East Cobb News

1 day ago | eastcobbnews.com | Wendy Parker

The East Side Baseball Association is asking the Cobb Board of Commissioners to donate more than $207,000 for an improvement project at Fullers Park, where the youth baseball organization plays. According to an agenda item for Tuesday’s meeting, East Side is requesting to donate $207,482.52 for a 2011 SPLOST (Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax) project that includes replacing natural grass fields to synthetic turf.

1 day ago | eastcobbnews.com | Wendy Parker

The Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, a non-profit organization that supports Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area activities, has begun a resource page to inform the public about federal policy and funding changes in Washington.

1 day ago | eastcobbnews.com | Wendy Parker

Submitted information:Cobb County PARKS invites the community to experience Scene on the Green at The Art Place, a dynamic new summer entertainment series featuring free outdoor theatre, movies and live music performances. This innovative program transforms summer evenings into unforgettable experiences for families, friends, and arts enthusiasts under the stars.

2 days ago | eastcobbnews.com | Wendy Parker

Fourteen recent high school graduates from East Cobb have been named recipients of National Merit Scholarships that are given out by the university or college of the student’s choice. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced more than 2,000 recipients nationwide this week, and they are awards that provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.

2 days ago | eastcobbnews.com | Wendy Parker

The following food scores have been compiled by the Georgia Department of Public Health.