Extension Names Shannon Georgecink CEO
The Marietta homelessness and addiction nonprofit has named a new chief executive as longtime leader Tyler Driver shifts roles.
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For Marietta, home of the Big Chicken, coverage here follows city government, Cobb County, local school districts, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider Cobb County area.
Sports
Kell Routs Pope 45-0 in Region 6AAAAAA
The Longhorns advance to next week's Class AAAAAA state playoffs after a dominant win in Marietta.
Crime
Marietta Man Arrested After Standoff
A 38-year-old man faces assault charges following a domestic stabbing incident on North Saint Marys Lane.
Finance
Carson Adds Marietta Wealth Management to Carson Wealth
The Georgia four-partner practice, with about $1.6 billion in assets under advisement, joins Carson's integrated channel as part of a second Atlanta-area acquisition in about a week.
Automotive
Crush Customs Wins 2026 SEMA PRO Cup Challenge
Marietta-based Crush Customs took top honors and the People's Choice Award with a customized 2026 Kia K5 at the SEMA Show.
Politics
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Marietta Pauses City Passport Office Plan Until January
The city council has delayed a proposed passport acceptance facility at Marietta City Hall while federal online application options remain unclear.
Reporting here tracks decisions at city hall and the Cobb County Commission, along with Marietta City Schools and Cobb County School District and the aerospace, retail and healthcare employers shaping the local economy. From Marietta Square and Northwest Marietta to Whitlock Avenue, Washington Avenue and Church-Cherokee, neighborhood coverage extends into Fulton County, Cherokee County, Bartow County and Paulding County where stories cross the line. The aerospace and defense industry, with a longstanding presence in Cobb County, ties local employment and procurement news to federal contracting decisions throughout the year. Development near the square and school district boundaries are the recurring subjects in local government coverage.
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