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Over the weekend I shared with readers that we need to finish strong in our March fundraiser to reach a monthly goal of $1,500 in contributions.
In the days since, we’ve gotten a nice boost, and thanks to all of you who have donated!
With March almost over, we’re around $750 in reader contributions. I’d like to see us get to $1,000 for the month, and I think that can be done—and we’d like to get your help to do it.
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Cobb government finance officials on Tuesday presented an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget that would increase spending by nearly $100 million.
During a Cobb Board of Commissioners work session, Chief Financial Officer William Volckmann said the formal budget budge tproposal would come to a little more than $1.35 billion, based on requests from department heads.
That’s up $92.7 million from the adopted FY 2025 budget of $1.27 billion, with $74,3 million coming from the general fund.
(You can view current and recent budget details here; updated FY 2026 information also will be posted at that link.)
Much of the additional funding would pay for 290 new requested positions across the government, primarily in public safety, as well as increases in costs for pensions, health care and other employee benefits and insurance.
The biggest single increase in funding by department is the Cobb Sheriff’s Office, which is requesting 113 new full-time positions for a total budget of around $27 million.
Volckmann didn’t break down how many of those positions would be for patrol officers and support staff.
“This is quite a big budget request,” said Commissioner Keli Gambrill, who asked for a breakdown of positions within the Sheriff’s Office that may provide duplicative services.
The second-largest jump comes from Cobb Police, which is asking for an additional $8.8 million, with $5.8 million earmarked for 17 new full-time positions.
Information technology spending would go up by $6 million, and $5 million more is being requested by the library system, with most of that funding for capital improvements, Volckmann said.
The Cobb County Water Fund—which is separate from the general fund, the main source of government operations—would increase by nearly $12 million, primarily for additional maintenance and infrastructure costs for water, sewer and stormwater management.
Water revenues are derived from water and sewer bills paid by commercial and residential customers. Commissioners voted in December to approve water and sewer rate increases through 2029, at an additional 3.5 percent each year.
For the last two years, commissioners have adopted budgets of $1.2 billion and $1.27 billion, largely due to significant increases in the county tax digest.
The current FY 2025 budget was adopted with growth in the tax digest coming to more than 7 percent.
But last week, the Cobb Tax Assessor’s Office projected digest growth of only 2 percent for 2025.
Commissioners have come under fire from citizens both years for not “rolling back” the property tax rate to offset the additional revenues.
Tuesday’s presentation was the kickoff to a formal budget presentation at the end of June.
He said before then, commissioners will receive detailed binders with the budget proposals and will be able to discuss revenue projections before prioritizing requests.
Public hearings on the budget proposal and county millage rates will take place on July 8, 15 and 22, with adoption scheduled for the latter date.
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Stuart VanHoozer, who will be leaving his post next month as Cobb Police Chief, is the featured speaker at the March meeting of the East Cobb Civic Association Thursday.
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Wellstar East Cobb Health Park (3747 Roswell Road), and seating is limited.
VanHoozer, who was appointed police chief in 2022, said in an interview with WSB-TV earlier this month that he will be stepping down at the end of April, after a 25-year career with the department.
The county has not officially announced the news, and an interim chief has not been appointed.
VanHoozer cited lowering crime figures and a desire to spend more time with his family for his departure, and that he plans to find employment outside of law enforcement.
VanHoozer began with Cobb Police as a patrol officer in 1999, and moved up the ranks as a precinct commander and in other high-ranking roles, including narcotics investigations and internal affairs, before becoming a deputy chief.
He holds a bachelors degree in criminal justice and public and social services from Kennesaw State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
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Some Cobb County services remain impacted by a server outage prompted by an unscheduled maintenance operation over the weekend. Residents may find certain online services unavailable, and email communications may be slow or delayed.
Departments are open during regular hours, and the county’s phone system is operating normally. The county’s court system was operating today, although specific filing systems and non-cash payment services may not be available. Residents with questions about the status of cases should contact the appropriate court for information.
Anyone wishing to schedule a building inspection should call the Community Development Department at 770-528-2060 rather than attempting to schedule online.
Cobb County Information Technology Services detected unusual activity on a county server, prompting a maintenance operation over the weekend that required taking multiple servers offline. Restoring these servers has taken longer than anticipated, impacting various county systems. Services are being brought back online gradually, but we do not yet have a timeline for complete restoration. The website, bill pay services, and phone service are operating normally.
During normal business hours, please contact 770-528-1000 or email information@cobbcounty.org for further assistance.
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East Cobb Barber Shop, a trusted name in the East Cobb community since 2000, is proud to celebrate 25 years of service with a special Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at its Marietta location.
“We want to sincerely thank our loyal customers for making East Cobb Barber Shop your go-to spot for over two decades,” said Dee Reitz, Owner. “Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or you’re a new face in the chair, this day is for you.”
