headlines Thursday's school board agenda.

Locals Voice Skepticism About TSPLOST at Wilkerson Town Hall

South and West Cobb residents had their say on Tuesday at Rep. David Wilkerson's town hall meeting about the upcoming TSPLOST vote.

Cobb Forum to Tackle Teen Drinking

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

South Cobb Area Students Urged to Apply for Morgan Family Scholarship

The Morgans have established a scholarship for students of South Cobb and Pebblebrook high schools.

Rep. Wilkerson to Hold Town Hall Monday Night, Files Complaint Against Morgan

Rep. David Wilkerson will discuss the TIA at his Monday night town hall, but constituents may ask him about a recent ethics complaint he filed against Cobb Board of Education Vice Chairman David Morgan.

Rep. Morgan and Pastor Purvis Seeking Election as DNC Delegates

Rep. Alisha Morgan and her pastor are seeking election as delegates for this year's Democratic National Convention.

Rep. Morgan: Glad Session Is Over

State Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan held a town hall meeting to review the 2012 state legislative session, which she called "very difficult."

Morgan Defends Support of Charter Schools

The District 39 Representative gave a legislative update and explained why HR 1162 for charter schools needs approval in November.

Rep. Morgan Hosts Town Hall about Charter Schools, Recent Legislative Session

Rep. Alisha Morgan is hosting a town hall meeting with Georgia Charter Schools Association President Tony Roberts about charter schools and H.R. 1162.

Mowing Those Shaggy Cobb Medians

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

Cobb OK with Drop in Tax Digest

But the news isn't as good for Cobb County schools because the reduction is double what the school system used in its budget forecasts.

Sunday Sales Revote Set for July 31

City residents will join unincorporated Cobb County in voting on the alcohol referendum this time.

Mableton Waste Transfer Station Gets Cited, Postpones Arraignment

Several Mableton residents hope to stop the waste transfer station's acceptance of household garbage for good.

Austell Annexes Marathon Gas Station

Collar Park will also receive about $40,000 in improvements.

The Week Ahead in South Cobb

Get a roundup of meetings, events and happenings this week in South Cobb.

TSPLOST Campaign Transforms Mail

The election on the regional sales tax is exactly four months away, and the bulk-mail brochures are starting to arrive.

Cobb Unemployment Still 8.4%

But an additional 1,700 county residents went to work in February, according to the Georgia Labor Department.

Job Interview Tips: Chat Live with Experts Now

Join the Georgia Department of Labor's live chat on how to make the best impression.

South Cobbers Still Mourning, Demonstrating after Trayvon Martin Shooting

South Cobb's Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan was one of the two representatives to propose a bill that would repeal Georgia's Stand Your Ground law in an effort to prevent more incidents like the shooting death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin of Florida last week

BOC to Vote on New Sidewalks, HAWK Signals for Six Flags Drive

The project is part of a 2005 Transportation Improvement Program.

Cobb Accepts Sunday Sales Revote

The elections board's decision means a July 31 referendum is likely, and sales could start Aug. 12.

Time No Longer Stands Still in Austell

For more than a decade, time literally stood still in Austell with the broken clock at City Hall being stuck at 2:26.

South Cobb Redevelopment Authority Makes Progress

The newly created governing board is moving full steam ahead to help spur economic development in South Cobb.

Senate Passes Controversial Charter Schools Amendment

South Cobb officials have opposing views of the charter schools amendment.

Austell May Have To Revote On Sunday Alcohol Sales

The results of the vote are being challenged.

Letter to the Editor: Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund in Peril

Georgia's unemployment insurance claims fund is broke.

Austell Under Budget

With just a few months left in the fiscal year, the city currently is 6 percent under budget in the general fund.

Ott Talks Traffic and Transportation at Third Town Hall Meeting

Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott addressed several transportation and traffic issues at his third town hall meeting since early February.

Get Smart About the Public's Right to Know

March 11-17 is Sunshine Week, a national initiative to promoted dialogue about open government. Check out a roundup of useful resources and vote in our poll.

Wilkerson: Cobb Has Lacked Leadership in TSPLOST

During a town hall meeting Monday, the state representative noted the switch by officials earlier this year in support from transit to reversible toll lanes.

Cobb Commissioners Expected to Accept Funds for Home-Building, Down Payments for Low-Income Residents

Cobb Commissioners are expected to accept funds left over from a 1995-99 home investment act.

Rep. Wilkerson to Hold Town Hall Monday Night

The current legislative session and the upcoming vote on the regional transportation sales tax are among the items that will be discussed.

See How South Cobb Voted on Super Tuesday, Precinct-By-Precinct

Breakdown of election results by South Cobb precincts