Since we launched East Cobb News in the summer of 2017, we’ve been committed to covering the news that matters the most to people in East Cobb.
That includes telling the stories of people, places and events, and reflecting a sense of home, as much as tracking the recurring news about local government, schools, traffic, crime, etc.
You see, there’s no other place to turn to get news from people who know East Cobb. That’s why East Cobb News looks for important stories with unique perspectives from voices that might otherwise go unheard.
A good example was a couple of weeks ago, when we talked to leaders at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church about their plans for the future.
And over the weekend, we followed up on a story we originally reported about an East Cobb couple caught up in immigration roundups that are occurring around the country.
No other news outlet is doing these stories like we do at East Cobb News.
Why? Because we’re the only daily news source covering the community with a primary commitment to solid local journalism. It’s the foundation of our editorial approach, one that includes useful community information like calendar listings, reader contributions, lifestyle stories and more.
We’ve got feet on the ground daily, doing original reporting, getting tips from readers and keeping tabs on important developments in this area. It’s old-school journalism with a timely, relevant focus, delivered to you in real-time online.
But in a time in which doing the news—especially local news—is becoming more challenging and costly, we need your help to continue to give you the local news that you love.
Please contribute today!
We loved speaking in 2020 with East Cobb resident Harry Kone as he turned 100. He passed away in early 2023.Help us tell the stories of East Cobb!
Your gift of $6, $12, or even $25 a month helps us to tell countless stories—keeping you informed about what’s happening in East Cobb. And your gift delivers the news to readers—via email, social media, and of course, at eastcobbnews.com.
When you support East Cobb News, you ensure stories don’t slip through the cracks. Every story we tell matters —whether it’s about local events, school board and county commission decisions, interesting people, or how people are helping out one another in East Cobb.
Without you, stories like these don’t just go untold—they go unread.
East Cobb News informs you and encourages participation in local decision-making, shining a spotlight on the individuals and events that bring us together. And reminds us—always—of the importance of community.
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Will you become one of the 250?
We’ve set a special goal of getting to 250 monthly recurring donors by the end of June, and we’d like you to consider if you haven’t donated already.
Right now, we have only around 50 donors, and we want to add to that number substantially. Last week, I explained how we spend your money—mostly to help offset our office and basic business costs—and we would eventually like to expand that to pay for freelancers to do even more news than we do now.
After nearly eight years, we’re very proud of the work that we’ve done at East Cobb News to have an impact on how this community stays informed.
We love hearing from our readers, even those who have moved away. Last week, a reader got in touch to explain why they cancelled their donation, saying they’re no longer living in the area.
But she also told us this:
“Thank you so much for your work to bring local news and report in a fair and balanced way.”
While we hate to lose readers, especially those who have financially supported our work, it’s very heartening to read those words.
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There’s no place else to find news and information that highlights our community and keeps it strong.
East Cobb News is proud to fill that role. As your local news provider, we pledge to provide free, relevant, local reporting about issues and events that affect you.
Please don’t take that for granted. We want to keep giving this to you for free, but we are considering some paywall options.
When you give today, you’ll ensure quality coverage with a local focus that is free and accessible to all.
Nobody else is doing this in our community, and our plans are to keep giving you the local news that you love for a long time to come.
Let us know what you think about all of this: e-mail me: wendy@eastcobbnews.com. I’m interested in hearing from you.
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