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Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County approves intersection improvement project

Improvements are coming to a congested intersection in east Cherokee County. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to award a $1,754,149 construction services agreement to R&B Developer, Inc. to improve the intersection of Holbrook Campground Road and Midway Road. This intersection is located about two miles south of Highway 20 in eastern Cherokee County. Holbrook Campground Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Highway 20 and the Fulton County line. Midway Road is a two-lane roadway that runs between Holbrook Campground Road, eventually becoming Windward Parkway in Fulton County. The intersection is a "badly skewed 'T' intersection" with a single stop on Midway Road, according to the county, and experiences congestion in the peak periods in the morning and afternoon. This project will "correct intersection geometry," change the through movement to Midway Road and make stormwater drainage improvements, Cherokee County Manager Geoff Morton said Tuesday. Construction is expected to be completed about 180 days after the notice to proceed is issued to the contractor. The project is funded by Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds and is the first capital improvement project to be constructed under the referendum, Morton said. "We started receiving

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

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These homeowners claim company sold them homes with ‘defective pipes’

DALLAS, Ga. (InvestigateTV) - For more than a dozen homeowners outside Atlanta their dream home came with a costly surprise. They’re blaming one of the nation’s biggest home builders for selling them houses with defective plumbing. Homeowners say the pipes began leaking about four years after they moved in.

Dallas, GA · 3d

Rome News-Tribune

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Flu activity low locally as health officials urge holiday precautions

The peak of flu season is still weeks away, but Northwest Georgia health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions now as colder temperatures and holiday gatherings increase opportunities for the virus to spread. Dr. Gary Voccio, district health director for Northwest Georgia Public Health, said flu activity typically peaks in January and February, and he expects cases to increase locally as the region moves closer to winter. “We are seeing numbers increase slightly, although our numbers here in Northwest Georgia are minimal,” Voccio said. Although local flu activity remains relatively low, Georgia has already recorded influenza-related hospitalizations, outbreaks and deaths this season, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. During the week ending Oct. 24, the state reported two influenza-associated deaths and seven flu outbreaks, while an eight-county metro Atlanta surveillance area recorded 47 hospitalizations. Since the season began in early October, Georgia has recorded seven influenza-associated deaths and 21 outbreaks. The metro Atlanta surveillance area, which does not include Floyd County, has recorded 164 hospitalizations. The state also reported that 2.6% of outpatient visits during the week ending Oct. 24 involved influenza-like illnesses, below the regional baseline of 3.2%. Overall flu activity was classified as minimal. Flu

Georgia · 1d

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Pirelli Plans $1.2B Expansion of Rome, Georgia, Tire Plant

Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced on Sept. 22 that Pirelli will create 1,000 new jobs as part of a multiyear, $1.2 billion expansion of its existing facility in Rome, Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp and first lady Marty Kemp previously met with Pirelli’s executives while leading an economic mission to Italy in 2024, laying the groundwork for this announcement, state officials said in a press release.

Rome, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Kennesaw celebrates holiday season with Annual Holly Days events

The holiday season shines brighter in Kennesaw as the city launches its annual Holly Days celebration, a series of events running from mid-November through the New Year. Featuring lights, festive markets, creative workshops and community traditions, Holly Days offers activities and entertainment for all ages. Depot Park winter wonderland Downtown Kennesaw’s Depot Park will transform into a holiday destination illuminated by over 100,000 lights. Displays include a sparkling tunnel, towering toy soldiers and a festive sleigh, providing plenty of opportunities for holiday photos. The Holiday Extravaganza runs Nov. 29 through Jan. 10. All holiday displays and decorations must be removed from Depot Park by the end of the day on Jan. 10. Santa sightings Santa will make several stops throughout Kennesaw, giving families multiple opportunities for photos and holiday fun. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will be Dec. 2 at Depot Park, featuring a choir performance at 6 p.m. and the tree lighting at 7 p.m.Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 5 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw/Acworth Optimist Club. Preregistration is required.Pictures with Santa will be Dec. 5 at Depot Park. Free walk-up photos will be available, along with reserved photo sessions for

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb Schools opens enrollment for non-county residents through Choose Cobb program

