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A homebuilding legend looks back on five decades in Cobb County

EAST COBB — When John Wieland first visited Cobb County in the 1970s, there was little more than farmland crisscrossed by two-lane country roads. The now-renowned homebuilder spoke during a Thursday Cobb Chamber meeting at the Indian Hills County Club, where he reflected on his career building numerous subdivisions in east Cobb and beyond. A half-century after he first came to the county, Wieland said he’s enjoyed success thanks to his commitment to quality and the strength of the county’s leaders and community. “We found out about Cobb County and it was absolutely fantastic,” Wieland said. A career constructing a community Wieland said he got into homebuilding for the same reason most other people do — “you’re unemployed.” He moved to Georgia from New York City in the late 1960s armed with an MBA from Harvard University and an entrepreneurial spirit. He first went into business with a business school friend in Carrollton, but his partner soon pushed him out. Wieland then moved to south Atlanta, where he had professional connections, and founded his own homebuilding business, John Wieland Homes, in 1970. His first encounter with Cobb County came a few years later when a mortgage lender he frequently worked

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/09/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/09/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations JET'S PIZZA — 🟢 92 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 3600 DALLAS HWY SW STE 250 MARIETTA, GA 30064 • (770) 710-2879EL CAMALEON RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 723 SANDTOWN RD SW MARIETTA, GA 30068 • (770) 419-2011LA BAMBA MEXICAN BAR & GRILL #4 — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-09-2026 • 4100 JILES RD NW STE 106 KENNESAW, GA 30144 • (770) 422-1116 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/09/2026–11/09/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 3d

fox5atlanta.com

Cobb County veteran simplifies VA claim filings

A Cobb County Marine Corps veteran and software engineer created Vet Comp Planner, a free website that collects no personal data while helping disabled military veterans calculate and submit Department of Veterans Affairs benefit claims.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

17 Cobb County players named to Atlanta Tipoff Club's boys watch list

Seventeen Cobb County players were selected for the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s all-metro preseason watch list. Wheeler, the defending Class AAAAAAA state champion, and McEachern, which made the state semifinals, led the way with four nominations each. Wheeler was led by senior point guard and Purdue signee Kevin Savage, junior shooting guard Shamar Madden, senior combo guard Tyce Curtis and junior point guard Shane Goines. Curtis and Goines joined the Wildcats from Campbell and Mount Paran Christian, respectively. McEachern’s nominees included senior combo guard Chase Lumpkin (Alabama), senior point guard Zach Graves, sophomore point guard Alvin Pettway and senior combo guard Zion Williams. Wheeler and McEachern, which met in last year’s state semifinals, will face off Nov. 21 at Holy Innocents’, marking the only matchup between the teams this season. Hillgrove had three players included on the list, including senior forward and Duke commit Asa Montgomery, senior shooting guard and University of Tampa commit Landon Grundy and junior combo guard Bryson Jatta. Longtime archrivals McEachern and Hillgrove will face off twice this season during Region 3AAAAAAA play — Jan. 15 at Hillgrove and Feb. 9 at McEachern. Six teams had one player selected. Pebblebrook senior forward Anthony Moon was among them,

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Residents rally against proposed hotel near Kennestone Hospital

MARIETTA — Area residents gathered Tuesday night to express their concerns over a proposed hotel development near Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. About 60 residents showed up to the town hall at Christ the Redeemer Church, the vast majority of whom were opposed to the development mainly because of concerns it would substantially increase traffic. Applicant Skyline Stay properties was represented by attorney Parks Huff. Real estate broker Bob Terrell was also present. Huff presented the hotel’s layout and amenities, and said there is a need for another hotel in Marietta because the Hilton on Powder Springs Street is 30 years old, and it is “silly” to not have a hotel in close proximity to Kennestone. The proposal was first made in August 2026. A residential/medical office development on the same site was previously denied in May 2022, largely due to strong neighborhood opposition over traffic concerns. Retired neighborhood resident Ron Mercure said the neighborhood was “tired of fighting this” and had just gone through something similar. The proposed six-story hotel complex on North Avenue is planned to have 143 guest rooms, a banquet hall, rooftop restaurant, coffee shop and grocery market. The 2.5-acre site is composed of 16 properties

Marietta, GA · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

Escape To This Affordable Georgia Town Where Retirees Happily Thrive On Social Security Alone

Nobody told Adairsville, Georgia it was supposed to be a hidden gem, so it just went ahead and became one anyway. Tucked into Bartow County about an hour north of Atlanta, this small northwest Georgia town has been quietly offering retirees something that most places charge a fortune for: a genuinely good life at a genuinely reasonable cost.

