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MARTA Reveals Plans for Five Points Station Makeover

ATLANTA, GA — MARTA is moving forward with plans to transform one of Atlanta’s busiest transit hubs as part of a major effort to modernize the city’s public transportation system. The proposed improvements to Five Points Station in downtown Atlanta are designed to enhance passenger safety, accessibility,...

Atlanta, GA · 16h
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Marietta Daily Journal

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34 new businesses apply for licenses in Cobb County

Cobb County issued 34 new business licenses this past week, ranging from restaurants and retailers to home services and professional services. Acworth Element 79/47 LLC — Computer programming services, 2870 Eva Club. Issued Nov. 2.Sweetwater Community Living LLC — Health and allied services, 6045 Braidwood Close. Issued Nov. 6. Atlanta Squishy Toys 1 — Toys and game store, 2860 Cumberland Mall. Issued Nov. 2.Lizhi Lu — Massage practitioner, 2980 Cobb Parkway, Suite 104. Issued Nov. 4.General Electric Company — Business management office, 17 block. Issued Nov. 4.Grit Construction LLC — Construction management, 900 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1150. Issued Nov. 3.Cumberland Lodge — Hotel or motel, 3715 Northside Parkway Building 400, Suite 515. Issued Nov. 6. Kennesaw 2700 Town Center Building Owner — Office space rental, 3070 Windward Plaza, F320. Issued Nov. 3.Magnolia Client Solutions — Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping, 833 Registry Terrace. Issued Nov. 3.Maple Street Biscuit Company — Restaurant, 2600 Valley Vista Road. Issued Nov. 5.TMG Restoration Solutions LLC — Building contractor, 125 Townpark Drive, Suite 300. Issued Nov. 6. Marietta 2065 Roswell Road Building Owner — Office space rental, 2065 Roswell Road. Issued Nov. 4.834 West Atlanta Street — Office space rental, 834 West Atlanta Street. Issued

Cobb County, GA · 13h

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Fatal roller coaster accident in Georgia

On Oct. 12, a man was fatally ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. On Oct. 12 at Six Flags Over Georgia, located in Austell, Georgia, a man was fatally ejected from a car on the Goliath roller coaster. Many park-goers witnessed the horrific scene, leaving them disturbed when evacuating the park.

Austell, GA · 1d
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No. 1 Grayson wins boys basketball clash with No. 3-ranked Hillgrove

POWDER SPRINGS — Grayson’s boys basketball team, ranked No. 1 in Class AAAAAAA, won its showdown with No. 3 Hillgrove 71-65 at McEachern on Saturday. M.J. Curry had 20 points, six rebounds and three assists in the victory, and Austin Leonard had 18 points, nine rebounds and a steal. The Rams’ other standouts included Jeremiah Anderson (11 points, two steals), Bleu Lewis (eight points, two rebounds, two assists), Xavier Butler (seven points, three rebounds, two assists), Byron Lee (four points, five rebounds, block) and Jacori Thompson (three points, 10 rebounds, three blocks).

Grayson, GA · 2d

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'We miss him': Family and friends honor Ted Turner at Captain Planet event

The Captain Planet Foundation celebrated its 35th year at a gala and concert in metro Atlanta Saturday night — its first event since Ted Turner’s death in May. Cofounded by Turner and Barbara Pyle, the environmental nonprofit is named for the animated superhero series Captain Planet and the Planeteers, which they created for his TBS network in 1989.

Atlanta, GA · 12h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Mableton to consider public safety tax relief program for seniors, eligible residents

The Mableton City Council announced Friday it will consider passing a tax relief program for seniors and residents facing financial hardship aimed at mitigating the effects of property tax assessments for the Public Safety Special Service District. The program will be discussed during the council’s work session and regularly scheduled meeting Monday. In December 2025, Mableton approved a citywide public safety special service tax district, which allows the city to levy a tax for public safety services and pay for the city’s new police department, according to previous reporting by the Marietta Daily Journal. The tax is expected to collect around $21 million. Georgia law calculates ad valorem taxes on 40% of a property’s fair market value, multiplied by the millage rate. The city approved a 4.5 mill rate in July and the tax is due Dec. 1. However, residents expressed concerns that the new tax could adversely impact seniors, people living on fixed incomes and people facing financial hardship. The tax relief program is an attempt by the city to address those concerns. The program would allow eligible residents to request flexible payment plans and penalty relief from late payments, according to a news release the city of Mableton

Mableton, GA · 1d

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Neighbors tried saving woman swept away, but floodwaters were too strong

Julie Barrs was swept three miles away after her car was taken by floodwaters in north Georgia.

Murray County, GA · 9h

CBS News Atlanta

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Fulton County considers closing elementary school

The proposal could result in the closure of Mimosa Elementary School and reassign hundreds of students to two other schools.

Fulton County, GA · 9h

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Man, Child Shot at Southwest Atlanta Complex With Long History of Gunfire

A man and a child were shot near 1371 Kimberly Way SW at the Ashley Cascade apartment complex in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Both victims were alert, conscious and breathing as they were rushed to a hospital, and officers have not identified them or named any suspects. Atlanta police...