The Cobb School District is expanding enrollment into its classrooms to non-county residents for a limited number of spots across the county, the district announced. Through its Choose Cobb enrollment program, eligible students who don’t live in Cobb may now apply for available seats at 12 participating schools across the district, beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. The tuition-based program uses existing classroom capacity while generating additional revenue to support participating schools, according to district officials. The program uses only the remaining class seats after all 2026-27 school choice placements are finalized. In total, four elementary, middle and high schools across Cobb Schools are participating in the program, including: ♦ Vaughan, Puckett’s Mill, Clarkdale and Kennesaw elementary schools; ♦ Lost Mountain, Durham, Cooper and Palmer middle schools; ♦ Harrison, Allatoona, South Cobb and Kell high schools. Available seats in the Choose Cobb program vary by school, grade and class, according to the district. Tuition for the program costs $600 per semester with no application fee, according to the district. Tuition rates may change based on demand and open seats. Accepted students will begin classes in Cobb Schools on Jan. 5, 2027. Georgia students who live outside the Cobb County School

Cobb County, GA · 16h

Rome News-Tribune

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Smith Road Christian retreat proposal hits setback, but could return in January

A proposal to build a Christian retreat and camp on Smith Road ran into a setback when the Rome-Floyd Planning Commission recommended denying a special-use permit for the project. Several Smith Road residents raised concerns during Thursday’s meeting about traffic on the narrow, winding road, emergency vehicle access, stormwater runoff and the loss of trees. A revised site plan also left residents and county reviewers without enough time to evaluate the changes. The commission recommended denial without prejudice, allowing the applicants to return with a revised request. The Floyd County Commission, which makes the final decision, is scheduled to hold a public hearing Nov. 24. The request covers property on Smith Road near Mount Alto, where applicants Yound and Susan Chang have proposed Christian educational programs, marriage and family counseling, and retreat accommodations. Planning Director Brice Wood said his office received an updated site plan only about a week before the meeting, after neighbors had been provided an older version of the proposal. “We’re not confident that it’s reasonable to expect people to come up with questions or concerns almost on the fly,” Wood said. The latest plan for Christian Mission Camp shows seven retreat buildings of about 4,225 square

Rome, GA · 15h

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AdventHealth Rockmart Clinic Expands Services, Extends Hours and Adds Cardiology Care

AdventHealth is expanding access to care in Polk County with the continued growth of its Rockmart clinic, now officially known as AdventHealth Rockmart Clinic. As part of AdventHealth’s Rural Health Transformation initiative, the clinic is enhancing services, extending urgent care hours and introducing cardiology care to better meet the needs of patients throughout Rockmart and the greater Polk County area.

Polk County, GA · 2d

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Woodstock’s Noonday Creek Trail Extension Opens November 14, Linking to Cobb County

Walkers, runners and cyclists will have a new route from Woodstock into Cobb County when the Noonday Creek Trail extension opens Saturday, November 14. The 1.5-mile addition extends the existing trail southward, linking the trailhead near Reformation Brewery and Elm Street Green with Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County. The route follows the creek corridor and passes beneath Highway 92.

Woodstock, GA · 1d

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Gordon County Sales Tax Collections Increase as Gas Tax Revenue Reaches State Limit

Gordon County’s latest sales tax collections showed year-over-year growth, although long-term revenue gains are beginning to flatten as local motor fuel tax collections reach the maximum allowed under state law. During the latest Gordon County Board of Commissioners meeting, officials reviewed September sales tax figures showing that Local Option...

Gordon County, GA · 3d

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Volunteers pick up litter along Riverside Parkway

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about a litter cleanup on Riverside Parkway. We appreciate the Rho XI Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc for their litter cleanup of Riverside Parkway. Members came from as far as Kennesaw and Henry County to assist with cleaning up our area.

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Acworth approves yearlong pause on data center projects

During this week’s Acworth Board of Aldermen meeting, the board approved a 12-month data center moratorium. City Manager James Albright said staff recommended the moratorium’s approval to give the city time to review how city ordinances apply to data center facilities. “We feel it best to evaluate our existing ordinance against best practices on these facilities as there can be impacts to public services and our power utility,” he said. He acknowledged communities across the nation are concerned about negative local impacts surrounding data centers. Albright also noted Cobb County previously passed a data center moratorium. Cobb commissioners passed a six-month data center moratorium extension in August, set to expire either in February or when the county amended its ordinance surrounding data centers. The county amended its ordinance and established new regulations in October. “Moratoriums cannot be indefinite, and over the next 12 months we will start to dive into this issue and look into it more,” Albright said. Alderman Steve Prather said he believes a moratorium on data centers is a good move for the city. “Acworth is not in a position, from a space perspective, to have a lot of room to have the kind of data centers,

Acworth, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Study shows transportation, housing, economic issues overlapping in Cobb neighborhoods

