Local Government
Local Government
McBath's trafficking detection bill clears Senate, awaits Trump
A bill co-led by East Cobb's U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath that would require Labor Department employees to spot human trafficking during workplace inspections passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits President Trump's signature.
Sports
Walton beats Etowah to claim region volleyball title
Walton defeated Etowah 3-1 on Thursday to win its eighth consecutive Region 5AAAAAAA volleyball title, clinching a top-eight seed in the Class AAAAAAA state tournament.
Marietta, GA
4:00 pm, October 11, 2026
68°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
Feels like 68° · 10% rain
Local Government
McBath's trafficking detection bill clears Senate, awaits Trump
A bill co-led by East Cobb's U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath that would require Labor Department employees to spot human trafficking during workplace inspections passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits President Trump's signature.
Sports
Walton beats Etowah to claim region volleyball title
Walton defeated Etowah 3-1 on Thursday to win its eighth consecutive Region 5AAAAAAA volleyball title, clinching a top-eight seed in the Class AAAAAAA state tournament.
Local Government
Cobb proposes ADUs, housing incentives in code overhaul
Marietta, GA
4:00 pm, October 11, 2026
68°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
Feels like 68° · 10% rain
Local Government
McBath's trafficking detection bill clears Senate, awaits Trump
A bill co-led by East Cobb's U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath that would require Labor Department employees to spot human trafficking during workplace inspections passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits President Trump's signature.
Sports
Walton beats Etowah to claim region volleyball title
Walton defeated Etowah 3-1 on Thursday to win its eighth consecutive Region 5AAAAAAA volleyball title, clinching a top-eight seed in the Class AAAAAAA state tournament.
Local Government
Cobb proposes ADUs, housing incentives in code overhaul
Marietta, GA
4:00 pm, October 11, 2026
68°F
Slight Chance Drizzle
Feels like 68° · 10% rain
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Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
Local Government
McBath's trafficking detection bill clears Senate, awaits Trump
A bill co-led by East Cobb's U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath that would require Labor Department employees to spot human trafficking during workplace inspections passed the Senate unanimously and now awaits President Trump's signature.
Local Government
Cobb proposes ADUs, housing incentives in code overhaul
Cobb County's proposed code overhaul, including ADUs by special permit, a Housing Incentive Program for affordable developments and tighter property maintenance rules, heads to Board of Commissioners public hearings Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Rescue seeks help finding kitten stolen from Cobb Petco
Cobb County police are looking for two people who stole a 5½-month-old tuxedo kitten named Peggy from a Petco adoption event at the Akers Mill Shopping Center on Sept. 19, and the rescue group is asking the public to help find her.
Public Safety
Cobb jail detainee dies after medical emergency, second since July
Martin Floyd, 42, died early Tuesday at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after a medical emergency at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, making him the second detainee to die under medical circumstances at the facility since July.
Business
Business
Business
Business
East Cobb logs 44 home sales as Cagle Road closes at $2.6M
A $2.6 million Cagle Road sale topped 44 East Cobb home closings recorded the week of Sept. 14–18, with five sales exceeding $1 million across the Walton, Lassiter and Wheeler zones.
Business
Jeni's ice cream to open at Avenue East Cobb later in 2026
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams will open later in 2026 at 4475 Roswell Road in the former Press Waffle Co. space, becoming the chain's 11th metro Atlanta location and third in Cobb County.
Elections
Elections
Elections
Elections
Birrell and Redmon outline competing plans for Cobb
Republican incumbent JoAnn Birrell and Democratic challenger Kevin Redmon lay out contrasting positions on Roswell Road traffic, data center zoning and county spending ahead of the Nov. 3 election for Cobb County's District 3 commission seat.
Elections
Cobb early voting opens Oct. 13 with East Cobb site ready
Early voting for Cobb County's Nov. 3 general election opens Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 13 locations including the East Cobb Government Service Center, with absentee ballot requests accepted through Oct. 23.
Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
Cameron Joyce
News Producer
Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.
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