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Acworth honors 100-year-old veteran

Richard Stroud, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was honored at Pickens Mill Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in Acworth. Stroud, who turned 100 in September, said the recognition was a surprise and that he was “glad to still be here.”

Acworth, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Church searching for temporary home after fire tears through building during service

More than 80 people made it out safely after a fire broke out at Christ Apostolic Church International in Mableton during Sunday service.

Mableton, GA · 18h

Gwinnett Daily Post

Peachtree Ridge hosts Hillgrove in state football opener

Peachtree Ridge’s success early in the football season not only brought a state playoff berth, but also a first-round home game Friday against Hillgrove. The Lions, who started 6-0, have lost three of four, though all three were to state playoff teams — No. 4 seed Brookwood, No. 6 North Gwinnett and No. 29 Norcross. It eked out a 40-34, double-overtime win over Duluth to avoid a four-game losing streak. Both of the past two games — the win over Duluth and the loss to Brookwood — were played without starting quarterback Zain Belfield. Despite last week’s setback against Brookwood, the Lions got standout defensive play from R.J. Parks (13 tackles, two for losses, two sacks), Britt Finley (13 tackles) and Donovan Macombe (10 tackles). Cayden Macon was a bright spot on a slow offensive night with four catches for 56 yards. Manny Jimenez made his only field goal attempt, a 45-yarder, and punted seven times for a 39.4-yard average. Hillgrove closed its regular season a hot streak with four straight victories with two over state playoff teams, No. 23 Harrison and No. 27 North Atlanta. Class AAAAAAA First Round Hillgrove Hawks (3-AAAAAAA) Coach: Justin DeShon Record: 7-3 Seed: No.

Powder Springs, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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 · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

New PSR produces unlikely matchup between Marietta and Buford in Round 1

Marietta has a tall task ahead this Friday night, as the Blue Devils will travel to Buford to take on the Wolves in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. Blue Devils coach Cameron Duke spoke highly of Buford’s talent and coaching, acknowledging the tough task ahead of the Blue Devils this week. The Wolves (10-0) are the No. 3 team in the nation according to MaxPreps. The new PSR system for playoff seeding implemented by the Georgia High School Association this season impacted both teams. Marietta (6-4) and Buford were both negatively impacted by playing two out-of-state games, which don’t carry the same weight in the formula as in-state games do. Marietta is the 24th-seeded team in Class AAAAAAA, while Buford is No. 9. Duke said the way the Blue Devils’ two out-of-state games affected their seed may impact how they approach scheduling moving forward if changes aren’t made. “We’re grateful for the opportunities that we had to go play the NFL Academy and play St. Cloud, who’s a playoff team down in Florida, and I believe Buford would say the same thing about playing Mallard Creek out of North Carolina and Miami Central out of Florida,” Duke

Marietta, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Mableton approves installment plan for homeowners struggling to pay new tax

MABLETON — Eligible Mableton homeowners facing financial hardship can pay the city's new public safety tax in installments rather than pay the full amount. The program does not waive tax payment or create exemptions, but allows participants to pay in monthly installments through April 5, 2027, alongside any accrued interest, instead of the Dec. 4 due date. The Mableton City Council passed the installment plan Tuesday in a 6-0 vote with Councilman Ron Davis absent. The council created the tax, set at 4.5 mills, a number used to calculate property taxes, to pay for public safety in the city, including payments to Cobb County for police services, two one-year agreements totaling $22.5 million. The city is also using the fund to establish its own police department by June 1. Mayor Michael Owens said the program was developed after the city heard citizens' calls for relief. "The bottom line is this hardship relief program was created because of a need that we know citizens have," he said. The city is unable to waive interest payments because it is mandated by the state. According to Finance Director Karen Ellis, the interest on the deferred payments is 10%. The program is open to

Mableton, GA · 2d

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 · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Celebrate the holidays in Smyrna

