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Cobb Commission to consider open container district, drainage and road projects

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider expanding the boundaries of an open container district at The Battery Atlanta during its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning. According to the agenda item, the existing open container district would be expanded to encompass The Henry, a new mixed-use high-rise development named for baseball legend Henry “Hank” Aaron. The open container district’s expansion would also include the pedestrian bridge connecting The Henry to the rest of the Battery. An open container district allows adults to legally carry and consume alcoholic beverages on public sidewalks, streets and plazas. Goldenrod Companies, one of the developers involved in the project, requested the open container district be expanded to include The Henry to benefit businesses and restaurants that will occupy parts of the building, and to connect it with the wider offerings of the Battery. The item is on the consent agenda. Contracts for drainage and road improvements In other business, the board is set to award a series of contracts for drainage improvement projects around the county. The first agreement would be with Kennesaw-based Advanced Sports Construction LLC for drainage system repairs on Wynford Commons, located near Villa Rica Road near Marietta. According to the

Cobb County, GA · 1d

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Atlanta Runners Finally Hit the Tarmac as Mayor's 5K Lands After Isaias Delay

Runners finally got their shot at sprinting down a runway at the world's busiest airport Saturday morning, as the Mayor's 5K on the Runway kicked off weeks later than planned at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The race, now in its 12th year, had been pushed back from its original October 10 date due to weather concerns that ultimately proved well-founded.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Best of North Atlanta celebrates 19 years of recognizing local businesses

For nearly two decades, Best of North Atlanta has recognized the companies, organizations and people who make North Atlanta a good place to live, work and do business. Now in its 19th year, the readers’ choice contest has become an annual tradition. It gives residents a chance to honor their favorites and thank the people who make a difference in their everyday lives.

Alpharetta, GA · 1d

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Bottoms faces task of bridging divide between metro Atlanta, rural Georgia

Georgia just elected a governor who didn’t need rural Georgia to win. That may turn out to be the most important fact about this election, more important than the size of Keisha Lance Bottoms’ margin or how badly the polls missed it. The question now is what her victory means for rural Georgia, and for any state policy that hopes to address its problems.

Georgia · 2d

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Cobb NAACP celebrates leadership, progress at annual awards gala

MARIETTA — The Cobb County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People saw hundreds of chapter members, community leaders and supporters turn out for its annual Oscar Freeman Freedom Funds Award Gala on Saturday. Named for a Cobb County civil rights icon, the gala honors community members and organizations who’ve helped advance their mission and raises money to support the organization’s programming throughout the year. Jeriene Bonner-Willis, president of the Cobb NAACP, said the organization usually raises around $100,000 from the banquet. This year’s theme was “We The People,” celebrating the transformative contributions made by the Black community to civil rights and liberties. Bonner-Willis said the theme was especially meaningful because it came just days after former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms was elected as the first Black governor of Georgia. “We saw some historic things take place in our community that we are truly delighted about,” Bonner-Willis said. “Tonight is an opportunity for us to celebrate the work and to keep the work going.” Attendees and presenters reflected on the change the Cobb NAACP has helped facilitate, and looked ahead toward future goals they want to achieve using funds raised by the banquet. Trina Freeman, daughter

Marietta, GA · 1d

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HBCU alumni names to know from the 2026 midterms

Graduates of historically Black colleges and universities notched major wins in the 2026 midterm elections, Capital B News reports, including the first Black woman ever elected governor in the United States. The victories stretch from statehouses to county courtrooms and show how far the influence of these schools reaches. A...

Atlanta, GA · 2d

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Metro Atlanta city to discuss changes to downtown public parking

The City of Tucker is expected to discuss downtown public parking at its Monday evening meeting.

Tucker, GA · 13h

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South DeKalb organizers unite residents over data center concerns

Longtime South DeKalb environmental and civic organizers brought residents together Saturday, Nov. 7, to question the rapid growth of artificial intelligence data centers and how much say communities should have before these facilities arrive in their neighborhoods. The Nov. 7 “AI Data Center Reveal” at Rockland United Methodist Church was...

Dekalb County, GA · 14h

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Georgia homeowners to regain property titles after deceptive foreclosure assistance scheme

As part of the order, the titles to all affected properties must be returned to consumers, officials added.

Georgia · 8h

Marietta Daily Journal

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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Channel 2 activates ‘Convoy of Care’ to help flooding survivors in north Georgia

This major disaster relief project will bring much needed supplies to communities in Georgia’s Fannin and Gilmer counties devastated by record flash flooding.

Georgia · 9h

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Roswell council to get first look at $227M budget Monday

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell City Council will take its first look at next year’s budget Monday, including what it could mean for property taxes and city services. The council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall on Hill Street. View the agenda at roswellcityga.iqm2.com. To watch live video of the meeting, visit the city’s YouTube page at youtube.com/@CityOfRoswell.

Roswell, GA · 1d

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Georgia's next insurance commissioner explains her priorities

Even with a spotless driving record, a five-digit ZIP code could cost some metro Atlanta drivers more than $1,000 extra per year in car insurance.

Georgia · 8h

Marietta Daily Journal

New state designation opens funding opportunities for Mableton

Mableton has achieved qualified local government standing from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), the city announced. Qualified local government standing is a state-level designation which makes Mableton eligible to apply for state funding programs, infrastructure grants and development incentives which require the qualified designation. The formal recognition follows DCA Director Lisa Westin’s confirmation congratulating Mableton on completing and adopting its first local comprehensive plan, Elevating Tomorrow: Mableton 2045. "This is another historic milestone in our city's journey," Mayor Michael Owens said in a statement. "This represents an important step in building the institutional foundation necessary to govern, plan, grow and deliver for our residents." The city's adopted comprehensive plan provides a strategic roadmap for the community over the next two decades. The document guides policy and capital investments in key areas including land use, housing, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, and preserving the character and quality of life across Mableton over the next 20 years. "Achieving this status is recognition that we have completed this important planning milestone. It also positions Mableton to pursue eligible state programs and funding opportunities that will help turn our vision into reality," Owens said. The council unanimously approved the plan in mid-October and

Mableton, GA · 15h

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New Stone Mountain Memorial Association CEO named ahead of current leader’s retirement

Christopher Sanders was appointed as the next CEO of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, replacing retiring Bill Stephens.

Stone Mountain, GA · 12h

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