European grocery chain Lidl opened its southwest Marietta location, 2641 Powder Springs Road SW in Marietta, on Wednesday.
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The Cobb school board on Thursday is expected finalize plans to borrow $90 million to fund the district’s 2019 construction projects.
CANTON – A local auto repair shop owner will not be allowed to continue with his business activities after adjacent property owners and county officials expressed their concern Tuesday about the disrepair of the property and its effect on surrounding property values.
A new app created by a 16-year-old Georgia resident could make eating at restaurants easier and less stressful for food allergy sufferers. In the United States, food allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness, and it is estimated that over 15 million Americans have food allergi…
WOODSTOCK--A small group gathered at the Woodstock Public Library Saturday to learn how to help save lives through a suicide prevention training.
Two Calhoun residents reportedly found out recently what can happen when they do not obey the commands of police officers at a crime scene.
The city of Sandy Springs continues to make amendments to its development code, despite objections from some of its residents and even one council member.
Marietta Police have released the name of the man killed in an auto wreck on Delk Road Sunday morning shortly before 8.
The owner of a Marietta auto repair shop is under arrest for allegedly using an illegal engine additive — methamphetamine.
Two friends from Marietta were spotted on the trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Saturday doing what furloughed park rangers can’t: picking up litter.
A Marietta man is in jail after allegedly using a police officer’s own stun gun against him after a struggle, according to an arrest warrant.
Four state senators from Cobb have been appointed as committee chairs for the 2019-20 legislative session.
Fairburn’s slogan is “Situated to Succeed,” and Mayor Elizabeth Carr-Hurst said it was an ideal fit for the city as it “embraces our future while remembering our past.”
Pandora makes its first down of the year in Atlanta on Jan. 31 at the Bud Light Dive Bar at The Tabernacle with a free concert to kick off the weekend of The Big Game. The largest streaming music provider in the U.S. is proud to present hometown favorites, Zac Brown Band as part of their […]
Milton Parks and Recreation Department search for a fall football program provider is underway.
WOODSTOCK--Just over a week back from winter break, the River Ridge High School drama club is preparing to present a favorite comedy about a high school teenager-turned-CIA agent in “Spy School,” running Thursday through Saturday and Tuesday.
Tad Leithead, the executive director of the Cumberland Community Improvement District, is facing a driving under the influence charge following a Jan. 6 incident in Forsyth County, according to police reports.
AUSTELL — After nearly three decades in office, Austell Mayor Joe Jerkins confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek re-election.
Roswell Police Department enacted its first upgrade under new leadership on Jan. 14.
WOODSTOCK—Break-ins and other crimes are not common in the houses of the Copper Ridge subdivision near Woodstock, but homeowners association president Doug Philbrick with his fellow board members have installed a license plate camera system at the subdivision entrance for extra security.
Police Chief Mark J. Mitchell said his force is expecting to move from its current headquarters into the former Canton City Hall at 151 Elizabeth St. next month.
Two Bartow County residents were being held in the Floyd County Jail in Rome today after a report they gave a child a drink containing methamphetamine.
North Fulton Community Charities is changing the course introducing a new golf fundraiser alongside its annual event this spring.
Brian Kemp is now officially Georgia’s 83rd governor. He was inaugurated at 2 p.m. Monday and kicked off his term as governor with a pledge to unify the state. After a contentious election campaign against democrat Stacey Abrams, Kemp used his inaugural address — his first opportunity to spe…
Fresh from receiving stellar reviews at The Miami Independent Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival and IndieFest, “In the Moment,” a movie by Atlanta producer Kevin Greene, will premiere at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse in Sandy Springs Friday.
A Smyrna man is one of seven alleged high-ranking members of the Gangster Disciples street gang facing federal racketeering charges.
Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott and members of the county’s community development team will host the first of three upcoming meetings for the Johnson Ferry/Shallowford Small Area Plan on Tuesday evening.
Crews work to remove a willow oak tree estimated to be 120 years old from the southeast corner of Glover Park on Monday morning.
A burst pipeline on Dallas Highway at Mars Hill in west Cobb sent a torrent of water high into the air Monday afternoon, flooding the streets and a portion of the nearby Walgreens’ parking lot.
An agreement between Alpharetta and Milton dissolving recreation and parks non-resident fees will result in increased costs for some residents.
A decision on a proposal for a $16 million bond and tax break for Smyrna-based Floor & Decor has been delayed by a Cobb judge following an east Cobb resident’s objections.
North Fulton Community Improvement District (CID) was recognized by Georgia Trend having two of its own in the list of the “100 Most Influential Georgians.”
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will hold a series of public information open houses concerning the proposed Georgia 400 express lanes (PI 0001757) in Fulton and Forsyth counties.
While pursuing a career in neurology, Dr. Josh Turknett found himself trekking farther down an alternative approach to protecting “our greatest asset.”
Roswell Rotarian and businessman Hal Coleman aims to drive small business success with his forthcoming workshop.
State and local authorities have tools that are effective in fighting the abuse of dangerous opioid drugs, such as wider use of the overdose antidote naloxone and more availability of places to dispose of unused drugs, officials said.
ATLANTA — The halls of the Capitol were crowded with lawmakers and their families Monday as the first day of the Georgia Legislature’s 2019 session kicked off.
In 2018, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Development Disabilities (DBHDD) initiated a study to improve the health, independence and recovery in the state.
A crate late model race car bullets into the curve of a dirt race track in Georgia. More than 2,000 pounds of chassis, shocks, springs, tires and sheet metal body careen at more than 100 mph.
Crews continue to work on the construction of the North Cobb Regional Library.
WOODSTOCK – Woodstock planners have given the first thumbs-up to the future site plans for Morgan’s Ace Hardware, which will be moving out of the downtown district to make room for a city center development.
Brian Kemp will be sworn in as Georgia’s 83rd governor today and it is the first day of business for 2019 under the Gold Dome for the state legislature. Kemp is set to be sworn in at 2 p.m. We will have real time coverage of the inauguration and highlights from the first day of […]
Some Paulding and Douglas legislators differ widely on bills they believe Georgia lawmakers need to approve by the end of the current session.
Although it was the 40th anniversary of MARTA’s combined bus and rail service, the company’s CEO and general manager, Jeff Parker, looked only to the future in the sixth Annual State of MARTA Breakfast held Friday at the Lowe’s Atlanta Hotel in Midtown.
Interstate 75 South was backed up for hours following a wreck involving a Floyd County Sheriff’s deputy transporting two prisoners, according to Coosa Valley News.
Paulding’s legislative delegation appears united in wanting to make sure funding for a planned multi-million-dollar state Aviation Academy is approved this session.
The City of Dunwoody, in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is planning Dunwoody’s MLK Jr. Day of Service, an event open to all ages. The mission is to give back to the community. Sign up for an opportunity to participate by visiting the Dunwoody…
A week from today marks what would be the 90th birthday of American icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Today is the day Gov.-elect Brian Kemp becomes Gov. Brain Kemp.
The Georgia Air National Guard has a new Assistant Adjutant General of Air following a ceremony at Dobbins Air Reserve Base on Sunday.
