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Mableton
Cobb County, Georgia
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Mableton approves tax payment extension for seniors facing hardship
Mableton officials have approved a payment plan giving seniors and residents facing financial hardship until April 5 to pay the city’s public safety property tax. The plan extends the original December 4 deadline and…
Mableton seniors, fixed-income residents to get relief on public safety taxes
Mableton’s city council approved a hardship relief program for the public safety special service district tax, offering eligible seniors and residents on fixed incomes flexible payment plans and waivers of late fees…
New state designation opens funding opportunities for Mableton
Mableton has received a new state designation that is expected to unlock significant funding opportunities for local development projects. This status change allows the city to apply for grants and resources previously…
South Cobb Regional Library and South Cobb Arts Alliance partner to celebrate milestone anniversaries
The South Cobb Regional Library and the South Cobb Arts Alliance are partnering to host a joint anniversary celebration. This event invites community members to commemorate significant milestones in local arts and…
Mableton to consider public safety tax relief program for seniors, eligible residents
The Mableton City Council is set to discuss a proposed tax relief program for seniors and residents facing financial hardship. The initiative aims to mitigate the impact of property tax assessments related to the city's…
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Mableton partners with Atlanta-area universities and Google for Georgia 311 Challenge
The city of Mableton has announced a partnership with Atlanta-area universities and Google to launch the Georgia 311 Challenge. This initiative aims to leverage technology and academic research to improve municipal…
Whitefield on verge of region championship
Whitefield Academy is on the verge of securing the Region 5AA championship. The team is just one victory away from clinching the title, marking a significant milestone in their current season. Fans and supporters are…
Greater Atlanta Christian hosts Westminster in regular-season finale
Greater Atlanta Christian is set to host Westminster in their final regular-season high school football game. The matchup serves as a concluding event for the teams' regular schedules, drawing local interest as players…
Lindley Middle School teacher named Literacy Teacher of the Year
Dr. Shawndella Roberts, a seventh-grade reading teacher at Lindley Middle School in Mableton, has been named the inaugural Metro Atlanta Region Literacy Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Council on Literacy. The award…
Voters veto Mableton redevelopment powers
Mableton voters have rejected a ballot measure that would have granted the city redevelopment powers under Georgia’s Redevelopment Law. Unofficial results indicate that approximately 53.8% of voters opposed the measure…
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Metro Atlanta city says tax bill erroneously shows interest charge
The City of Mableton, Georgia, has issued a warning to residents regarding an error on recent tax bills that incorrectly displayed interest charges. The city confirmed that the issue has been resolved on its online…
Cobb County Water System reports 290 gallon sewage overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported a 290-gallon wastewater sewer overflow on Nov. 2 near Heavenwood Drive in Mableton. The spill, caused by roots, was contained and stopped by crews later that day. The affected area…
Mableton establishes Veterans Affairs Commission
The Mableton City Council has officially approved the establishment of a Veterans Affairs Commission to better support the local military community. Mayor Michael Owens emphasized that the commission will evaluate…
Pebblebrook outslugs Kennesaw Mountain for 62-45 win
Pebblebrook concluded its home schedule with a 62-45 victory over Kennesaw Mountain. Led by a five-touchdown performance from Tyree Carter, the Falcons' offense proved too much for the Mustangs to handle. Coach Rodney…
South Cobb mayors talk accomplishments, goals
Mayors from Austell, Mableton and Powder Springs gathered Thursday at the Riverside EpiCenter for the State of South Cobb address. They reviewed accomplishments in their cities and outlined goals for the coming year…
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Georgia mother arrested after trying to abandon 6-month-old child at Mableton Jiffy Lube, police say
A Georgia woman, Laraven Davis, has been arrested and charged with child abandonment and reckless conduct after attempting to leave her 6-month-old infant at a Mableton Jiffy Lube. According to CBS News Atlanta…
Property taxes going up in Mableton to pay for public safety
Property owners in Mableton, Georgia, will face a tax increase in less than five months. The local government has approved the hike specifically to fund public safety initiatives. Residents should prepare for the…