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Marietta Daily Journal

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Powder Springs approves development with 251 apartments, 24 townhomes

The Powder Springs City Council unanimously approved a development with 251 apartments and 24 townhomes during this week's council meeting. The development, proposed by Wood Partners, sits on 14.65 acres at the intersection of Lewis and Oglesby roads, near C.H. James Parkway. Kenneth Wood with Planners and Engineers Collaborative, representing the project, said the developers met with nearby residents to help shape the plan and decreased apartment height. Plans for the development include two separate residential areas. One side of the property is set to hold 251 multi-family units in four four-story buildings, with 5,200 square feet of amenity space, including a pool. The other half of the property will have 24 two-story townhomes. Between both residential areas, the proposal includes a 17,000-square-foot public park. For the apartment units, 384-parking spaces are proposed. Each townhome would have a two-car garage with space for two additional cars in each driveway. Designs for the property, which backs up to the nearby Springbrooke Estates subdivision, includes a 30-foot landscape buffer, as well as a six-foot fence. A natural tree buffer along a creek, which bisects the property, is included. The development requires a homeowners association. The council approved the development with 13 stipulations,

Powder Springs, GA · 3d

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Fulton County certifies election results from 2026 midterms

Fulton County, GA · 4h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/05/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/05/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 1 location HYATT REGENCY SUITES - PADELLA RESTAURANT - FOOD — 🟠 74 (Grade C)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 2999 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 956-1234 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 3 locations LAHORE GRILL RESTAURANT — 🟡 84 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1869 COBB PKWY S STE 150 MARIETTA, GA 30060 • (678) 398-9868DAVINCI'S PIZZERIA — 🟡 87 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1810 SPRING RD STE 1 SMYRNA, GA 30080 • (678) 697-6921PARADISE RESTAURANT — 🟡 89 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 6200 MABLETON PKWY SW STE 102 MABLETON, GA 30126 • (770) 739-4999 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 1 location WAFFLE HOUSE #2070 — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-05-2026 • 1450 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY MABLETON, GA 30126 • (770) 729-5700 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/05/2026–11/05/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 3d

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Number of HIV patients tripled in one metro Atlanta jail and taxpayers are footing the bill

The number of inmates receiving HIV treatment in one metro Atlanta jail has tripled.

Rockdale County, GA · 2h

Lovely Garden Roots

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A Tree Kurt Jensen Says Stood Over 75 Feet Split His Family's Kennesaw Rental Home in Half While They Slept, and Asbestos Ruined 99% of What They Owned

A tree crashed through a Kennesaw, Georgia rental home while the Jensen family slept. Asbestos contamination ruined nearly everything they owned, and they had no renters insurance.

Kennesaw, GA · 3d

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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 · 3h

Marietta Daily Journal

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AROUND TOWN: Georgia’s last Democratic governor has advice for its next one

The day after Georgia elected its first Democratic governor in over two decades, the last person to hold that distinction spoke in Cobb County. Roy Barnes, who served as Georgia’s governor from 1999 to 2003, addressed the Rotary Club of Marietta Wednesday. Georgia’s last Democratic governor opened his remarks by joking that he didn’t know what to talk about. He went on to analyze the 2026 midterm election results from the night before, and gave his perspective on why the Democratic Party had such banner results across the nation. Barnes chalked up the widespread Democratic victories to national frustrations with President Donald Trump’s administration. “Donald Trump crisscrossed primarily the Southeast and Midwest, and told the crowds that were listening, ‘Vote like I'm on the ballot,’” he said. “And they did.” Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms was elected as Georgia’s first Democratic mayor in over two decades since Barnes left office, and became the first Black woman to be elected governor of any state. Barnes expressed optimism about Bottoms’ future as governor, noting she will be Georgia’s first governor since 1966 to not come through the Georgia General Assembly. “I think it's going to be a learning curve for her,”

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Rock Dawg Tavern Takes Over Old Timbers Spot in Smyrna With 13 TVs, Live Bands

The building that once housed Timbers on Concord Road SE in Smyrna is under renovation, taking shape as Rock Dawg Tavern. Owner Terry Tucker is overseeing a complete remodel and new branding at 730 Concord Road SE, aiming to turn the familiar watering hole into a sports-and-home-cooking spot with a fresh identity.

