Cobb, transit and Gwinnett

Voters in Cobb, Gwinnett counties reject proposed public transit expansions
On Election Day, voters in Cobb and Gwinnett counties rejected a public transit referendum on their respective ballots.
Cobb and Gwinnett counties reject transit referendums in November election
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Transit referendums in Cobb and Gwinnett counties ... initiatives suggests a challenging path ahead for county-level transit funding in the Atlanta metro area. 11Alive is committed to helping you vote confidently by understanding ...
Cobb voters reject $11B transit referendum
Cobb and Gwinnett voters have historically rejected invitations to join MARTA. Based on the outcome of previous referendums, county officials came up with new plans that would expand their own transit systems, CobbLinc and Ride Gwinnett, without heavy-rail extension.
Transit referendums appears to fail in Cobb and Gwinnett counties in metro Atlanta
Supporters had hoped the changing makeup of the two suburban counties would bode well for the proposed 1% sales taxes that would fund 30 years’ worth of projects.
Cobb, Gwinnett voters reject transit and mobility taxes
Voters in Cobb and Gwinnett counties on Tuesday appeared to shoot down proposed sales taxes to fund billions of dollars in fancy buses, on-demand "microtransit" and bike trails. Why it matters: The failed votes mark the latest time the sprawling suburban counties have rejected a tax to fund transit.

Georgia, Cobb County

Shifts in Atlanta’s core counties reflect 2024 presidential election trends
In Atlanta’s core counties, Democratic support remained strong, though Harris’ totals were generally close to or slightly below Biden’s 2020 numbers, whereas Trump saw slight increases across all ...
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Republicans win school board races in Cobb, Forsyth and Paulding counties
Republicans win school board races in two Georgia’s largest school districts, according to unofficial results.
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Cobb County man receives 2 life sentences for aggravated child molestation
A Cobb County man has been sentenced to two life terms plus 38 years after being convicted of multiple child molestation and ...
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Parents file lawsuit against Cobb County School District over last-minute public comment change
The lawsuit comes nearly 14 months after an altercation took place outside the Cobb County School District building.
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Cobb County, Ga., Schools Hire Secretive Company to Monitor Threats
The private security firm Servius Group will apply AI to data on bullying, student absenteeism and online harassment and ...
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How Pennsylvania voted by county for the 2024 Election
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Burger King-backup sheriff reelected in metro Atlanta
Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens - who gained national attention after calling his deputies to investigate a local Burger King ...