Atlanta, GA · 1d

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31 Dogs Face Monday Deadline As Fulton, DeKalb Shelters Overflow Again

DeKalb County Animal Services — DeKalb Shelter Facing Dog Deadline. Thirty-one dogs at Fulton and DeKalb County animal shelters are facing a 7 p.m. Monday deadline to find adopters or foster homes before they could be euthanized, as metro Atlanta's shelter system buckles under another wave of overcrowding. LifeLine Animal Project, which runs both counties' shelters, says the dogs are labeled urgent and has asked the community to step up before time runs out.

Fulton County, GA · 17h

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Man shot, woman injured in Atlanta overnight

A man and woman are recovering after being shot in Atlanta.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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AROUND TOWN: Democratic takeover of Cobb school board puts Ragsdale's future in question

Big changes are coming to the Cobb County Board of Education. Last week, Democrat Micheal Garza unseated three-term Republican incumbent and David Chastain in the race for the Post 4 seat on the school board. The win gives Democrats their first majority on the board in decades. Garza won with 54.85% of the vote over Chastain’s 45.15%. Garza earned 25,493 votes in total, compared to Chastain’s 20,982, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s election results. Results were certified by the Cobb Elections Board Monday Garza is set to flip the board to a 4-3 Democratic majority when he is sworn in January. “Yes, the board has flipped. The dynamics will change with a new board member, so we will see what that looks like,” Democratic board member Nichelle Davis of Post 6 told the Journal. “But the long story short is, of course, the goal is getting things done for our students. So I’m looking forward to welcoming him and doing that.” In a video posted to his Facebook page Sunday, Republican John Cristadoro, who represents Post 5 on the school board, said he did not view the widespread Democratic victories down the ballot as “a massive call for

Cobb County, GA · 9h

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Georgia weather outlook notes frost and a chance of storms

The National Weather Service’s Monday, Nov. 9, hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County. The outlook says a frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. EST Monday for parts of north and west Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with no severe weather expected.

Cobb County, GA · 21h

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Maryland firm purchases Legacy at West Cobb in Marietta

The 395-unit, garden-style apartment community Legacy at West Cobb in Marietta has been sold to Maryland-based Acento Partners. Senior managing directors Andrew Mays and Paul Vetter of Berkadia Atlanta led the transaction on behalf of the seller, Massachusetts-based Aspen Square Management. Financial terms were not disclosed. When the deal closed...

Marietta, GA · 11h

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets On SI

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SP+ Predicts Final Score For Georgia Tech vs Clemson Matchup In Week 11

SP+ Predicts Final Score For Georgia Tech vs Clemson Matchup In Week 11

Atlanta, GA · 15h

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Douglasville Sports Bar Pour Your Decisions Doubles as Radio Studio, Live Podcast Stage

A new sports bar taking shape on Concourse Parkway in Douglasville wants to be more than a place to watch the game — it is being built as a working radio studio, podcast stage and neighborhood hangout rolled into one. Pour Your Decisions Sportsbar is aiming to open around Jan. 1, 2027, at 7090 Concourse Pkwy., Suite B, with a concept that pairs bar food and drinks with live broadcasts from a local radio station.

Douglasville, GA · 1d

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Rideshare driver shot after fight with passenger, police say

A rideshare driver was shot after a dispute with a passenger in southwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta police.

Atlanta, GA · 19h

CBS News Atlanta

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I-20 construction to bring six-month detour for some Atlanta drivers

GDOT says the work is intended to improve traffic flow and safety at the interchange and along the surrounding interstates.

Atlanta, GA · 15h

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Midtown customer flees $400 tab and attacks

Atlanta police are searching for an unidentified customer who ran out on a $400 salon tab on Piedmont Avenue and fractured an employee's finger on 3rd Street when confronted, according to salon staff.

Atlanta, GA · 8h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cumberland Hyatt restaurant narrowly avoids failing health inspection

CUMBERLAND — The restaurant at the Hyatt on Windy Hill Road passed its health inspection score by five points after an inspector found seven violations, including food storage, labeling and temperature violations. Modern Provisions Atlanta, also historically known as Padella Restaurant, located at the Hyatt Regency Suites at 2999 Windy Hill Road, received a 74 out of 100 during Thursday’s routine health inspection. The Hyatt declined to comment on the matter. Health inspections are conducted by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The score is categorized under the letter grade “C” for marginal compliance with the health code. There are four letter grades a restaurant can receive during an inspection: an “A” for scores between 90 and 100, a “B” for scores between 80 and 89, a “C” for scores between 70 and 79 and a “U” for an overall score of 69 or lower, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The hotel restaurant previously scored a 87 in January and an 80 in May 2025. All seven violations were corrected on-site.. According to the report, several foods were seen being stored without any cover. Spaghetti, nacho cheese and deli ham were also observed stored beyond their shelf

Vinings, GA · 1d