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Artists Sought to Paint Murals in Woodstock’s New Parking Deck
Visit Woodstock GA is looking for an artist or artist team to create murals for the parking deck that’s under construction downtown. The parking deck, part of the Woodstock City Center project, is planned to be six levels and have 635 spaces, with entrances on three separate levels. According to the organization’s request for qualifications, Visit Woodstock GA is planning for four murals to be installed at elevator bays in...
Woodstock Teen Selected for Boys Nation in Washington
A teen from Woodstock is one of two students selected for the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation to represent the state of Georgia in Washington D.C. Grant Pool of North Cobb Christian School, from Woodstock, was selected to serve as a student senator representing the Peach State at the national event. The other Georgia student senator is Benjamin Blackwood of the Walker School. ...
Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence
City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project was named a 2024 Project of Excellence by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the city announced. Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Palmer, Engineering Manager Janis Steinbrenner, Cherokee County Community Development Director Brantley Day, and Matt McDow with project partner Arcadis accepted the award at the ASCE Georgia Section Annual Awards Gala on June 21. The Hub Transformation Project improved traffic operations in...
Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions
The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions July 2 and 3, giving visitors a chance to adopt some of the almost 200 cats and dogs at the shelter. As of July 1, the shelter has 195 animals in its care, and more than 75% of them are cats or kittens. Of the 195 animals, 21 dogs, 22 kittens and 18 cats are ready for adoption. The shelter will...
Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes
Cherokee County is holding the first of three public hearings July 2 to discuss a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 June 18 to advertise a tentative maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.224 mills, up from the current rate of 4.954. If approved, a higher millage rate would result in an increase in property taxes. If the advertised rate...
Fate of Student Housing Development Near KSU Remains Uncertain
MARIETTA — On Tuesday, the Cobb Planning Commission sent a proposed five-story student housing development near Kennesaw State University to the Board of Commissioners without issuing a recommendation. The commission initially voted 3-2 to hold the request until August, with Chairman Stephen Vault and Commissioner Fred Beloin voting no. That vote came after the board split over a motion to deny the request, with Vault and commissioners David Anderson and...
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.
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,...
Jefferson County native Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball from Kennesaw State
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Kennesaw State pitcher Tanner Franklin committed to Tennessee baseball after sharing the news on his Instagram Tuesday afternoon. Franklin is an East Tennessee native who played high school baseball at Jefferson County. In his sophomore season at Kennesaw State, he made 21 appearances and one...
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...
Marietta City Council Invites Residents to July Meetings and Ensures Accessibility with Live Broadcasts
The Marietta City Council is set to convene twice in the upcoming week. First on the docket is an agenda work session slated for Monday, July 8 at 5:15 p.m., followed by an agenda review on Wednesday, July 10 at 6 p.m., which will transition into the Council's regular meeting at 7 p.m. The heart of civic engagement beats in the chambers of the council, located on the lobby level of City Hall at 205 Lawrence Street. For those who find their evenings already booked and all sessions will be broadcast live for your viewing convenience on the city's official website, City of Marietta Georgia, and subsequently archived for posterity.
Residents meet to discuss proposed changes at Kennesaw Mountain
KENNESAW, Ga. - Residents still have time to weigh in on proposed changes to Kennesaw Mountain. The National Park hosted a meeting last night to gather feedback on the plan, which would prohibit cars from driving up the mountain. Instead, shuttle buses will transport visitors using the inside lane, which...
Former Braves postseason hero loses job to make way for top prospect promotion
As the 2023 season ended and preparation for 2024 began, Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves had decisions to make regarding left field. Both Kevin Pillar and Eddie Rosario entered free agency. Pillar bounced around even prior to the season but former postseason hero Rosario landed with a division rival in the Washington Nationals.
Kennesaw State joins Conference USA
Conference USA welcomed Kennesaw State University as the league’s 10th member with Monday marking their official start in the conference. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our conference’s evolution as Kennesaw State begins their journey in Conference USA,” Commissioner Judy MacLeod said. “We eagerly anticipate the energetic competition and mutual growth that their presence will bring to the league. The arrival of this growing university further solidifies our commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics.”
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