Immigrant Students Protest at Pebblebrook

About 100 students walked out of Pebblebrook High today at 2 p.m. protesting H.B. 87.

Morgan Rallies Against Supreme Court's Charter Schools Commission Decision

Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) is one of the speaker's at today's Georgia Charter Schools Association rally.

Cobb County Dems Speak Out Against New Immigration Law

Immigration reform bill signed by Gov. Nathan Deal deemed bad for state.

Up-to-the-Minute Coverage of the Citizen Oversight Committee

South Cobb residents had their say, along with other Cobb citizens, about government operations at Tuesday's meeting.

BOC to Vote on Minor Review Board for Mableton Redevelopment District

Although the district's review board will consists of citizens, a "warrant" board of county staff will deal with smaller variance issues.

CCT Riders Have Say about South Cobb Route Cuts

People who ride the CCT buses through South Cobb speak out at a public meeting about the proposed cuts of routes 35, 65 and 70.

CCT Wants to Hear From You on South Cobb Route Cut and Fare Increases

The Cobb Community Transit has proposed cutting three routes, one of which travels through South Cobb, and raising fares.

South Cobb Lawmakers say Recent Legislative Session a Mixed Bag

Rep. Alisha Morgan pushed for change to teacher layoff process.

What "More Than 10 Percent" Budget Cuts Look Like for South Cobb Parks, Rec and Art Centers

The Cobb County Cultural, Parks and Recreation Department will experience budget cuts of more than 10 percent. Here's what that means for South Cobb, the part of the county with the most parks.

Sky View Teacher Injured in Hit-and-Run; Missing Autistic South Cobb Student Found; Morgan's Legislation Passes

Check out these developing South Cobb stories. We are working on these throughout the day, so check back later for important updates.

The Tax Man Cometh: That Doesn't Mean You Have to Give Him Your Shirt

Mableton resident and tax professional, Derek Nowatzki, offers tips on last-minute filing.

Revised Budget Plan Includes Rental-Only Amphitheatre & 10 Percent Departmental Budget Cuts

The Cobb County commissioners approved a revised budget plan that will help close the $31 million budget deficit by reducing library hours, making the Barnes Amphitheatre a rental-only facility and cutting each county department budget by at least 10 perc

Under Lee's New Plan, Libraries Would Be Safe

Commission Chairman Tim Lee told the other members of the board today that he had alternative budget-cut measures but didn't provide details.

Cobb Residents Silently Protest to Save 13 Libraries

Cobb residents read books during silent protest in Mariettta.

South Cobb Public Officials Support Letting Public Decide Sunday Alcohol Sales Issue

Austell Mayor Joe Jerkins, South Cobb Commissioner Woody Thompson and State Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) all agree that citizens should be able to vote on the issue if it passes the House.

Austell VA Clinic to Remain Open If Feds Shut Down

Medical services would remain uninterrupted but some hotlines would shut down.

Lee Talks of Closing Barnes Amphitheatre & More

County Commission Chairman Tim Lee has a plan that includes closing Barnes Amphitheatre to make up for the county's $31 million deficit.

Austell Approves New Program to Use Mammoth Gravel Mound

The city of Austell approved a new program that will use the large mound of gravel near the Louise Suggs Park that will help residents re-gravel their driveways and beautify their homes.

Five Things You Need To Know Today April 4

We've got a roundup of all the things you need to know today in South Cobb.

Morgan Talks Work-Life Balance, MALDEF and the Controversial Immigration Bill

South Cobb Patch sat down with State Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) for this two-part series about who she is, what she does and where she's going.

Alisha Morgan: Leader in New Generation of Education Reform

State Rep. Alisha Morgan, who represents Austell, is passionate about improving the education system in Georgia. We sat down with her to find out exactly how she's going to help do just that.

Students & Community Members Play "Lawmaker for a Day"

State Rep. Alisha Morgan hosts her Ninth Lobby Day event at the state capitol, allowing students and constituents to learn the in's and out's of the legislative system.

Election Board Makes SPLOST Vote Official

SPLOST passed in Austell by only seven votes and by four votes in Mableton.

Zoning Changed for Area of $300M River View Rd. Development

County commissioners approved the zoning request for the future site of River View on the Chattahoochee 4-1.

No Automatic Recount for SPLOST

Georgia law does not provide for an automated contest of Wednesday's election that was decided by 79 votes.

Cobb SPLOST Groups Rally One Last Time Today

Plus a complete list of South Cobb voting precincts for Tuesday's referendum.

6,500 Cast Early Votes in SPLOST Special Election

Both sides continue to rally citizens for Tuesday's balloting.

Defeated Senate Bill Won't Affect Mableton Charter School

Andrew Lewis, executive vice president of the Georgia Charter Schools Association, said Senate Bill 207 would have crippled charter schools’ ability to make staff decisions they deem appropriate.

Austell Closing on Second Round of Buyouts

The city of Austell has closed on its first home in the second round of home acquisitions, and is hoping to finish soon.

Get to Know the SPLOST Debate, Projects for South Cobb

If the SPLOST passes, Austell would get about $4.6 million and Mableton would have various road and park improvements.

Austell Gas Takes Preliminary Steps Toward New Facility

Although plans for a new facility are in the very early stages and have not yet been approved by the board of Austell Gas, the new facility could be a reality within a year.

New Austell Senior Center Project On Fast Track To Completion

The new senior center does not yet have a designer, but with funds set to expire on July 1, the new center is on the fast track and could be completed by Christmas.

Mableton Elementary's Eisgruber Selected for Deal's Education Advisory Board

Mableton Elementary School Principal Kym Eisgruber has been selected to serve on Gov. Nathan Deal's newly created Education Advisory Board.

Mableton Form-Based Code Now a Reality

After months and months of work and planning, the Mableton Form-Based Code is now a reality for the people of Mableton.

South Cobb State Reps Listen to Citizens' HOPE Program Concerns

After kicking off their HOPE program listening tour on Monday night, the state Dems have partnered with Republicans to support Gov. Deal's proposed HOPE program changes.

BOC's Final Meeting on Form-Based Code and SPLOST forum on Wed.

We have your "Five Things" look ahead for the last full week in February 2011.

South Cobb State Reps Kick Off HOPE Scholarship Listening Tour

State Reps Alisha Morgan, David Wilkerson and Stacey Evans are stopping in Marietta to hear residents' thoughts on HOPE Scholarship cuts.

BOC Tables River View Road Development Zoning Request

At its 9 a.m. zoning hearing meeting, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners decided to table Green Street Properties' request to change the property it will use for its development from heavy industrial to planned village community classification.

BOC to Vote on $300M River View Road Development

The Board of Commissioners are set to vote on the River View Road mixed-use development at their Tuesday morning zoning hearing.

Austell Mayor Jerkins Delivers "State of the City" Address

At the January meeting of the Austell Business Association, Austell City Mayor Joe Jerkins addressed the key issues facing the city this year.