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Longhorns get big test with Houston County

Friday’s first-round Class AAAAAA playoff matchup will pit Kell’s depth against Houston County’s star quality. The Bears (5-5) feature Colorado State-committed running back Austin Stinson, who has rushed for 1,727 yards and 24 touchdowns, and highly recruited wide receiver Jeffery Thomas, who has 979 yards and 10 touchdowns on 72 receptions. “They have a really special running back and a big offensive line,” said Kell coach Bobby May. “For us, we need to stop their best players and take away what they do best. There are still some other players who can make plays, but we feel like if we can make them get to their third option, we’ll feel really confident.” The Longhorns (8-2) counter with Georgia Tech commit Moonie Gipson at running back, who is nearing 100% after rehabbing the ankle injury he suffered in last season's playoffs. Gipson has 612 yards and 11 touchdowns, but the Longhorns also have two other ballcarriers with more than 400 yards rushing this season. Senior wide receiver Brock Burrus has committed to West Virginia and has a 1,000-yard season, but junior quarterback Boston Pierce, Cobb County's leading passer, has completed passes to 10 different receivers. Burrus averages 27.5 yards a reception

Houston County, GA · 16h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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 · 16h

Yahoo!

Metro Atlanta academy to build $47 million athletics complex

The Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is building a new $47 million athletics complex funded by an ELOST, or Educational Local Option Sales and Use Taxes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Construction on the project began in fall 2026. A groundbreaking is scheduled for Wednesday.

Atlanta, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

Cobb weekend events include a parade, pickleball and opera

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15. Be sure to check the information in the provided links to verify time and date, and to check for any changes, cancellations or sell-outs (also for any mistakes that we at the Courier might have made in transcribing the event information … we are not infallible :-).

Cobb County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Metro Atlanta school community mourns longtime teacher

A metro Atlanta school community is mourning the loss of a longtime educator remembered for her passion for teaching, laughter and encouraging spirit.

Douglas County, GA · 2d

hoodline.com

partner publisher · 99.5K followers

Sandy Springs Townhome Project Launches Sales With Prices Starting at $1.79 Million

Eight luxury townhomes have replaced a previously empty corner lot at 4784 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Sales have launched at Chastain Overlook, located at Roswell Road and Mystic Drive, just north of the Atlanta city limits and about a mile northeast of Chastain Park, according to Urbanize Atlanta. Citywide...

Sandy Springs, GA · 22h

WSB Radio

Company renting homes in metro Atlanta accused of charging hidden fees

Progress Residential, the nation's largest property manager of single-family rental homes, is accused of advertising misleading rental prices, charging hidden fees and improperly deducting money from tenants' security deposits.

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Homeowners Association at troubled metro Atlanta condos set security on unauthorized residents

The City of South Fulton was asked to review security activity at a long-troubled community after notices were posted regarding evictions.

South Fulton, GA · 2d

ComingSoon

Ryan Seacrest’s $2.7 Million Stadium Project Gets Major Update

The future of the Dunwoody High School football team is about to change with the Seacrest Stadium. The $2.7 million project has finally received the greenlight. The stadium will break ground in the week of November 23, 2026. Ryan Seacrest’s high school stadium gets $2.7 million update. The DeKalb...

Dunwoody, GA · 1d

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

partner publisher · 142.5K followers

CFP chairman reveals why Georgia is No. 1 in rankings

CFP Chairman Hunter Yurachek was effusive in his praise of Georgia and how its dominant 42-7 win over Ole Miss factored into No. 1 ranking.

Athens, 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

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 · 17h

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

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Declining enrollment could mean school closures, campus consolidations in metro Atlanta county

Three schools in North Fulton County could close in the coming years as Fulton County Schools considers consolidating campuses amid declining enrollment.

Fulton County, 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 · 22h

Marietta Daily Journal

Christmas at Piedmont is Dec. 11-12

The annual Christmas at Piedmont Arts & Crafts Festival, presented by Superior Plumbing an C&S Paving Inc., will be 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. on Dec. 12 at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road in Marietta. There will be food and entertainment as over 40 local schools and organizations perform on two stages. Shop with local arts and crafts vendors for the latest Christmas gifts. There will be free pictures with Santa. Admission and parking is free. There is ample parking at JJ Daniel Middle School and Gabe’s Department Store, 2949 Canton Road in Marietta, with shuttle services provided. For more information, call 770-423-1330 or email missy@jrmmanagement.com .

Marietta, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal