The Development Authority of Cobb County has approved a $159.5 million bond request to fund the construction of a $500 million mixed-use development near Truist Park. The development will feature two towers, including a 250-room hotel and condos at the top of the building. Nebraska-based developer Goldenrod Companies, which owns most of the parcels along Circle 75 Parkway, is leading the project. The first bond is for $143.9 million to fund the hotel building, and the second bond is for $15.6 million to fund the retail portion of the other building. The project is expected to net the school district about $2.4 million in revenue over the 10-year period the tax abatement is in effect.
The Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair, the biggest Shrine Circus and Fair in North America, will take place from May 20-29 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Visitors can enjoy world-class entertainment under the Big Top, including Motorcycles on a Wire, The Flying Clarkonians, and The Hanneford Circus Elephants. The fair will also feature 35 rides for all ages, carnival games, and a variety of delicious foods such as pizza, cotton candy, and funnel cakes. The circus runs from Monday to Friday at 7 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. The entrance fee is $10 for adults, and children under 10 are free. Special event days include Sneak-A-Peek-Ride-A-Thon, Cobb County Employee Day, Car Load Night, First Responders Night, and free admission for veterans on Memorial Day. Tickets are available online at Shrine Circus Atlanta dot com.
Kyle McKinney, known as “Mr. Everywhere,” announced on social media that he will be playing college football at the University of Alabama Birmingham. McKinney, who finished the 2022 season with 64 tackles and 12 tackles for loss, had offers from Stetson and two Division III programs. He thanked his family, teammates, coaches, and trainer for supporting him and developing his skills. McKinney spent his first three high school seasons at Hillgrove and earned all-county honors in 2021 and all-Region 5AAAAAAA honors this past season.
Hunter Teal, the go-to receiver for Walton quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski, announced his commitment to the Miami University of Ohio on social media earlier this week. Teal earned first-team all-Region 5AAAAAAA, all-county and all-state honors following the 2022 season. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound tight end caught 50 passes for 970 yards and four touchdowns. Teal chose Miami, a Mid-American Conference program, over an offer from Florida A&M. According to 247Sports, he also had interest from Florida, Missouri, Central Florida, South Florida and Wake Forest.
Mableton, has elected its leaders. The Cobb County Board of Elections is due to certify the election on Monday, with the terms of the initial mayor and council to begin immediately following this. The new city should come online in June. The mayor and council will meet in a school in Mableton, until facilities have been built. Mableton officials will decide which services they want to take over from Cobb during a two-year phase-in period. Mableton's feasibility study found the city could support itself without increasing property taxes, operating with an annual surplus of $3.2m
The principal of Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Corey Lawson, has resigned after eight years of service. Lawson announced his decision to leave in an email to MSGA families, saying that it was not an easy decision and required much prayer and discussion with his family. Lawson has been involved in Marietta City Schools’ middle grades for 22 years, with 12 of those spent at MSGA in various roles. He expressed gratitude for his time at MSGA and working with the Blue Devil family. The school will now need to start the search for a new principal, with Lawson's last day set for June 30th.
The Allatoona girls soccer team lost to Blessed Trinity 1-0 in their second round of the Class AAAAAA state playoffs, ending their season. The only goal of the match was scored by Caroline Smith of Blessed Trinity with four minutes remaining in regulation. Blessed Trinity dominated the game, out-shooting Allatoona 16-2 and having five corner kicks, while Allatoona had none. Allatoona was unable to match the pace of Blessed Trinity and struggled to move the ball downfield. Despite the loss, Allatoona had a successful season, making it to the state playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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