This December, festive holiday events and more are happening in Smyrna. From concerts and college football to Christmas tree and menorah lightings, holiday markets and mahjong, there is so much to do with family and friends in Smyrna. Home for the Holidays & Kris Kringle Market will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Market Village & Village Green Park, 200 Village Green Circle SE in Smyrna. This all-ages event is free to attend. Get into the holiday spirit with performances by local school choirs across the Market Village. Santa will be making a special appearance to light the tree and will be available for photos after the tree lighting.College Football Saturday is 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Village Green Park. This all-ages event is free to attend. There will be a live DJ, prizes and giveaways. Bring chairs and cheer one’s team on to victory.Smyrna Handmade Holiday Market will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6 at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE, and the Reed House, 3080 Atlanta Road SE, both in Smyrna. This all-ages event is free to attend. Local artisans

Smyrna, GA · 1d

Gwinnett Daily Post

Archer survives tough region for state playoff trip

When the Class AAAAAAA high school brackets were finalized last weekend, Archer and North Cobb drew a familiar opponent in the first round. The two teams played each other the previous two years in the regular season, so Friday’s state playoff matchup makes it three straight seasons. North Cobb won both previous meetings, 28-14 at home in 2025 and 49-21 at Archer in 2024. Archer reached the postseason while navigating an incredibly tough schedule that included No. 3 overall seed Carrollton before a region slate that featured No. 2 Newton, No. 12 Grayson and No. 19 South Gwinnett. The Tigers were off last week after a 49-23 loss at Newton in Game 10. After losing record-breaking Jordan Do to graduation off last season’s team, Archer still leans heavily on its quarterback, Jamal Ambler. The junior has 1,797 passing yards and 17 TDs, along with 241 rushing yards and three TDs. His top targets are Robbie Dunn Jr. (65 catches, 722 yards, nine TDs), Avery Booth (34-433-3), Jayden Davis (24-312-3) and Gary Isaac (23-175-4). Archer’s defensive playmakers include Joshua Booker (68 tackles, three for losses, five caused fumbles), Kevin Gwibuka (65 tackles, three for losses, four interceptions, two caused fumbles, one

Lawrenceville, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Hillgrove hits road but peaking at right time

Hillgrove and Peachtree Ridge enter the first round of the state playoffs with 7-3 records, but the final stretch of their regular seasons couldn’t have been much more different. The Hawks have won four in a row and six of their last seven, while Peachtree Ridge has lost three of its last four and is coming off a 51-3 loss to Brookwood. Missing in that game were quarterback Zain Belfield and running back August Hall, which Hillgrove coach Justin Deshon said was a big component in Peachtree Ridge’s late-season struggles. “I think it’s the start of a new season, especially with us going there,” Deshon said. “Part of the reason they’ve struggled as of late is they’ve had just a litany of injuries, so we expect some of those guys to get back on the field from some of the injuries they’ve had. "We expect the best version of them. They were a really, really dynamic football team early in the season when they were all the way healthy.” For the Hawks, October went smoothly. They defeated Harrison, another Cobb County frontrunner 35-26, and nearly beat McEachern in a close 27-24 contest for their only loss in region play. Before

Suwanee, GA · 20h

bryancountynews.com

Preview: Richmond Hill goes up against North Paulding

Richmond Hill’s football team will enter the GHSA Class 7A playoffs Friday when the 20th-seeded Wildcats will travel to 13th-seeded North Paulding. But unfortunately, the Wildcats won’t enter the postseason on a high note. Richmond Hill (5-5) has dropped its last five games, the latest in a 49-12...

Richmond Hill, GA · 2d

hoodline.com

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Maryland Firm Buys 395-Unit Marietta Complex as Atlanta Suburbs Draw Investors

A 395-unit apartment community in Marietta has new ownership, with Maryland-based Acento Partners closing on Legacy at West Cobb in a deal that drew a crowded field of bidders. The garden-style property at 2665 Favor Road SW was 88% occupied at the time of sale, and real estate services firm Berkadia says the transaction closed as investors continue circling Atlanta's suburban apartment stock.

Marietta, GA · 3d

WSB Radio

As Georgia communities restrict data centers, one city considers lifting its ban

The mayor says the restrictions would also help keep data centers away from schools, churches and residential areas.

Marietta, GA · 1d

cobbcountycourier.com

Cobb News Quiz: Midterm Turnout, Taxes and Road Closures

How much do you remember about Cobb’s midterm turnout, a holiday fundraiser and what’s happening in Smyrna and Mableton? Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier Quiz is a regular feature designed to help readers learn more about Cobb County — its history, local government, businesses, and the issues shaping daily life here.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Traffic, density concerns lead Mableton to reject 90-home development

This week, the Mableton City Council denied a rezoning request for a 90-home subdivision. The request from David Pearson Communities sought to rezone 23.12 mostly wooded acres at the intersection of Old Alabama, Cardell and Maxham roads for a single-family development. The council denied the application with Councilman Ron Davis absent. Planning and zoning staff also recommended the application's denial due to concerns over the development's too-high density and not fitting the future land use plan. According to attorney Kevin Moore, representing the project, the plan went through multiple iterations before coming to the council for final approval, including reducing the initial 110 home proposal, which included townhomes, until it reached the 90 single-family home version and added a pool and clubhouse. He said various road improvements, including a protected crosswalk, were included in the plans due to increased traffic concerns. A September revised letter listing stipulations for the development restricted the number of rental units to no more than 10% of homes at one time. Previously the developer proposed an option for a 100% rental community, which stirred both community and council concerns. An additional stipulation agreed to give public servants, including teachers, first responders and civil servants cost-reducing

Mableton, GA · 2d

Ball Exclusives

LaGrange Panthers at Kennesaw State Owls: Thursday Preview

The LaGrange Panthers and the Kennesaw State Owls meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post LaGrange Panthers at Kennesaw State Owls: Thursday Preview appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Proposed $24.4 million pedestrian bridge aims to improve safety near The Battery

Transportation officials in Cobb County, in coordination with state and municipal partners, are requesting public feedback on a proposed $24.4 million pedestrian bridge across Cobb Parkway near The Battery Atlanta.

Cobb County, GA · 19h

Marietta Daily Journal

Trey Simpson scores 16 as Kennesaw State defeats LaGrange 107-54

KENNESAW — Trey Simpson helped lead Kennesaw State past LaGrange on Thursday night with 16 points and 10 rebounds off of the bench in a 107-54 victory. The win moved the Owls to 4-0 for the first time in the Division I era. Amir Taylor added 14 points and eight rebounds for the Owls (4-0) while going 7 of 9 from the field. Kyler Theophile had 14 points, Keriawn Berry 12 and Levi Ball finished with 10. Antwane Daniels and former Pebblebrook standout Zyree Brown each added eight points. All 13 KSU players who appeared in the game scored. Kennesaw State took the lead for good 4:20 into the game and the score was 53-28 at halftime, with Taylor racking up 12 points. Kennesaw State extended its lead to 83-40 during the second half, fueled by a 14-3 scoring run. Keriawn Berry scored a team-high 12 points in the second half. The Owls outrebounded LaGrange 56-33, including 24-10 on the offensive glass, which led to 32 points. KSU dominated points in the paint 56-16. Austen Colton led the way for the Panthers with 12 points. Ishindi Sakulanda added 11 points for LaGrange. Kyle Smith finished with five points. Kennesaw State

Kennesaw, GA · 17h

eastcobbnews.com

Dickerson and Kell renovations on Cobb school board agenda

The Cobb Board of Education on Thursday will be asked to hire architects to begin renovation projects at Dickerson Middle School and Kell High School. Agenda items for both projects will be presented at a work session that starts at 2 p.m. and action is scheduled at a voting session beginning at 7 p.m.

Marietta, GA · 2d

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