The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and enjoy food, giveaways, surprises and community fun.
Customer Appreciation Day Schedule Location: East Cobb Barber Shop – 1401 Johnson Ferry Road #148A, Marietta, GA 30062
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Free muffins & coffee to start the morning 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Free burgers & hot dogs fresh off the grill
All Morning: Spin the Wheel for a chance to win discounts on haircuts, shaves, hair products, and more
This milestone celebration reflects the shop’s commitment to customer service, community, and quality grooming for men of all ages.
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For the month of March we’ve been asking readers to contribute a total of $1,500 for our donation drive.
With a little more than a week to go, we’re less than halfway there, and we’d like to ask those of you who have not contributed to consider doing so.
As of this writing, we’ve received $625 in donations thus far in March, and thanks to all of you who have provided support! Your generosity helps us as we strive to give you local news that you love, and the kind of daily community connection that you can’t find anywhere else.
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We’re embedded with our friends, neighbors, fellow church members, Little League parents and PTA volunteers on a daily basis. It’s one of our biggest advantages, in fact, but there are tradeoffs.
I know one such publisher in Wisconsin, whom I met at a publishers’ conference a few years ago. This week she revealed something truly startling to me.
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A member of the Venezuelan street gang Tren De Aragua was arrested Thursday in Cobb County for the murders of two people in Chicago, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The DOJ said in a release that Ricardo Gonzales, 32, was taken into custody on an arrest warrant in Cook County, Ill, as he is a suspect in multiple kidnapping and murder cases.
Authorities say he is a “high-ranking” member of Tren De Aragua, which has been classified as a transnational criminal organization and as a criminal terrorist organization by the U.S. government.
According to the Cobb Sheriff’s Office, Gonzales was listed residing at an apartment on Hidden Glen Drive, located near Delk Road and Cobb Parkway, and was arrested there by the Sheriff’s Office early on Thursday morning.
He is being held without bond at the Cobb Adult Detention Center as a fugitive from justice, according to his booking report.
The DOJ said he is awaiting extradition to Chicago on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder.
The DOJ said that five other people were arrested as Gonzales was being detained and were transferred to detention facilities run by the department’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unit.
According to the DOJ, Gonzales was accused of kidnapping three female victims on Jan. 28 and taking them to an alley in Chicago where they were all shot in the head.
Law enforcement in Chicago said two of the women died, and the surviving victim was able to escape and call 911.
“This defendant’s crimes against American women are horrific, and he is exactly the type of Alien Enemy the Trump administration is fighting to remove from this country in order to make America safe again,” U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in the release.
In recent weeks, several members of the Tren De Aragua gang have been arrested by U.S. authorities under the Alien Enemies Act, dating from 1798, in an attempt to deport violent illegal immigrants.
The DOJ didn’t indicate Gonzales’ immigration status, nor was there any mention of that on his Cobb jail booking report.
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St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Marietta, Ga., will conclude its 2024-2025 Friends of Music concert series with a free, Lenten Choral Evensong service on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 3 p.m.
This special choral performance features St. Catherine’s Choristers and Chancel Choir, along with select guest singers and organist Mason Copeland. Rooted in Scripture, the program will feature anthems, chanted psalms, and the sung forms of evening prayers of the Anglican tradition. The service will provide guests with time and space for reflection, peace and an opportunity to experience the holiness of Lent through the music of Evensong.
All Friends of Music events are free to the public and donations are accepted. General seating is first-come, first-served. No tickets are necessary. All concerts are held at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, which is located at 571 Holt Road. For more information, email stcats@stcatherines.org or call 770-971-2839.
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Grace Resurrection Methodist Church (1200 Indian Hills Parkway) is thrilled to welcome back The Kingsmen, a renowned men’s a cappella group from Cobb County, to their 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, March 24. Known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt music, and exceptional talent, The Kingsmen have long been a favorite among the Grace Resurrection congregation.
Community members are invited to join in this spirit-filled service and experience the beauty of music and faith brought together in perfect harmony.
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Some recent anti-Semitic incidents at schools in East Cobb turned out students and parents Thursday night at the Cobb Board of Education meeting.
“Right now Cobb County is failing its students,” Dickerson MS parent Mindy Melnikowski said.
During an evening public comment period, they urged the Cobb County School District to take stronger action to curb what they say aren’t isolated incidents, but becoming too frequent.
Recently swastikas were discovered drawn on walls at Dickerson Middle School and Wheeler High School.
In addition, Samantha Epstein, a Wheeler freshman, told school board members that a teacher in one of her classes showed slides she thought were anti-Israeli and pro-Palestinian.
Days later, in the same AP Human Geography class, she said, a slide of a cartoon of an Israeli soldier with a broom sweeping up Palestinian bodies was described as ethnic cleansing.
