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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 · 1d

Cherokee Tribune

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New fire station opening in Woodstock Saturday

Woodstock Fire Station 28, a new facility designed to expand public safety services and support Woodstock's growing community, is opening Saturday. The city is hosting a grand opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday to celebrate the new fire station, located at 1009 Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will feature local officials, neighboring fire departments and city personnel, a fire truck "push-in" and fire hose uncoupling, followed by a community lunch served until 2 p.m., city representatives said. Fire Station 28 features three apparatus bays, a quint fire truck, living quarters and training space with modern design elements focused on firefighter safety, operational readiness and long-term efficiency, according to the city. The new fire station "enhances emergency response capabilities for the northern corridor of Woodstock and strengthens mutual aid coverage for neighboring jurisdictions," city representatives said in a news release. "This station represents a major investment in public safety and reflects our city’s commitment to protecting residents as Woodstock continues to grow," Woodstock Fire Chief Shane Dobson said in a statement. "Station 28 will significantly improve response times and allow our firefighters to better serve the community." Woodstock broke ground on the 11,000 square-foot

Woodstock, GA · 17h

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 · 1d

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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 · 18h
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Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/04/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/04/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location WINNWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY — 🟡 82 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 100 WHITLOCK AVE MARIETTA, GA 30064 • (770) 428-6200 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 4 locations MONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 3326 S COBB DR SE SMYRNA, GA 30080 • (678) 738-5437CANOE — 🟢 91 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 4199 PACES FERRY RD SE ATLANTA, GA 30339 • (770) 432-2663SOCIAL KITCHEN — 🟢 96 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 3100 INTERSTATE NORTH CIR SE STE 190 ATLANTA, GA 30339 • (678) 910-5600STERLING ESTATES OF EAST COBB - FOOD — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-04-2026 • 4220 LOWER ROSWELL RD MARIETTA, GA 30068 • (678) 946-4454 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/04/2026–11/04/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

CBS News

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Georgia Power opens state's largest battery facility

Cherokee County, GA · 16h

Only In Your State

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The Legend Behind Georgia's Most Haunted Bridge

For more than 40 years, folks have claimed that drivers who set a candy bar on their hood inside Concord Covered Bridge in Georgia will hear the footsteps of ghost children clamoring for the sweet treat. Drivers, of course, use the bridge by day to make their way between Smyrna and Mableton, but come nightfall, […]

Georgia · 4d

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 · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Voters veto Mableton redevelopment powers

Mableton voters shot down a ballot measure which would give the city redevelopment powers under Georgia’s Redevelopment Law in Tuesday’s election. The Mableton measure failed with 51.98% of voters, 14,933 ballots, siding against redevelopment powers and 48.02%, 14,796 ballots, cast in its favor, according to unofficial results. Results are not official until certified by the Cobb Board of Elections on Nov. 9. Redevelopment powers would allow the city to carry out community redevelopment, create tax allocation districts (TADs) and issue tax allocation bonds to boost redevelopment. TADs work by freezing property values inside a determined district at a base level. As developers then build developments, increasing property values, tax revenue above the base goes into a fund where it is used to repay bonds or fund public improvements. Once the cost of the redevelopment is fully paid, the TAD ends and all tax revenue is returned to the city. Mayor Michael Owens previously told the Journal redevelopment areas could include the Six Flags and I-20 gateway area and Floyd Road commercial strips. In a statement, Owens recognized the choice of voters not to grant the Mableton City Council redevelopment powers. “While this tool would have allowed our city to implement

Mableton, GA · 1d

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With over 1.2 million dazzling lights, the largest residential Christmas light display in Georgia is tucked away in a neighborhood just 30 minutes from Atlanta—famously featured on ABC’s ‘Great Christmas Light Fight’

Step into a massive wonderland of lights, just outside of the ATL this winter at Lights of Joy! This sprawling Christmas light display has more than 1.2 million dazzling lights… and you don’t want to miss it. Keep scrolling for all the details on this must-see experience!. What...

Kennesaw, GA · 1d

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12 schools open enrollment to families who live outside of Cobb County

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Families living outside Cobb County can now register their children for 12 public schools through a tuition-based program. Cobb County Schools launched its new "Choose Cobb" initiative, allowing non-resident families to apply for admission across 12 district campuses. The school district operates 112 campuses, but administrators selected only facilities that currently have dozens or more open classroom spots.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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Things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Nov. 6–8

Here is a list of a few things to do in Cobb County this weekend: Friday, November 6 to Sunday, November 8. 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 · 2d

WSB Radio

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Full closure of I-285 in metro Atlanta scheduled this weekend

Motorists should also allow significant additional travel time during these closures and seek alternate routes if possible.

Fulton County, GA · 2d

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 · 16h

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,”

Georgia · 16h

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Taste of Kennesaw- Sat.Nov. 7 : Bring Your Appetite

The Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw invite you and your family to sample over 30 local restaurants from the Kennesaw and Cobb County area. Who doesn’t like to eat? This is a great way to sample all your favorite restaurants again and again!. Admission to the...

Kennesaw, GA · 3d

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Fulton County reentry program offers affordable housing for former inmates

ATLANTA - A new Fulton County transitional housing initiative is opening doors for formerly incarcerated men and women striving to reenter the community and avoid homelessness. Fulton County transitional housing. What we know:. Social entrepreneur Keith Lewis launched Project Rebuild to help people transition from incarceration into secure living environments....

Fulton County, GA · 2d

cobbcountycourier.com

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From a giant chicken to a locomotive: A Cobb County trivia quiz

From a giant chicken to a famous locomotive, Cobb County has plenty of stories to explore. Try these five questions. 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

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Billion-dollar Bartow County data center plan sparks pushback from residents

Plans to build a sprawling, billion-dollar data center in Bartow County are drawing opposition from some residents. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The data center received approval this week for a site off State Route 293. The 560-acre site is expected to be cleared to make way for a 350,000-square-foot computing facility. Angela Hogue, who lives in Bartow County, says she and her husband are against the project. “My husband and I don’t agree with it,” Hogue said. Hogue says she’s flat-out against Bartow County and Kingston becoming home to another data center in Georgia. Many residents who oppose data centers claim they cause environmental damage, increased water consumption, higher electric bills and noise. “I hate them, honestly. They’re taking over everywhere you look. They’re putting up another one,” said James Nation, another Bartow County resident. “It’s just not something we need out here,” said Dana Nation. TRENDING STORIES: Recall alert: Popular blood pressure medication recalled Woman found dead inside Loews Atlanta hotel room, man charged with murder 11-night cruise canceled after Coast Guard detains ship But the city government of Kingston, which has a population of just over 700, believes it needs the

Bartow County, GA · 3d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Powder Springs appoints new city manager

Powder Springs has a new city manager. The Powder Springs City Council unanimously appointed Tammi Sadler Jones as the city’s new city manager during this week’s council meeting. Jones’ appointment follows the retirement of longtime City Manager Pam Conner, who retired this summer. Jones took over as interim city manager in July, having previously served as the city’s assistant city manager. The council also presented Jones' with a certificate after she was recently honored for 30 years of service to city government by the International City-County Management Association. “First of all, I want to give all honor and praises to God for today. I’m just so grateful for the recognition that you have given to me,” Jones said. She told the mayor and council she was thankful and grateful for their unanimous vote. At the end of the meeting, each of the council members congratulated Jones on her appointment. "I want to say to Tammi, congratulations," Mayor Al Thurman told Jones. "I want you to know, certainly, and to all of your staff, especially since you have taken on the job of interim city manager, the city hasn’t missed a beat." ​Megan Jackson is a corps member with Report for

Powder Springs, GA · 1d