Adairsville, GA · 1d

thenerdstash.com

‘Downright Liberal for a Georgia Republican’: Liberals Celebrate Election of GOP State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, Hoping for a More Bipartisan Senate

Liberal-leaning voters in Georgia have recently seen State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick as a hope for a more bipartisan legislature. Kirkpatrick is a Republican who represents the 32nd District, located in northwestern Metro Atlanta and including parts of Cherokee County, Cobb County, Canton, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Woodstock. Georgia recently...

Georgia · 4d

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Noonday Creek Trail extension to open Saturday

The path connects the existing trailhead near Reformation Brewery and the Elm Street Green in downtown Woodstock to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County.

Woodstock, GA · 2d

The Georgia Sun

Changes are coming to Cherokee County property taxes next year

Two new laws will limit how much the taxable value of a Cherokee County home can grow for school tax purposes, starting January 1, 2027. One passed statewide. The other was approved specifically for Cherokee County by voters just last week. What’s happening: A statewide law passed during the 2024...

Cherokee County, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb school board turns to out-of-county students to avoid closures

MARIETTA — Under threat of school closures, the Cobb Board of Education gave the greenlight to out-of-district admissions Thursday. The board approved the policy in a vote of 4-2-1, with Democrats Becky Sayler and Tre Hutchins voting no and Nichelle Davis abstaining. District staff first announced the “Choose Cobb” program Nov. 4. Under the program, Georgia families living outside Cobb County can send their children to participating county schools for a $600 tuition fee per student each semester. District leaders have said the program was created to boost declining school enrollment numbers in Cobb that reflect a larger phenomenon both statewide and nationally. John Floresta, the district’s chief strategy & accountability officer, said Fulton County and Atlanta have recently made plans to close some of their public schools, and Cobb must take appropriate measures to avoid a similar situation. “If we do not do something about the current state of enrollment, the only other choice will be to close schools,” Floresta said. “I don’t know how else to say that bluntly. That is just a fact of where we are.” The board changed its school admissions policy, which previously only allowed out-of-district enrollment in its virtual school program. Superintendent Chris

Cobb County, GA · 7h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Cobb schools offer out-of-district enrollment as student numbers decline

Families across Georgia can apply to send their children to select Cobb County schools through a new tuition-based enrollment program.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

alpharettalifestylepubs.com

City of Atlanta invites residents on Nov. 16 to discover how former Prison Farm could become a place for nature and healing

Atlanta, Georgia – A place once used for incarceration and agricultural labor could take on a different role in Atlanta: somewhere to walk in nature, learn about the past and make room for reflection. The challenge is giving the former Prison Farm a public future while preserving the history that makes the land significant.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

‘Trying to shut people up’: Paulding residents fight proposed public comment restrictions

A Paulding County proposal to cap public comments was defeated following backlash from residents over data center plans.

Paulding County, GA · 3d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Section of I-285 closes for construction this weekend

Drivers beware: All lanes of a section of Interstate 285 in Cobb County and Atlanta are closing for construction this weekend.

Cobb County, GA · 8h

wbhfradio.org

Freeze Warning for Bartow County

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia, including Bartow County. The warning takes effect at 1 a.m. Saturday and lasts until 9 a.m. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 29 degrees, with colder readings possible in elevated areas.

Bartow County, GA · 16h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 3d

WSB Radio

Company renting homes in metro Atlanta accused of charging hidden fees

Progress Residential, the nation's largest property manager of single-family rental homes, is accused of advertising misleading rental prices, charging hidden fees and improperly deducting money from tenants' security deposits.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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More Georgia students are turning to the trades. Meet the ‘toolbelt generation’

AGC Georgia's skills challenge in Marietta highlights the growing interest in construction careers among students.

Marietta, GA · 3d

Cherokee Tribune

High-tech golf driving range coming to Cherokee County

In the summer of 2027, Cherokee County golfers will be able to refine their skills at a high-tech practice range and golf academy that’s scheduled to open in Woodstock by late July. RangeWorks, located at 1465 Woodstock Parkway, is under construction now on a 3.5-acre lot adjacent to The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta complex. Founder and owner George Mattingly says RangeWorks will combine the best aspects of outdoor golf ranges where shots are hit into open fields and indoor facilities where golfers hit balls directly into screens that use technology to provide feedback on the distance, direction and quality of shots. “We want to be in between the traditional range and the screen experience where the ball travels only about 10 feet before hitting a screen,” Mattingly said. “I want my patrons to have more ball flight and more of an organic experience than just hitting the screen.” A golfer practicing from one of RangeWorks’ 32 practice bays will see his or her shots travel about 80 yards before making contact with a screen that will send instant feedback on the shot’s performance to a screen at the practice bay. “So you experience the flight of the ball, and then

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta