Cobb Animal Control Begins Race to $100,000 with Adopt-a-Thon

The organization is one of 50 nationwide competing for grants from the ASPCA, which will award money to those who improve their adoption rates the most.

Free Tea, Free School Supplies and Other News You Can Use

A South Cobb smorgasbord of news

One Man Left on Hunger Strike Protesting New Immigration Law

Salvador Zamora started the fast on July 1. He did eat yogurt for five days per doctor's orders.

Jaywalking Mom Chooses to Have New Trial

Raquel Nelson also chooses new attorney -- high-profile lawyer Steve Sadow

Scott Votes with Majority on Debt Deal

Sen. Johnny Isakson votes yes, while Sen. Saxby Chambliss votes no.

UPDATE: City Refuses to Release Info Regarding Cost Estimates for Demolition of Flood-Damaged Homes

Austell mayor and city council discuss a document containing information about contractors who could be chosen to demolish the 19 flood-damaged homes, but city officials refuse to release it

Residential, Business and Motor Vehicles Affected by the Millage Rate Increase

The cost of living and doing business will rise to support the services offered in Cobb County.

Cobb BOC Votes on Rate Increase, MIC Meets with Mabletonians and More Tonight

Here's a brief rundown of tonight's major happenings in South Cobb.

Nelson's Supporters Speak Out

Raquel Nelson was sentenced to probation and 40 hours of community service and given the option of a new trial, and many people, including South Cobbers, were there to support her.

UPDATE: Mableton Teen Wrangles 500 Signatures for Millage Rate Increase Petition

Jordan Sharp is working hard to get signatures of residents in South Cobb for a petition to present to the county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday.

Cobb Animal Shelter Needs Help Getting Grants

During round two of the ASPCA Challenge, the facility will engage in new and innovative ways to adopt out more cats and dogs in the upcoming months.

Conversation, Collaboration, Not Coffee at Six Flags Community Cafes

In an effort to improve the Six Flags Corridor, an advisory council is hosting Six Flags Community Cafes for residents to express their needs and concerns.

Your Cobb Park Photos Could Win Awards

Cobb County wants your park photos!

South Cobbers Support Rate Increase to Prevent Service Cuts

At Rep. Alisha Morgan's town hall meeting on Wednesday, South Cobb residents packed the community center and many of them voiced their approval of the proposed millage rate increase.

Mableton Resident Chosen as Powder Springs Public Works Director

Gregory Ramsey, a Mableton resident and assistant public works director for Sandy Springs, will serve as the new director.

Austell Officials Speak at ABA Meeting

Officials from the City of Austell speak out about city issues and what they do on a day-to-day basis.

Cobb Millage Debate over Life Quality

After both sides made passionate pleas about the proposed tax increase Tuesday morning, the county commissioners returned for a second round.

South Cobb Leaders Support Millage Rate Increase

Various leaders of the South Cobb area hope the millage rate increase will keep facilities in the area safe from future closures.

SCAA President Urges South Cobb Residents to Act Now

Not everyone is against the millage rate increase

South Cobb Meeting News You Can Use

There are plenty of community meetings this week affecting the South Cobb area.

Austell Employees to Pay $5 Weekly for Healthcare

Previously Austell employees paid nothing out of pocket for their healthcare.

New Georgia Tag to Be Voted on Again

Confusion over "In God We Trust" decal prompts governor to call for another vote.

Austell-based Cobb Taxpayers Association Wants Residents to Oppose New Tax Increase

WIth a proposed property tax increase on the table, several organizations in Cobb are rounding up members to oppose it.

Commissioners to Cut South Cobb CCT Routes

The decision, part of cutting 10 percent from all county departments, also includes what to do with the paratransit buses that follow the same routes and serve the disabled community

South Cobb Meeting News You Can Use

Info on important meetings affecting the South Cobb area

Cobb Animal Control Unaffected by Budget Cuts

Public Safety Capt. Jeff Patellis: "17,000 animals pass through the doors of the Cobb County Animal Shelter yearly. Of those we adopt out about 6,000."

Officials Say Public Safety Furloughs OK for Now

Cobb Cobb County Police Chief John Houser, Fire Chief Sam Heaton, Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Commissioner Chairman Tim Lee addressed resident concerns about public safety cuts this week.

Design for New Austell Senior Center Unveiled and Approved

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the design for the new Austell Neighborhood Senior Center.

Undocumented Pebblebrook Student Speaks Out After Arrest

Nataly Ibarra tells her story about the demonstration at the Capitol on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Young Undocumented Immigrants Arrested at State Capitol

One of them is a future Pebblebrook High student

Cobb BOC to Determine Fate of South Cobb Bus Routes

At tonight's meeting, the BOC will vote on the Cobb Community Transit's proposal to delete three routes, two of which run through South Cobb.

Some South Cobbers 'Encouraged' by Judge's Ruling on Immigration Law

A federal judge in Atlanta put the brakes on parts of the controversial immigration reform legislation to go into effect on Friday.

Austell Representative Addresses Cobb Board of Education

Georgia State Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) tells the school board his thoughts.

Austell-based Cobb Taxpayers Association Encourages Participation in Cobb T-SPLOST Phone Meetings

More than 170,000 Cobb County residents will receive calls Tuesday night for a town hall meeting with Commission Chairman Tim Lee and Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews.

Austell and County Redraw Wards, Districts

Austell and Cobb County are taking measures to redraw election wards and districts.

CORRECTED: Austell Official Now Certified Floodplain Manager

Duane Demeritt, operations manager for Austell's Public Works department, is now a certified floodplain manager.

ACLU and Other Groups Challenge New Immigration Reform Law

South Cobb resident, Richard Pellegrino, has applied to be a plaintiff in the case.

Cobb Immigrant Alliance to Hold Town Hall Meeting Tonight

The organization hopes to educate community members on immigration issues.

Design Contract Approved for Austell Senior Center

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the $281,000 contract to design and build the center

Morgan Addresses Hundreds at Charter School Rally

Hundreds of students, parents, teachers and community members rallied on the steps of the Capitol on Tuesday. Rep. Alisha Morgan was a speaker.