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Notice of Outfall Spill from the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility
On July 1, the Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility released treated wastewater that did not fully meet the facility’s standards. Cobb County Water System’s Northwest Water Reclamation Facility is permitted by Georgia Environmental Protection Division to treat 12 million gallons of wastewater daily. Once treated, the water is released into Lake Allatoona and routinely tested. EPD classifies the release of treated wastewater that doesn’t meet certain standards as a “spill.” ...
Cobb County man learns sentence after being convicted of raping, molesting girl
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A Cobb County man was sentenced to life in prison last week after he was convicted of raping and molesting a girl at his home, according to a release from the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. James Westly, 41, was found guilty on charges of...
Proposed Cobb budget plays catch-up, funding new staff, raising pay for public safety
Cobb County is weighing a 6.3% increase in spending for the fiscal 2025 budget. Public hearings are scheduled for July. Included are increased pay for public safety employees.
All 410 public libraries in Georgia offer updated Zoo Atlanta free passes
Do you and your family want to go to Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta History Center, or the Center for Puppetry Arts but get sticker shop at the prices? The Experience Pass Program provides free passes to those and a number of popular destinations. The Georgia Public Library Service recently announced...
SUV crashes into dentist's office in Cobb County
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — An SUV crashed into the front of a dentist's office in Cobb County on Tuesday. Authorities responded to 365 Villa Rica Way, which is the address for Dr. Robert Gittelman's family dentistry off Dallas Highway. The office is also near the Publix Super Market at West Cobb Marketplace.
City of Marietta is seeking public input on their levee survey
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The City of Marietta has a survey that anyone has access can take to gauge community feeling on adjustments made to the Marietta levee. The survey is a seven question survey that includes questions about events and activities at the levee, what could make it better, what would lessen the experience at the levee and more.
Marietta to Host Annual Independence Day Parade and Festival
Marietta kicks off its Independence Day celebrations with the annual Let Freedom Ring Parade at 10 a.m. Thursday. This year’s parade will feature more than 2,000 participants in almost 100 entries ranging from local marching bands, civic organizations, beauty pageant queens and more. Nearly 30,000 people are expected to attend. The parade begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and spans a 1.5 mile route along Roswell Street, then East Park...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Metro Atlanta man competing in Nathan’s Famous hot dog-eating contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — Editor's note: The above video is of a prior competition in which Oji participated. Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest is coming up this week, and a metro Atlanta man will be competing in the yearly bun fight. Gideon Oji, of Morrow,...
Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July
If you’re looking for fun, food, and fireworks, then metro Atlanta is the place to be this 4th of July. We’ve rounded up some can’t-miss events. Tucker Celebration of IndependenceThe City of Tucker is getting an early jump on the festivities with its July 3 event on Main Street, featuring live music, food trucks, a […] The post Fun, food, and fireworks happening across metro Atlanta for 4th of July appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Braves latest injury update eliminates one major trade deadline need for Alex Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves are about to get a big reinforcement in their bullpen. After their 4-2 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they made a key roster move, sending right-hander Daysbel Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez had not allowed an earned run over 9.2 innings of work in nine...
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