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Erick Allen won the Democratic runoff for the Cobb County Board of Commissioners District 2, with low voter turnout. He will face Republican Alicia Adams in the April 29 special election.
Michael Brantley received the 2024 Silver Eagle Award for exceptional leadership in Cobb County's PARKS department.
Politics & Govt in ...
Georgia Governor Kemp appointed Democratic Senator Emanuel Jones to the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee, tasked with influencing state budgetary decisions.
Marietta's Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department introduces a Women’s 5v5 basketball program on Tuesdays for those 21+, limited to 30 players, with a $2 fee, running March 4th-April 8th.
Duluth plans to turn storm drains into art to raise environmental awareness, involving local students and organizations in the beautification and educational project.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Charges of child molestation against former Cherokee Bluff High School soccer coach Cal Cook have been dropped after presenting evidence of his innocence.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Grady Health System seeks community input on a new ER facility planned for Union City, prioritizing local feedback to address a "healthcare desert" south of I-20.
Former student Ashton Hornsby was fatally shot after a prom party in Powder Springs, and Carlos Diaz has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Georgia's February tax revenue increased by 4.6% to $2.13 billion, with rises in motor fuel excise and individual income taxes, despite a slight year-to-date decline after adjustments.
Volunteers significantly improved Birmingham Park during an annual Clean-up Day, with larger-than-expected turnout and substantial progress in park maintenance.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Peachtree Street in Atlanta faces lane closures for resurfacing from March 11-21, 2025, 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays.
Gwinnett County begins a new resource center to improve mental health, offering services for veterans and families, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Two men were shot in the ankles at a motorcycle repair shop in Southwest Atlanta; police are investigating the incident with no clear motive or suspects yet.
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