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Thinking of going out for a bite to eat? Then check out these restaurant and food-service inspection scores in and near Douglas County.
Thinking of going out for a bite to eat? Then check out these restaurant and food-service inspection scores for Paulding County.
Cobb BOC Chair Lisa Cupid said some county leaders are interested in following DeKalb's lead by offering cash incentives to get vaccinated.
The reason for Erica Hamilton's "extended leave of absence" has not been made public, and it's not clear how long the leave will last.
The annual food festival was planned for Sept. 18 this year.
The annual food festival was planned for Oct. 24 this year, but has been postponed due to employee shortages, event officials said.
Chow down on the last week's worth of inspection scores for 12 DeKalb County restaurants and food-service operations.
Dig into the latest inspection scores for 29 Cobb County eateries and schools in East Cobb, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna and more.
Marietta police say he "intentionally struck" another car, which caused a second collision that ended in the death of a 24-year-old.
The Cobb Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request Tuesday for the subdivision, which will be located on Ebenezer Road.
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath announced the grant Friday, which will be used for improved DeKalb Fire Rescue training equipment, programs and tools.
DeKalb County officials and local faith leaders will distribute 4,100 boxes of produce and chicken to those in need on Friday and Saturday.
Smyrna residents will have a chance to see the plans for the city's $6.5 million downtown redesign and provide input at the three meetings.
The Falcons will begin their season on Sunday at home.
The Cobb County Board of Health approved a position statement Tuesday supporting universal masking and COVID-19 vaccinations in schools.
Federal documents show Yerkes National Primate Research Center staff violated animal welfare guidelines 37 times over three years.
The county announced eight early voting locations for the upcoming November general and special election. Early voting is open Oct. 12-29.
Anyone interested in becoming a firefighter with the Marietta Fire Department has until Sept. 30 to apply.
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Georgia and other U.S. states.
The 2021 Fall Foliage Prediction Map is out to help you plan trips to see autumn in all its splendor in Georgia and other U.S. states.
