Veteran officer Dan Ferrell takes command of Cobb police
James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.
James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.
Cobb County delays vote on naming James Ferrell police chief
Cobb County’s vote to appoint Interim Chief James Ferrell as police chief was postponed to Oct. 28.
Cobb County’s vote to appoint Interim Chief James Ferrell as police chief was postponed to Oct. 28.
Military veterans push Cobb County leaders for planned memorial
Military veterans and supporters are pushing Cobb County leaders to start building a memorial planned a decade ago.
Military veterans and supporters are pushing Cobb County leaders to start building a memorial planned a decade ago.
Cobb County passes $1.325B budget; maintains current millage rate
Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.
Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.
Georgia WWII veteran Charlie Duncan celebrates 106th birthday with honors, memories
A Georgia World War II veteran is celebrating a major birthday.
A Georgia World War II veteran is celebrating a major birthday.
RUNOFF RESULTS: Cobb County Commission Dist. 2 Democratic special election
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
The results are in for the special runoff election for the Cobb County commissioner District 2 Democratic pick.
Cobb County commissioner loses appeal, officially removed from board
A Cobb County commissioner is officially off the board after being denied an appeal.
A Cobb County commissioner is officially off the board after being denied an appeal.
Judge rejects Cobb County plan aiming to fix racial bias in fire department
The judge said that the deal between Cobb County and the federal government aimed at resolving claims at racial bias may itself be a form of racial discrimination.
The judge said that the deal between Cobb County and the federal government aimed at resolving claims at racial bias may itself be a form of racial discrimination.
Fulton County Jail: Sheriff Labat says inaction 'could come back to haunt us'
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is raising alarms about the deteriorating conditions at the county jail.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is raising alarms about the deteriorating conditions at the county jail.
Cobb County Commissioners agree to use state-drawn district map
Cobb County Commissioners decided to drop their fight over state versus county-drawn district maps.
Cobb County Commissioners decided to drop their fight over state versus county-drawn district maps.
Cobb County residents rally against current millage rate amid economic struggles
Some Cobb County residents are fired up about the proposed county budget.
Some Cobb County residents are fired up about the proposed county budget.
No new stormwater fee for Cobb County: Commissioners table 'rain tax'
After a lot of pushback, Cobb County residents will not be paying a new stormwater utility fee, at least for now. That fee was expected to pay for problems with the county's aging storm water infrastructure.
After a lot of pushback, Cobb County residents will not be paying a new stormwater utility fee, at least for now. That fee was expected to pay for problems with the county's aging storm water infrastructure.
GBI head to resign, expected to return to Cobb County
GBI Director Mike Register is resigning and returning to Cobb County as public safety director, a job he once held.
GBI Director Mike Register is resigning and returning to Cobb County as public safety director, a job he once held.
Cobb County may use federal money for public safety
Cobb County received 147 million dollars in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. County leaders are considering using 20 million of that to help fill public safety job openings.
Cobb County received 147 million dollars in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. County leaders are considering using 20 million of that to help fill public safety job openings.
Cobb County approves budget, employees will get more money
Cobb County employees will soon be getting a pay raise. County Commissioners approved a $1.4 billion budget Tuesday that includes millions of dollars that will go toward pay increases.
Cobb County employees will soon be getting a pay raise. County Commissioners approved a $1.4 billion budget Tuesday that includes millions of dollars that will go toward pay increases.
Cobb County has put out the 'Help Wanted' sign
Cobb County is putting out the "help wanted" sign. Some county leaders say the number of vacancies has reached critical levels.
Cobb County is putting out the "help wanted" sign. Some county leaders say the number of vacancies has reached critical levels.
Cobb County names VanHoozer as new police chief
Deputy Chief Stuart VanHoozer was voted to be appointed by officials as Cobb County's next chief of police on Tuesday morning.
Deputy Chief Stuart VanHoozer was voted to be appointed by officials as Cobb County's next chief of police on Tuesday morning.
Impact of Cobb County's four pushes for cityhood top topic for county leaders
There could potentially be 4 new cities in Cobb County. It looks like some voters will have to decide on cityhood as soon as May.
There could potentially be 4 new cities in Cobb County. It looks like some voters will have to decide on cityhood as soon as May.
DeKalb County CEO asks for $14.1 million to boost pay for police, some court officers
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond wants county commissioners to approve $14 million in pay raises and other incentives for law enforcement.
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond wants county commissioners to approve $14 million in pay raises and other incentives for law enforcement.
Gwinnett, Cobb redistricting fights take over state Capitol
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.
Every 10 years, lawmakers must approve new district maps based on U.S. Census data.