MARIETTA — A new study unveiled Friday showed that issues with housing, transit, childcare, healthcare and economic opportunities tend to appear together in the same communities across Cobb County. The study, called Cobb Vital Signs, was developed as part of a partnership between Cobb Community Foundation, a nonprofit bringing local business leaders together to solve problems, Kennesaw State University and Neighborhood Nexus, a group that gathers data to help nonprofits, governments and businesses make policy decisions and address problems. The study combined data on local populations with surveys and interviews to help identify challenges that keep Cobb residents from thriving, according to a report released by the Cobb Community Foundation detailing the study’s findings. The study’s findings are intended to help local leaders make policy and funding decisions that will remove barriers and address inequality. As part of the study, researchers created heat maps showing which parts of Cobb County are succeeding in different areas, and which parts are struggling. The maps divided the county based on census tracts, which are entities outlined by the U.S. Census Bureau to collect demographic and economic data. Researchers then gathered data points from each tract to measure six different topics: educational achievement, family

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Axios Atlanta

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Democrats take control of Cobb school board

The slim majority Republicans held on the Cobb County Board of Education was wiped out Tuesday when voters ousted a longtime GOP member. Why it matters: Michael Garza's victory gives Democrats a 4-3 majority and ends the GOP's last foothold in Cobb County. The latest: Garza, whose children attend Cobb County schools, defeated incumbent David Chastain with 55% of the vote. He told Axios he approached his campaign with the message that "this is bigger than just one race and bigger than just one person." He said people have long wanted change for various reasons, ranging from reports of students experiencing racism and antisemitism in the classroom to parents' frustration that their children with disabilities were not getting the services they needed. "To know that those people now see hope that we're going to address those issues and have those honest conversations about really what matters to their families and what matters in our classrooms just means everything to me," he said. What they're saying: Heather Tolley-Bauer is a co-founder of grassroots organization Watching the Funds – Cobb, which for the last five years has been documenting and criticizing spending choices approved by the board. Tolley-Bauer told Axios she hopes

Cobb County, GA · 2d

Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County rezones more properties leaving Holly Springs

Cherokee County leaders have approved five more rezonings of properties that are scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs Jan. 1 as a result of state law. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved five board-initiated deannexations and rezonings Tuesday. Commissioners have now approved 16 deannexations and rezonings since September. All of these properties are currently scheduled to leave the city limits of Holly Springs and be returned to unincorporated Cherokee County as a result of House Bill 1029 , effective Jan. 1. The five most recent approved board-initiated deannexations and rezonings are: 436 Twin Lakes Drive: rezone 3.11 acres from city of Holly Springs Single-Family Residential (R-40) to Cherokee County Single-Family Residential (R-40).Holly Springs Parkway and Misty Hollow Way: rezone 2.16 acres from city of Holly Springs General Commercial (GC) to Cherokee County General Commercial (GC). Three commercial properties will be zoned general commercial as a restricted use. The current automotive uses are allowed given that the tenants adhere to the GC restricted use conditions.Kelly Scott - Allstate Insurance and Krav Maga Forge Holly Springs: rezone the two properties located on a combined 1.96 acres along Hickory Road from city of Holly Springs Neighborhood Commercial (NC)

Cherokee County, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Kennesaw family loses home after tree falls through roof during October storm

A Cobb County family is forced to start over again after a tree destroyed their rental home.

Kennesaw, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Cobb teacher’s mission to make kids love reading earns special recognition

Lindley Middle School teacher Dr. Shawndella Roberts received the Elementary Literacy Leader of the Year award on Thursday.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett County to host America Recycles Day event on Saturday

Gwinnett County residents will have an opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle materials during an America Recycles Day event Saturday, hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville. Residents should enter through the traffic light off Sugarloaf Parkway. America Recycles Day, commemorated annually on Nov. 15, is a Keep America Beautiful initiative that encourages recycling and raises awareness about its environmental benefits, including reducing waste, conserving natural resources and saving energy. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, a local Keep America Beautiful affiliate, is organizing the event as part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability throughout the county. “At Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful, we are all about Connecting People and Resources for a Sustainable Gwinnett,” said Schelly Marlatt, executive director of the nonprofit. “Each year, our America Recycles Day event serves as a shining example of our mission in action. We bring our neighbors together with Solid Waste Management, haulers, and a variety of recycling partners.” Marlatt noted that because the organization cannot hold these collection events every month, residents seeking disposal options for items not accepted

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

Rough Draft Atlanta

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My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants

Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner shares five restaurants she frequents in the city. Cuisines from the mayor's top five Tucker restaurants range from Middle Eastern fare and West African food to Nepalese, Mexican, and Korean dishes. The post My Five: Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner’s favorite local restaurants appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Tucker, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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This 22-year-old college student flipped the last Republican seat on Gwinnett commission

Democrat Benjamin Culberson won the Gwinnett County Commission District 4 seat, flipping the final Republican spot.

Gwinnett County, GA · 3d

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