http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/ Latest articles for the Cobb section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:19:56 GMT 2009-11-22T00:19:56Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-to-name-two-207397.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The Bullard-Stockton property in Cobb County could be called the "Green Meadow Preserve," according to a proposal before the Cobb County Commission Tuesday. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:29:04 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-to-name-two-207397.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-20T23:29:04Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/racing-motoryclist-killed-in-205391.html?cxtype=rss_cobb A motorcyclist who was racing another on Canton Road in Marietta Wednesday night was killed when he fell off and was struck by a car, Cobb County police said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:13:46 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/racing-motoryclist-killed-in-205391.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-19T21:13:46Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-schools-win-reaccreditation-203898.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The Cobb County School District received mostly A's on its report card Wednesday, but the school board will need training on how to work together and combat negative public perceptions, according to an accrediting agency. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:47:53 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-schools-win-reaccreditation-203898.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-18T23:47:53Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-county-rethinks-40-203815.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Cobb County Commissioners have put a 90-day hold on decisions about a voter-approved $40 million parks bond issue. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:18 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-county-rethinks-40-203815.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-18T23:23:18Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/deadline-to-apply-for-203835.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The government is still waiting to hear from almost 20,000 flood victims in Georgia who picked up applications for Small Business Administration loans but have not returned them yet. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:11:10 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/deadline-to-apply-for-203835.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-18T23:11:10Z http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-holiday-guide/marietta-warehouse-unlikely-haven-202939.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The Artisan Resource Center is thriving, home to a tribe of creative types, from filmmakers to fabric designers. This weekend the studios will be open to the public. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:21:35 GMT http://www.accessatlanta.com/atlanta-holiday-guide/marietta-warehouse-unlikely-haven-202939.html Susanna Rodell 2009-11-18T13:21:35Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/marietta-cops-to-patrol-201744.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Marietta Police will employ a variety of tactics to keep shoppers safe this holiday season, from hidden surveillance to increased uniform patrols to educating shoppers about protecting their belongings. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:20:45 GMT asimmons@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/marietta-cops-to-patrol-201744.html Andria Simmons 2009-11-17T20:20:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-county-schools-parents-200434.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Parents concerned about changes made to the Cobb County Schools calendar that shorten summer break have started a petition against the switch. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:48:23 GMT adodd@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-county-schools-parents-200434.html D. Aileen Dodd 2009-11-17T00:48:23Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/pedestrian-killed-in-austell-199811.html?cxtype=rss_cobb A 26-year-old pedestrian who stepped in front of a vehicle in Austell has died, Cobb County police said. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:29 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/pedestrian-killed-in-austell-199811.html Larry Hartstein 2009-11-16T16:53:29Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-commissioners-to-tour-196650.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Cobb County commissioners will begin touring two dozen properties this week to decide which might become public parks. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:27:20 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-commissioners-to-tour-196650.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-15T22:27:20Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-flood-victims-surprised-197805.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Morris and Margaret Bennett thought they would never be able to get their storm-damaged home repaired. But that has changed, thanks to a team of volunteers who rebuilt an addition to the Powder Springs home. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:27:38 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-flood-victims-surprised-197805.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-15T00:27:38Z http://www.ajc.com/health/va-opens-area-s-196623.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs will open the largest VA counseling center in metro Atlanta on Nov. 14. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:45:17 GMT spoole@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/health/va-opens-area-s-196623.html Shelia M. Poole 2009-11-13T22:45:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/outgoing-marietta-mayor-to-196359.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway, who decided not to run for re-election, will be roasted at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Strand Theatre on the town square. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:46:47 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/outgoing-marietta-mayor-to-196359.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-13T17:46:47Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-police-seek-bank-196158.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Police are looking for the man who held up a bank in east Cobb on Thursday. The man entered the Fifth Third Bank in the 4200 block of Roswell Road about 1:30 p.m. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:02:28 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-police-seek-bank-196158.html Mike Morris 2009-11-13T15:02:28Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/osborne-community-receives-1-195347.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The Osborne Community Coalition could spend about $1 million in grant money to help children learn, but it needs to raise seed money first. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:27:44 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/osborne-community-receives-1-195347.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-12T21:27:44Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-students-face-shorter-194034.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Students in Cobb County schools are about to see their summer breaks fly by even faster. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:15:09 GMT nbadertscher@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cobb-students-face-shorter-194034.html Nancy Badertscher Kristi E. Swartz 2009-11-12T21:15:09Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/police-chase-ends-in-194555.html?cxtype=rss_cobb A man being chased by Cobb County police was killed early Thursday when the stolen car he was driving wrecked near the Chattahoochee River. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:13:14 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/police-chase-ends-in-194555.html Mike Morris 2009-11-12T10:13:14Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/help-offered-to-victims-193847.html?cxtype=rss_cobb Representatives of FEMA and Cobb Disaster Recovery will meet with residents affected by the September floods at 7 p.m. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:14:54 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/help-offered-to-victims-193847.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-11T21:14:54Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/kennesaw-seeks-public-imput-193958.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The Kennesaw Planning Department is looking for ways to improve the Cherokee Street corridor. The department is asking residents to fill out an online, multiple-choice survey about possible changes. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:03:40 GMT rellis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/kennesaw-seeks-public-imput-193958.html Ralph Ellis 2009-11-11T21:03:40Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cherokee-man-who-hit-192504.html?cxtype=rss_cobb The man accused of running into a parked patrol car on I-575 had consumed several beers before the accident, according to Cobb County police. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:54:03 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cherokee-man-who-hit-192504.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-10T23:54:03Z