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City of Cartersville Responds to Overnight Storm
The City of Cartersville faced a severe storm Thursday night, resulting in significant disruptions, including structure fires, widespread power outages, structure damage, and extensive debris. The city’s Fire, Electric, and Public Works departments have been working diligently to address the aftermath and ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
Storm sends tree crashing through home in Canton; knocks out power to thousands
CANTON, Ga. - Wind and rain temporarily knocked out power to thousands of customers in Cherokee County on Friday evening as a storm system swept through parts of metro Atlanta. The storms were responsible for downed trees in areas like Canton, where a tree came down onto a house on...
Georgia Department of Public Health reports 6 cases of West Nile Virus
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Georgia Department of Public Health has reported six West Nile Virus cases in Georgia. Anne Dillard is currently at Emory Hospital. She said she can’t move her legs. Doctors told her she contracted West Nile Virus. She said as a healthy 53-year-old...
Waleska Taking Applications for City Clerk and Manager Position
The city of Waleska is looking to hire a new city clerk/manager. The city’s current city clerk/manager, Robyn Smith, is stepping down due to health reasons, she said. She will remain with the city in an office clerk role. The city is in the process of interviewing candidates for the city clerk/manager role, and is still accepting applications. ...
Cobb County homeowner facing new woes amid ongoing driveway sinkhole legal battle
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Cobb County Department of Transportation crews are repaving the streets of the Calumet West subdivision in Kennesaw. They posted signs in the neighborhood instructing people not to park on the streets or they may be towed. And that’s a big problem for one homeowner....
Mom says federal aid delays are impacting her son's tuition payments
KENNESAW, Ga. — A local mother said she was forced to scramble to come up with enough money to pay her son's tuition at Kennesaw State University (KSU) after experiencing delays with his federal student aid. Melissa Perryman, who has been vocal about her frustrations, said she’s not alone....
Cherokee County Approves Highway 20 East Overlay Standards
Cherokee County officials have created a Highway 20 East Overlay District, which creates design and architectural standards for new development in the area. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Aug. 20 to amend two articles in the county zoning ordinance to add regulations for this district. The Highway 20 East Overlay District encompasses Highway 20 east, or Cumming Highway, from Canton Marketplace to the Forsyth County line. ...
Cobb to Consider 4-Story Student Housing Complex Near KSU
This Tuesday, the Cobb Planning Commission will consider a proposed four-story student housing development near Kennesaw State University. Atlanta-based developer Campus Realty Advisors is proposing a building with 154 student apartments and 460 bedrooms at 500 Chastain Center Boulevard, south of Chastain Road. The units will range from studio apartments to four-bedroom units, with sizes between 547 and 1,397 square feet. According to the submitted site plan, the complex will...
Cherokee Dems Donate Over $1,700 to Clear Student Lunch Debt
The Cherokee County Democrats donated $1,731 to the Cherokee County School District Aug. 28 to cover outstanding balances for students’ meals, the organization announced. Funds were raised through the party’s “Erase School Lunch Debt” campaign, an initiative to support a dedicated fund focused on eliminating school lunch debt for underserved students in Cherokee. A check was presented to CCSD’s School Nutrition department. According to the party, the donation covered the cost of 706 meals.
Press Release: Public Hearing for Proposed Expansion of Historic District
The City of Canton will hold a public hearing on Oct. 3, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the Canton City Hall Auditorium for the purpose of considering and receiving public comment on the expansion of the existing Historic District. All meetings are open to the public. Any individual interested in the proposed annual updates may appear in support or opposition either in person, by agent, or attorney.
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