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Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor faces serious legal trouble after a grand jury indictment for allegedly ordering the deletion of passport fee records.
Posted inCrime

Cobb Court Clerk Indicted for Deleting Public Records

by News DeskJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025

Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor faces serious legal trouble after a grand jury indictment for allegedly ordering the deletion of passport fee records. 📋 The Charges: Taylor has been indicted on charges of destruction of public records and violation of oath of office. The indictment claims she directed an employee to delete both […]

A blown switch during routine maintenance left the Cobb County jail temporarily without power, but officials say all systems are now back online as of 10 a.m. today.
Posted inPublic Safety

Power Restored at Cobb County Jail After Overnight Outage

by B.T. ClarkJuly 31, 2025July 31, 2025
(The Center Square) – The Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park has not increased hotel stays in Cobb County, according to a paper from two leading sports economists.
Posted inEconomy

Report: Braves’ Truist Park Hasn’t Increased Hotel Stays

by B.T. ClarkJuly 29, 2025
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Posted inCrime

Marietta Man Used Facebook and Instagram in Dating Scheme to Swindle Women

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJuly 28, 2025
Six Flags Over Georgia will give season pass holders access to more than 40 parks across three countries with its 2026 season pass. The special offer celebrates the first anniversary of the merger between Cedar Fair and Six Flags.
Posted inEntertainment

Six Flags Over Georgia Offers Access to 40 Parks with 2026 Season Pass

by B.T. ClarkJuly 28, 2025
Your property tax bill is likely going up. Cobb County leaders voted to keep the tax rate the same, but rising home values mean you'll probably pay more.
Posted inYour Government

Cobb County Taxes Are Going Up: What You Need to Know

by B.T. ClarkJuly 24, 2025July 24, 2025
Acworth residents have a new dining option as Whataburger officially opened its doors on Cobb Parkway, with Mayor Tommy Allegood and city officials hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, July 21.
Posted inFood

Whataburger is Now Open in Acworth

by B.T. ClarkJuly 21, 2025
Cobb County residents will no longer see or hear public comments during school board meetings online. The district will still allow in-person comments but has ended livestreaming that portion of meetings.
Posted inYour Government

Cobb School Board Votes to Muzzle Public Comment From Meeting Livestreams

by B.T. ClarkJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025
The Culture of Silence that surrounds the Frank Case might seem surprising. Again, it happened 110 years ago. Everyone involved in the inciting incident – the murder of child factory worker Mary Phagan and the subsequent trial and lynching – are all dead.
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated

Opinion: Murder, Mob ‘Justice,’ and Georgia’s Culture of Silence

by Erin GreerJuly 12, 2025
Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new bakery in Marietta, bringing fresh-baked breakfast options.
Posted inFood

Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens New Location in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025
What’s Happening: Cobb County Police responded around 6 p.m. to a call about a shooting at 300 Concepts 21 Circle. They found Cody Chavous, 33, from Austell, with serious injuries. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital but died there. Police have notified his family.
Posted inCrime

Man Dies After Shooting in Mableton on July 4

by B.T. ClarkJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025
If you want a fun, free day with your family, don’t miss the last day of Family Fun Safety Days on Wednesday, July 9. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., head to Cobb Safety Village in Marietta for games, puppet shows, and a chance to meet firefighters and Sparky the mascot.
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Don’t Miss: Family Fun Safety Days Wrap Up Wednesday at Cobb Safety Village

by B.T. ClarkJuly 6, 2025July 6, 2025
What Happened: In June 2014, Justin Ross Harris left his 22-month-old son, Cooper, in a hot car for seven hours, leading to the child's death. Harris was convicted of murder in 2016 and sentenced to life without parole.
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Justin Ross Harris Released from Jail 10 Years After His Son’s Hot Car Death

by B.T. ClarkJune 30, 2025July 1, 2025
thirst, sun, dehydration, fatigue, tired, pallor, ai created, nature, heat, heatstroke
Posted inWeather

Cooling Shelter Opens in Marietta as Heat Wave Hits Cobb County

by B.T. ClarkJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025
Shake Shack will open its ninth Georgia location at The Battery Atlanta on Monday, June 30, featuring the company's first U.S.-owned restaurant with a full bar.
Posted inFood

Shake Shack Opens First Full-Bar Location at The Battery Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025
If you’re looking for a way to cool off this summer, Seven Springs Water Park in Powder Springs could be just the ticket.
Posted inRecreation

Seven Springs Water Park in Powder Springs: What You Need to Know Before You Go

by The Georgia SunJune 24, 2025
A young woman from Dallas is fighting for her life after a motorcycle crash Monday night on Gaydon Road in Powder Springs.
Posted inPublic Safety

19-Year-Old Critically Injured in Powder Springs Motorcycle Crash

by B.T. ClarkJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025
A 12-year-old boy from Marietta was seriously hurt Monday afternoon after being struck by a Ford Transit van while crossing Jamerson Road near Turtle Rock Drive.
Posted inPublic Safety

12-Year-Old Seriously Hurt After Being Hit on Jamerson Road in Cobb County

by B.T. ClarkJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

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