Cobb County | Urbanize Atlanta

Young mayor hopeful: In Atlanta’s suburbs, it’s a new day for urbanism

Cobb County city should "turn the tide on decades of suburbanization, car-dependency, and NIMBYism," Op-Ed writer posits

August 18, 2025 by Josh Green

What will Atlanta 2050 look like?

Experts say we'll swell to 8 million residents. In this wild ATL century, we're halfway there already

July 11, 2025 by Josh Green

Land buy spares Kennesaw Mountain property threatened with development

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to grow by 21 acres, per Trust for Public Land

June 24, 2025 by Josh Green

Along Chattahoochee River, park's $9.5M renovation nears finish line

Phase-one ribbon cutting set for New Day Palisades project's 22-acre, riverside “tranquil greenspace”

May 1, 2025 by Josh Green

Arching over Atlanta, 33-mile express lanes initiative nears milestone

Meetings to conclude soon for transit services proposed along I-285, one of Georgia's busiest corridors

April 18, 2025 by Josh Green

In quest to build thriving downtown, Smyrna closes on church purchase

9-acre initiative called “Downtown the Downtown” takes key step toward construction

December 19, 2024 by Josh Green

Beyond Atlanta Braves' outfield walls, vision for second tower emerges

Developer: The Henry's next high-rise to feature Marriott Autograph hotel, for-sale condos, more

August 14, 2023 by Josh Green

Tower honoring Braves legend Hank Aaron breaks ground

Expect 500 new residences, "elevated retail," pedestrian bridge near Truist Park

July 31, 2023 by Josh Green

Driverless transit system set to debut in Cobb County

Autonomous shuttle pilot program dubbed the "Cumberland Hopper." All aboard?

July 18, 2023 by Josh Green

Report: Cumberland area is Atlanta's latest boomtown

Buoyed by the Braves, Cobb County district has "solidified itself as a coveted enclave for corporate expansion," per analysis

June 19, 2023 by Josh Green

Atlanta Braves mixed-use megaplex finally turns profit for Cobb County

The Battery Atlanta district logged a record 10 million guests in 2022, officials report

May 18, 2023 by Josh Green

Apartment proposal outrages Marietta city leadership

135 units that would replace parking lot reportedly prompt mayor to say: “We’re Marietta, not New York”

April 3, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (2) Roswell versus (7) Duluth

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Final Four? Cast your vote now!

March 23, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, Elite Eight: (3) Marietta vs. (6) Suwanee

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Final Four? Cast your vote now!

March 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Hey Atlanta, meet the Best OTP Downtown tourney Elite Eight!

After nearly 5,000 votes, these eight suburban city centers are still vying for everlasting prestige

March 22, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Best OTP Downtown 2023, 1st round: (3) Marietta vs. (14) Smyrna

Who should advance to the Suburban Smackdown Elite Eight? Cast your vote now!

March 16, 2023 by Josh Green

Suburban Smackdown

Bracket set to officially decide Best OTP Downtown of 2023

Ladies and gentlemen of metro Atlanta, meet your 16 tournament contestants, as decided by the people

March 14, 2023 by Josh Green

Key acreage bought for huge Chattahoochee River park through Atlanta

Officials: Site near two interstates to become first trailhead for 100-mile, linear Chattahoochee RiverLands project

March 13, 2023 by Josh Green