“I’m the only Jewish student in the class, I immediately felt uncomfortable,” said Epstein, who added that she and her older siblings, who have attended Wheeler and Campbell High School, also have been exposed to other instances of anti-Semitism at school.
That included an incident at East Cobb Middle School, when her sister was in eighth grade there, and who saw other students wearing swastika armbands giving a Nazi salute that were posted to social media.
Epstein said when she was at ECMS last year, she saw a teacher post a pro-Palestinian sign after the Hamas attacks on Israeli citizens that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
“We want to feel safe in our schools and know that even though our religious beliefs are different, we are treated fairly and equally,” she said.
The district has said that the graphics used in Epstein’s class have been removed from the curriculum.
Dickerson parent Mindy Melnikowski said she complained in the fall of 2023 that her then-seventh-grade son was taught “historical inaccuracies and anti-Semitic tropes using unapproved resources embedded deep in CTLS [the district’s main online curriculum portal] to appear legitimate.”
“Despite months of urging school officials to correct the damage, no action was taken,” Melknikowski said. “Last week, the consequences were clear. Swastikas on the walls and students giving Nazi salutes.
“This should not come as a surprise. When teachers spread misinformation unchecked, hate follows.”
Wheeler student Abdul Aziz Abasa, a student in the same class as Epstein, said the incidents at Dickerson and Wheeler “are completely different” and that “we want everyone to get a diverse amount of information” even about such highly-charged topics.
He said that the graphic in his class depicting Israeli soldiers included individuals from a variety of ethnic groups, and that teachers should have some “leeway” in exposing students to a variety of viewpoints
“We should be open to media that is critical of other military groups, and to censor media infringes on our First Amendment right,” Abasa said.
Leona Blumberg, who has twins who have attended Dickerson and Mt. Bethel Elementary School, said her son was told at the latter school by another student that “Hitler didn’t do enough or “Hitler should have wiped out the rest of your family.
“Most of my family was wiped out by Hitler.”
She said the most distressing issue has been a lack of response from the school or school district to Jewish parents.
Cobb school superintendent Chris Ragsdale addressed the comments later in the meeting, saying the district was “taking action” but didn’t elaborate.
He said that while “we cannot discuss actions that may already have been taken, rest assured that anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in any form.”
Ragsdale recounted the story of his father, a German prisoner-of-war who was tortured during World War II.
“He lived with those scars for the rest of his life, and while I may not be Jewish, anti-Semitism has a resounding negative impact on me.”
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Cobb Police are looking for a suspect in an aggravated animal cruelty case in East Cobb.
Police said that a Good Samaritan arrived at the Cobb Animal Services shelter on Feb. 22 to report an emaciated puppy that had been caged and abandoned at a home on Forest Lane, located off Terrell Mill Road.
According to police, the puppy was left in a cage without food, water or bedding in near-freezing temperatures.
Police said an animal cruelty examination on the animal revealed visible pelvic bones and vertebrae as well as muscle loss.
Police said the suspect is a male but did not provide any descriptive information.
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA and the tip to 738477.
Persons do not have to give their name or identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
You can also contact Cobb Police Det. Whitley at david.whitley@cobbcounty.org.
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The spring solstice has brought with it a freeze warning in the East Cobb area.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a freeze warning for Northwest Georgia from 2 a.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Friday.
Frigid weather is moving into northern Mississippi and Alabama and bordering areas of Tennessee.
Temperatures in the Cobb area are expected to reach down into the low 30s overnight, with lows rising only slightly into the weekend, into the low 40s.
On Thursday, the first official day of spring, highs reached only in the mid 50s, with wind gusts in the area reaching to around 20 mph, after warm and sunny weather for most of March.
Friday will be sunny with highs in the low 60s.
Windy conditions will continue into Saturday, with the possibility of 20 mph gusts lasting into Saturday.
By then, according to the forecast, highs should rise to around 70, with sunny skies on Saturday, followed by sun and highs in the mid 70s by Sunday.
Next week is expected to be warm and sunny, with highs in the high 60s to low 70s.
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The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce Kim Ellet as its new Development Director.
In this role, Kim will lead fundraising efforts by building relationships with donors, patrons, and partners. She will work closely with the GSO team to help ensure the orchestra’s growth and continued success while fostering a strong sense of community support.
With over 10 years of experience leading the Atlanta office of The Growth Coach, Kim has worked closely with local business and nonprofit leaders, providing strategic business and sales coaching. In addition to a tourism and event production background, she has deep roots in the Marietta and Cobb County communities, actively engaging with organizations like Visit Marietta, Marietta Kiwanis, the Marietta Arts Council, and the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association.
“As a passionate advocate for the arts, I am excited to bring my energy and experience to GSO and help share the orchestra’s vision of making excellent music accessible to all in our community,” said Kim.
