Reduced fees help lure businesses to Kennesaw
by Megan Thornton
12:05 AM, Friday, May 24
Separate incentives packages were unanimously approved at Monday night’s council meeting for the Green Roof Inn and David and Joyce VanDyke, whose properties will be annexed into the city; Lazy Guys Distillery, a craft whiskey distillery slated to...

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Sen. Steve Thompson (D-Marietta) reviews literature during the first day of the legislative session at the State Capitol on Monday morning. Five of Cobb’s senators voted for a rule capping lobbyists’ gifts at $100.<br>Staff/Laura Moon
Cobb senators jump into legislative session by giving the ...
Five of Cobb’s six state senators voted on Monday, the first day of the 2013 legislative session, to impose a rule th...
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Chairman Tim Lee said Monday that the EDGE program is ‘vitally important to the long-term success of our great county.’<br>Staff/Samantha M. Shal
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Man arrested in standoff to face felony terror charges
When Cobb County Sheriff’s Office deputies and investigators attempted to serve an arrest warrant at an east Cobb hom...
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Tow truck removed after residents protest to city
Protests last week by neighbors led to the end of what they deemed an annoyance at Lewis Park just north of the Squar...
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Sen. Hunter Hill (R-Smyrna) photographs family and friends Monday sitting in the senate gallery as his wife, Shannan, right, and mother, Dicksie King, look on. Hill was later sworn into office during the first day of the 2013 state legislative session.<br>Staff/Laura Moon
Cobb senators take top positions
Cobb state senators were elevated to influential appointments on Monday with Lindsey Tippins (R-west Cobb) named chai...
11:50 PM, Monday, January 14
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Marietta seeking to get parents more involved in schools
Getting parents involved in students’ education is something officials at Marietta City Schools take seriously and ha...
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Cobb school board to look at ’14 budget
The Cobb County School Board will get its first in-depth look at next year’s budgeting process when it comes together...
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East Cobb man arrested after three-hour stand off with dep...
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Family of four temporarily displaced by early-morning apar...
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Man killed after being hit by car trying to cross Floyd Rd.
A Mableton man was killed after being hit by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
08:39 AM, Monday, January 14
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An open house is held for the new Lassiter Concert Hall at Lassiter High School.
Lassiter unveils new, 1,000-seat performing arts center
Looking around at the Greek columns surrounding the stage, plush seats and acoustical features of the new performing ...
12:22 AM, Monday, January 14
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Free training to teach signs of child abuse
The public is invited to participate in a free training session that could help adults learn how to better recognize ...
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Cobb County Campus Police Officer Bill Dawson ensures that the doors around Harrison High School are locked during the school day. <br>Staff/Laura Moon
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As the Georgia General Assembly gears up to address the issue of gifts from lobbyists, state Rep. Earl Ehrhart (R-Pow...
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