In their last meeting of 2015, Kennesaw City Council voted unanimously to move forward with a change in the vesting periods for pensions provided to election officials and employees. The change was suggested by elected officials who felt the current vesting policies were unfair to employees in the city. Current Policy Currently, elected officials are [...]
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services rescued an 84-year old woman from a burning home in south Cobb on Sunday, December 14, 2015. Heavy flames were showing at the back of the home when rescue workers arrived on the scene at about 4:20 PM and family members informed them an elderly woman was still inside. [...]
In 2012, the Board of Directors closed the iconic Theatre in the Square in downtown Marietta. Financial troubles at the theater had reached the point that they were forced to close in the middle of a critically acclaimed production of “Flyin’ West.” Even a $30,000 grant from Marietta City Council was not enough to keep [...]
As the holiday shopping season moves into full swing, Marietta police are warning shoppers to be aware of their surroundings in light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Although there is no current threat to the Marietta area, police say that no location is immune from violence today and it takes vigilance to protect [...]
As part of The Branding Project’s “Winter Wonderland,” Marietta’s first ice rink will open in Glover Park on Friday, November 20, 2015. The Branding Project is the organization that promotes Marietta Square. Winter Wonderland incudes Santa Claus, Santa’s workshop, a multi-story Christmas tree and will be the site of a New Year’s Eve Party. Texting [...]
A contingency from Marietta that included Mayor Steve Tumlin and members of city council traveled to Burke County to check on the nuclear power generating Plant Vogle near Waynesboro, which the city invested in along with 48 other communities. Plants 1 and 2 have been completed while Plants 3 and 4 are still under construction. [...]
It can certainly be difficult leading life without a car. With this car, you need insurance coverage for both security and serenity purposes. Though you may find it difficult paying insurance costs, this is not something you should scant on. However if you need help finding the best insurance policy, here are some tips to [...]