With GSO approaching its 75th Anniversary Season, Kim looks forward to assisting GSO in continuing its legacy of inspiring and enriching lives through music.
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Kennesaw State University will make room for approximately 460 more students interested in living on campus with the addition of The Summit II residence hall, which was celebrated during a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.
The nearly 97,000-square-foot residence hall is being built on the south end of the Kennesaw campus adjacent to The Summit I student housing, which opened in 2022. The Summit II, which will include housing for 460 students, will consist primarily of double-bedroom suites for first-year students and will feature study spaces and community areas, including an outdoor space connecting the Summit I and Summit II buildings.
The new residence hall, scheduled to open in Fall 2026, will help meet the needs of Kennesaw State’s growing enrollment. The addition of The Summit II will bring KSU’s total number of residential communities to 11, with a total capacity of more than 6,300 beds across the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.
“Summit II is an exciting example of our mission and strategic plan in action,” KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig said. “With group study spaces, enhanced safety features, and a premier living-learning environment, Summit II exemplifies our commitment to student success.”
Special guests at the groundbreaking ceremony included Kennesaw State University Foundation Trustees, representatives from the University System of Georgia, members of the KSU President’s Community Advisory Board, and Cobb County Commissioner JoAnn Birrell. Following Schwaig’s remarks, Board of Trustees Chair Teddy Parrish and Kennesaw State student Dallas Lee spoke about the significance of the project.
“This is a time of transformation and growth in which I am tremendously proud to take part,” said Parrish, a 1995 Kennesaw State graduate. “I can assure you, when I was at KSU as a student, we did not have any housing like this. Students will benefit from spaces that build community for years to come.”
Lee, a senior majoring in media and entertainment, can attest to Kennesaw State having modernized residence halls where students feel welcomed and supported. Lee is in his third year living in The Summit I while working for KSU Housing and Residence Life, first as a resident assistant and now as a community assistant.
“I am proud to stand here today and discuss why an underclassman community like The Summit is so unique and impactful for student life, and how excited I am to see a new phase of this home come to life,” Lee said. “This place is a steppingstone into adulthood, and we want to make sure our students recognize that and take advantage of what KSU has to offer.”
Adding another personal touch to the project, four people with ties to Kennesaw State will be involved in the construction of The Summit II. The staffs of the consulting firms partnering with KSU include three Owl alumni – Jean Heo (civil engineering ’22), Ryan Horgan (architecture ’15) and Stephen Prather (civil engineering ’15) – as well as current construction management student and intern A.J. Clanton.
“I love working in construction because it allows me to see the tangible results of my hard work,” said Clanton, who received his internship through a Kennesaw State job fair. “KSU has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to not only earn an internship but also excel in the field.”
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Job seekers, mark your calendars! Cobb County, in partnership with the City of Kennesaw, is hosting a Countywide Job Fair on Tuesday, April 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, offering an invaluable opportunity for professionals at all career levels to connect with hiring employers.
This event provides a unique opportunity for job seekers from across metro Atlanta to make meaningful connections with employers and discover why Cobb County is truly “Where Talent Meets Opportunity.” Several organizations have already confirmed their participation, including representatives from Smyrna, Acworth, Town Center CID, Powder Springs, Marietta, Austell, and Mableton.
“Cobb County is a thriving hub of opportunity, and this job fair is designed to connect talented individuals with businesses looking to grow their workforce,” said Jim Harner, Cobb’s chief human resources officer. “We encourage job seekers to come prepared to network and explore a wide range of career paths available throughout the county.”
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Contracts for major renovations projects at two East Cobb elementary schools are on the Cobb Board of Education agenda Thursday.
Sedalia Park and Powers Ferry elementaries are scheduled to get flooring, door, hardware, window and blind replacements and new bathroom partitions in the current Cobb Education SPLOST VI.
They’re among a number of school construction contracts that will be presented at a board work session that starts at 1:30 p.m., with proposed action scheduled at a voting meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday.
An executive session is scheduled in between the public meetings, which will take place in the board room of the Cobb County School District’s central office (514 Glover Street, Marietta).
You can view the agendas for the public meetings by clicking here.
The open meetings also will be live-streamed on district’s BoxCast channel and on CobbEdTV, Comcast Channel 24.
Agendas item for the Sedalia Park project indicate a cost of $1.323 million, and $778,565 for Powers Ferry.
Both projects are expected to be completed by July, according to the agenda items.
Another contract would spend $997,633 to resurface the tracks at Wheeler, Kell and Campbell high schools, also to be completed by July.
At the evening meeting, a number of athletics recognitions will take place.
They include the state champion girls swimming and diving team from Lassiter High School, including individual champions Finnly Jollands, Kate Bradley, Ashlyn Loftin, Ashley Gal, Rose Jones and Gavin Halusic.
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