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Cobb County Water System Reports 300 Gallon Sewage Overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 300 gallon wastewater sewer overflow occurred on July 22. The overflow, resulting from grease, occurred at 229 Wynona Drive in Marietta and discharged into a tributary to Nickajack Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on July 22 at 8:10 a.m. and the overflow was stopped on July 22 at 9 a.m. Water System employees upon arrival observed a manhole spilling with the lid secured. The escaping sewage left a 30-foot by 20-foot gray area entering the tributary. After using a jet machine to unstop the sewer line, the crew spread potpourri and lime on the affected area. During their time onsite, the crew did not observe any fish kills. For more information, call the Cobb County Water System’s Maintenance Division at 770-419-6351.
'Our studio is toast': County Headquarters Suffers Water Damage
MARIETTA — A pipe's failure over the weekend led to extensive water damage in the county's headquarters, including the jeopardization of over $400,000 in new equipment purchased for the county's communications department. The aftermath of the flooding was detailed to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners at Monday's agenda review session. According to Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, the source of the water was traced to the Human Resources office on the...
Atlanta artist Mohan Lal Sharma’s ‘Place for Meditation’ featured in Metro Montage XXIV
Marietta, GA, July 22, 2024: Metro Montage XXIV presented by the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art has returned to Cobb County from July 6 until September 8, 2024. This year’s exhibition marks the 24th annual juried showcase, featuring a wide array of genres, mediums, styles, subjects, concepts, and techniques in art from across the country. Among the highlights is the celebrated artwork, “Place for Meditation” by the well-known Atlanta-based artist Mohan Lal Sharma.
Local Receives Award at NSDAR Conference
Members of the Fielding Lewis DAR Chapter in Marietta recently attended the 133rd Continental Congress, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual conference in Washington, DC. During Continental Congress, awards and honors are presented to chapters, daughters and individuals. The American Heritage Committee honored all the 2023 winners at their ceremony on June 25. The prestigious Evelyn Cole Peters award is given in recognition of excellence to entries...
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE- CDBG Program Reallocation
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 to receive comments on the amendment of Program Years (PY) 2023 & 2024 Annual Action Plans for the reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds. A total of $84,260.23 in unexpended Community...
OTR Hoops: First Look at Power 24 Standouts – July 22, 2024
MARIETTA, Georgia, – Coaches from over 200 colleges and universities from across the country were present to take in the action of the OTR Power 24. Even the coaching staff from the two-time National Champion University of Connecticut were in attendance. Here is a look at a few of the names that got our attention last weekend.
Cobb Considering Next Step in 'Transformational' Trail Project
MARIETTA — The Cobb Board of Commissioners will consider pushing forward south Cobb's piece of a 100-mile-long trail that will connect 19 cities across seven counties on one continuous path. The project, dubbed the Chattahoochee RiverLands, is being led by the nonprofit Trust for Public Land with assistance from several local governments. The entire trail will stretch along the Chattahoochee from Lake Lanier's Buford Dam all the way to Newnan. ...
Cortavo Gifts Cobb County Sheriff's Office and Foundation with Laptops
In a demonstration of community support and collaboration, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office received a donation of 20 laptops valued at $5,000 from Cortavo, a distinguished technology services provider based in Marietta. The laptops were donated to the Cobb Sheriff Foundation, which subsequently allocated them to the REHEARSE (Re-help Educate And Retrain Someone Else) program, a key component of the ReAlign/ReStart initiative that focuses on providing GED opportunities and other educational resources in the Adult Detention Center. ...
'Backing the Need:' School Supply Drive Returns to Cobb Civic Center
MARIETTA — About 70 volunteers helped sort supplies and pack backpacks during the fourth annual Backing the Need drive at the Cobb Civic Center on Saturday. The drive, co-hosted by KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department, collected new backpacks and school supplies for local students in need. Leading up to the final public drop-off event, donations were accepted at all five Cobb police precincts and headquarters as well...
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
AUSTELL, Ga. - Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell. It happened in the 6000 block of Spring Street. No other information was released about the fire. Check back for updates.
Cherokee County OKs $2.7M Sale of Property Next to Aquatic Center
Cherokee County officials have agreed to sell property in Holly Springs to a local construction company for over $2.7 million, and proceeds from the sale are planned to go toward parks projects. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted July 16 to approve a $2,714,250 agreement with Woodstock-based Carmichael Development, LLC for the sale of a 20.66-acre parcel on Wellstar Way. The property is located between the Cherokee County...
Atlanta Braves And MLB Journeyman Agree To Contract
After star second baseman Ozzie Albies went down with a left wrist fracture, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the infield. However, ESPN’s Jeff Passan has announced tat the Atlanta Braves are signing MLB journeyman Whit Merrifield. Merrifield provides a utility outlet. He can play in ...
Edge City 2.0 takes center stage in Dunwoody
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The City of Dunwoody and its economic development partners are gearing up for a series of community forums to discuss Edge City 2.0 and the future of the Perimeter market. The series will delve into critical aspects of Dunwoody’s growth and development, including economic vibrancy, housing...
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