Smyrna, GA · 3d

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Fulton commission chair-elect announces transition team

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mo Ivory, the incoming chair of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, announced her transition team Monday as she prepares to take the helm of the commission in January. Her team will be made up of “a group of distinguished civic, business and...

Fulton County, GA · 10h

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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 · 3d

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North Atlanta, Then: A Stone Bungalow Above the Chattahoochee

The Collins-Yardum House in Sandy Springs, photographed August 2, 2006, by Robert A. Bass Hartrampf, Inc. for the National Park Service. Public-domain image, NPS Southeast Regional Office Digital Collection. In August 2006, a photographer working under contract to the National Park Service made this front view of the Collins-Yardum House,...

Sandy Springs, GA · 1d

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 · 7h

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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 · 12h

Rough Draft Atlanta

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Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges

The Dunwoody Homeowners Association urged the DeKalb County School District to address both elementary under-enrollment and high school overcrowding through transparent, data-driven decisions regarding school closures and facility maintenance. The post Opinion: DeKalb Schools should address Dunwoody schools’ population challenges appeared first on Rough Draft® .

Dunwoody, GA · 10h

Marietta Daily Journal

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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

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb advances application for Atlanta Road apartment complex

A zoning application to transform a former Pilot truck stop into a 249-unit apartment complex in Vinings has advanced to the Board of Commissioners. During its zoning hearing Tuesday, the Cobb Planning Commission unanimously voted to advance developer Flournoy Development Group’s application to the Board of Commissioners without a recommendation following concerns raised about the proposed complex’s potential traffic impact. The application proposes rezoning a 3.79-acre site just off I-285 to construct a five-story apartment complex. The site, located at 4600 Atlanta Road, just off the northbound exit of I-285, in Vinings, was the former site of a Pilot truck stop and is currently owned by the county, according to Kevin Moore, an attorney representing Flournoy. The proposed building would have 288,000 square feet of residential space, according to county documents. Floor plans were not provided in Flournoy’s application, and it is unclear what the average square footage of each unit will be. According to a stipulation letter from Moore to county zoning staff, the proposed building will be four stories tall along the side facing Atlanta Road, while the side facing I-285 will be five stories tall. “(Flournoy Development Group) are a known player, a known developer, in this

Vinings, GA · 1d

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Toro Development Opens $560 Million Medley Mixed-Use Destination in Metro Atlanta

Johns Creek, Ga. — Toro Development Co., a locally based development firm led by Mark Toro, has officially opened Medley, a $560 million mixed-use campus in Johns Creek, a northern suburb of Atlanta in Fulton County. Toro Development held a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29 for the 43-acre project, which culminated in the opening of 25 new restaurants and retailers, including Trader Joe’s, Shake Shack, Sephora, BODYROK, Kontour Med Spa, Five Daughters Bakery, Summit Coffee, Hollow Oak, Drybar and Petfolk, among others.

Johns Creek, GA · 3d

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Roswell to host hazardous waste day for residents on Nov. 14

ROSWELL, Ga. — The city of Roswell invites residents to experience two free opportunities to help make Roswell cleaner on Nov. 14. From 8:30 - 11 a.m., Roswell residents are invited to Household Hazardous Waste Day, a time to safely dispose of unsafe items around the home. Held at the Hembree facility at 1810 Hembree Road, the event is open to Roswell residents only.

Roswell, GA · 12h

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Metro Atlanta communities come together to honor veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Communities across metro Atlanta came together Saturday to honor veterans and their families ahead of Veterans Day.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 1d

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