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Exciting news for the Cobb County community! They are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Milford Recreation Center on Saturday, May 17. This event will kick off with…
The community is abuzz with excitement as Council member Antonio Lewis, alongside Mayor Andre Dickens, city departments, and invited community members, proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the re-opened Public Access…
Dive into a day of bonding and outdoor fun with Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. at the Reel Time with Dad & Me event. Set against the scenic backdrop of…
Join an exciting and dynamic networking event organized by the Georgia Indo American Chamber of Commerce, where industry leaders and creatives will convene to explore "India’s Growth Trajectory" with a…
Carlotta Harris Harrell was sworn in Wednesday as the new chairwoman of the Henry County Commission. The ceremony, held in the community room of the Henry County Administration Building, included…
Nicole Love Hendrickson New Gwinnett County Chairwoman Takes Her Oath Of Office At Her Swearing In Ceremony For The First African American Elected To Lead Grinnett County Government Nicole Love…
With new Fulton County elected officials being sworn in either in late December or early January, incoming politicians interviewed by the Neighbor said they are looking forward to taking the…
Cobb County District Attorney-elect Flynn Broady took the oath of office Friday, sending a message of restorative justice, community and opportunity. Broady was sworn in in the county’s ceremonial courtroom with his…
Democrat Flynn Broady defeated incumbent Republican District Attorney Joyette Holmes in the November 3 2020 general election. This is the fifth of our series looking at the election results in Cobb at the precinct…
Clayton County residents we are here with Felicia Franklin Warner, Vice Chair of the ATL and Clayton County Commissioner, discussing your local transit plans! Come on out, we will be…
Democrat Jerica Richardson defeated Republican Fitz Johnson in the race to fill the seat of District 2 Commissioner Bob Ott on the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, and we’re going to examine from where in…
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Today was an historic day in Cobb County. The first African American sheriff has been sworn into office. Sheriff Craig Owens made his first public appearance at the…
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