Powder Springs to Consider Chicken Proposal

In February, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners adjusted its code for chicken owners.

Marietta Duo Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud

Two others have also admitted their role in the identity theft and tax fraud ring.

Court Rules in WellStar's Favor

A medical malpractice case is headed back to the Cobb County State Court for further proceedings.

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.

Does Everyone Deserve a Burial?

The home city of one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is asking a funeral home director not to request a burial there. Should cities be allowed to turn down burial requests?

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.

Lowering Alcohol Limits for Boaters: What it Means

The new law also increases penalties for those caught boating while intoxicated.

Tobacco Case with Cobb Tie Is Over

More than 49 defendants have been sentenced and more than $1.3-million in unpaid tobacco taxes have been collected in connection with the illegal tobacco ring.

Corrections Retirees Can Keep Weapons

A new law will allow it.

Bill Offers Dual Enrollment Perks

"In the long run, this new law will give college freshman a head start and, we hope, will encourage more to stay until they attain their degree,” Gov. Nathan Deal said.

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.

Scheme Targeted the Elderly

Three people from Gwinnett and two from DeKalb each face a charge of racketeering, according to Cobb County criminal warrants.

Powder Springs Looks For Senior Accountant

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Cobb Taxpayer Group Files Complaint with State of Georgia

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.

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.

GDOL, Goodwill Co-Host Cobb Job Expo Friday

The April 19 expo will be held at Goodwill’s Shallowford Conference Center, located at 2401 Shallowford Road in Marietta.

Apply to Be a Cobb Police Officer

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

West Cobb Road Work Updates, April 8-12

Check out the latest updates on road constructions, delays and detours around Powder Springs and Cobb County before you start the week.

Should ‘Illegal Immigrant’ Label Be Dropped?

News organizations are eliminating or considering the dropping of the term “illegal immigrant.” Do you think the term’s use is acceptable?

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

Georgia could be out of conformity with federal law.

Ex-McEachern Coach Indicted in Student Sexual Assault

If convicted, Terrance Tarpley could spend a maximum of 25 years in prison and face a $100,000 fine.

Georgia GOP Chair Slammed on Gay Marriage

East Cobb resident Sue Everhart's comments this week elicited widespread response, including TV satirist Stephen Colbert.

Should Lawmakers Aim at Gun Laws in 2014?

The Georgia General Assembly was not able to pass a sweeping firearms bill that would have allowed gun owners to carry in churches, bars and on school campuses. Tell us if you think they should try again next year.

Cobb Road Construction, Delays, Detours: April 1-5

Check out the latest updates on road constructions, delays and detours around Powder Springs and Cobb County, including work on Old Paper Mill Drive, Floyd Road, Ledford Drive, Wicks Valley Drive, Holly Mill Run and Barrett Parkway.

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 Cherokee County.

Should Lawmakers Work More than 40 Days?

The Georgia General Assembly’s 2013 session ended Thursday. Barring special circumstances, state lawmakers won’t reconvene until January. Tell us if you believe legislators should work more days in a year.

Cobb County's Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.4%

The numbers of jobless people and the labor force both fell in Februrary.

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.

Is It Time for Same-Sex Marriage?

The Supreme Court is taking up the issue this week as justices look at two cases. Tell us how you’d rule on these same-sex marriage cases.

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.

Powder Springs Man Guilty of Rape

The incidents against four young girls date back as far as 2000.

City’s Work Session Moved to Tuesday

The Powder Springs City Council will meet one day earlier this week.

West Cobb Road Work Updates, March 25-29

Check out the latest updates on road constructions, delays and detours around West Cobb and other parts of the county.

Do Video Games Lead to Real Violence?

December’s school shooting in Newtown, Conn., reopened the debate on whether violent video games lead to violence in real life. Tell us if you believe such games have a real-world impact.

McCollum Field Tower Will Close

The Federal Aviation Administration made the announcement about the Kennesaw tower's closure Friday.

Ex-Cobb Sheriff's Deputy Indicted on Rape, 20 Other Charges

He is accused of having sexual encounters with four female inmates at the Cobb County jail and other places for more than three years.

Two Marietta Soldiers Among Iraq War Casualties

The 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began 10 years ago this week on March 19 and although officially "over," fighting continues with discouraging persistence.

No Assault Weapons Ban, No Problem?

Congressional Democrats say the firearm legislation set to be proposed next month won’t include a ban on assault weapons. What would you think of any legislation that left out such a ban?