Cobb hires new public safety head

Jack L. Forsythe was hired as Cobb County’s new director of public safety. Forsythe was approved unanimously by the board of commissioners. He has 30 years of experience in various divisions of public safety, including police, communications and emergency management and services. The North Carolina resident has been a public safety consultant since 2011.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.