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📈 Why It Matters: Renters in both Atlanta and Marietta face important decisions as newer apartments become more compact. This trend affects living conditions and could influence rental market dynamics as the peak season approaches.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta Apartments Shrink While Marietta Apartments Grow — Sort Of

by Thom ChandlerJune 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Bells Ferry Elementary School has a new principal, Kendra Brooks, who brings over two decades of experience in education with Cobb Schools. With roles ranging from teacher to mentor to assistant principal, Brooks is ready to lead Bells Ferry with a vision centered on student success and community collaboration.

Meet The New Principal at Bells Ferry Elementary School

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

On August 28, 2023, Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, a 20-year-old resident of Alpharetta went missing. Initially reported in Gwinnett County, her disappearance puzzled investigators and concerned her family and community.

The Disappearance and Death of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024

🚨 The Gist: Two right lanes are currently blocked on I-285 North before Cobb Parkway (mile marker 18.9) in Cobb County due to a stalled vehicle. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area.

Traffic & Transportation

I-285 Traffic Alert: Two Right Lanes Blocked in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

As the academic year concludes, the Cobb County School District has named its valedictorians and salutatorians for the Class of 2024. These students have distinguished themselves with remarkable academic achievements, exemplified by an impressive average GPA of 4.697 among valedictorians and 4.659 among salutatorians.

Top of The Class: Meet Cobb County’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

🎓 The Gist: Marietta High School's Class of 2024 is set to graduate on May 23, with a record-breaking 631 students receiving their diplomas at Northcutt Stadium.

When is Marietta High School’s Graduation Ceremony?

by Thom ChandlerMay 20, 2024May 20, 2024

❓ What's Happening: The Cobb library system is asking for the public's help in naming their new mascot before the May 29 deadline.

You Can Help Choose The Cobb Library System’s New Mascot

by Thom ChandlerMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024

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Crime

Arrest Made in Homicide of Marietta Man Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 30, 2024April 30, 2024

tap, black, faucet

Cobb County Water System Online Services Are Out This Week: Here’s Why

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

📊 The Gist: Fresh evidence has emerged in the long-standing investigation of the 2015 double homicide of Bud and June Runion, with significant finds during recent searches in McRae-Helena, Georgia.

Crime

New Evidence Emerges in 2015 Double Homicide Georgia Residents Bud and Jane Runion

by Thom ChandlerApril 23, 2024April 23, 2024

🚀 The Gist: Resurfacing of I-575 southbound begins Sunday night, affecting the right lane from milepost 20 to the interstate's start in Cobb County.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Roadwork Project on I-575 to Impact Traffic Starting Sunday

by Thom ChandlerApril 13, 2024April 13, 2024

At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes achieved a monumental victory by claiming the WWE Championship from Roman Reigns, a triumph that not only heralds a new era in his wrestling career but also brings a sense of pride to his hometown of Marietta.

Georgia Native Cody Rhodes Wins WWE Championship at WrestleMania

by Thom ChandlerApril 7, 2024April 7, 2024

The Gist: The 15-year-old boy who was critically injured after being struck by a car in Austell on March 20, has died from his injuries, according to Cobb County Police.

Traffic & Transportation

15-Year-Old Dies After Fatal Cobb County Crash

by Thom ChandlerApril 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Serious Injury Collision in Cobb County: Motorcycle and Car Crash on Canton Road

by Thom ChandlerApril 1, 2024April 1, 2024

It’s no secret that some of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners recently proposed a stormwater “fee,” which is a creative way to describe what amounts to a rainfall tax.

Cobb County School Board Chair Attacks Proposed Stormwater Fee

by Randy ScamihornMarch 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Severe Crash in Cobb County Sends 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist to The Hospital

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2024March 28, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A stabbing at Sprayberry High School has led to a critical injury and the detention of two suspects, with a detailed police investigation underway.

Police Release New Details in Stabbing at Sprayberry High School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 22, 2024March 22, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A student was stabbed by another student at Sprayberry High School, leading to a code red lockdown.

Student Stabbed at Sprayberry High School: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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