Dallas Woman Arrested After Cobb Robbery, Interstate 75 Chase

Authorities pursued her southbound on Mars Hill Road to Macland Road; eastbound on Macland Road to Windy Hill Road; eastbound on Windy Hill Road to I-75; and southbound on I-75 to Mount Paran Road.

A Dallas woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery and high-speed chase that forced authorities this afternoon to temporarily shut down Interstate 75 in both directions. About 10:54 a.m. today, 39-year-old Ancely Faye Green walked into the Acworth SunTrust Bank at 1755 Mars Hill Rd., claimed in a note that she had a bomb and demanded money, said Officer Mike Bowman with the Cobb County Police Department. When she received an undisclosed amount of cash, she drove away from the bank in a black vehicle. Officers spotted her and tried to initiate a traffic stop. Green, however, "refused to pull over and attempted to elude officers for several miles," Bowman said. Authorities pursued her southbound on Mars Hill Road to Macland Road; …

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Tax Incentive Zone Expanded for Businesses Choosing Marietta

The state of Georgia has expanded one of Marietta's opportunity zones to encourage new businesses to locate in the city or existing businesses to expand.

by city of Marietta The state of Georgia has expanded one of Marietta's opportunity zones to encourage new businesses to locate in the city or existing businesses to expand. When two or more jobs are created, businesses may be eligible to receive $3,500 in state income tax credits for each new job for five years. Marietta's expanded opportunity zone is bounded by Cobb Parkway to the west, Delk Road to the north, Interstate 75 to the east and Terrell Mill Road to the south, and joins the city's other opportunity zones which include portions of Fairground Street, Roswell Street, Powder Springs Street, the South Loop, Franklin Road, and industrial and heavy commercial locations throughout Marietta. "Marietta is doing everything we can to help…

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Truck Goes Off Road, Strikes Tree in Marietta

A man was critically injured Monday in a crash on I-75 in Marietta.

A gray 2001 Toyota Tacoma was traveling on I-75 southbound at North Marietta Parkway Monday aftertoon, according to 11 Alive and Examiner. The truck went off the road, went down an embankment and struck a tree. The driver was critically injured from the impact and transported to Kennestone Hospital. It’s unclear if speed or alcohol played a role in the crash, the Examiner reports.    

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New Diverging Diamond Interchange Coming to I-75, Wade Green Road

A diverging diamond interchange (DDI) is an intersection traffic solution designed to increase capacity, decrease congestion and minimize cost.

GDOT will assist Cobb County to construct a diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 75 and Wade Green Road. A diverging diamond interchange (DDI) is an intersection traffic solution designed to increase capacity, decrease congestion and minimize cost. The DDI is designed to ease the flow of heavy traffic by eliminating a left turn signal and allowing two-directions of traffic to cross the opposite side of the side or cross street at or near the bridge point over the freeway. Cobb County will be responsible for completing and funding the preliminary engineering and right-of-way costs for the project. Once completed, GDOT will fund up to $1 million of construction costs from their operational improvement lump sum. The rest of the $1.625 …

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Dog Rescue Fund Exceeds $8K

The money raised to care for a dog injured on I-75 has paid for his surgical bills.

Gravitt Rescue Fund Exceeds $8K

The money raised to care for a dog injured on I-75 has paid for his surgical bills.

The Marietta woman who helped rescue a dog hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 asked for public donations to help pay for his recovery.  Northeast Cobb Patch talked to Dana Wachsmann in April about her fundraising efforts for Gravitt, a likely stray who was named after the Marietta Police officer who rushed the animal to emergency veterinary care.  Several operations, including surgery to reattach the dog's pelvis to its spine, came to an estimated $7,500. Wachsmann contacted Patch this week to report that more than $8,000 in donations has been received for Gravitt's medical care. She also said that Marietta resident Deann Seckinger and her family, which took in the dog on a temporary basis, will be giving Gravitt a permanent home …

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Rescued I-75 Dog Recovers

The dog whose life was saved on Interstate 75 by five Cobb County residents is expected to make a complete recovery.

On a Saturday morning in March, the traffic on Interstate 75 in Marietta came to a halt when a motorist hit a dog. Five Cobb County residents came together in an effort to save the dog's life. Gravitt, named for the Marietta police officer that helped get him emergency veterinary care, survived. People across the nation have sent donations, prayers and messages to support his recovery. But despite the publicity, no owner has claimed Gravitt and the man who stopped in I-75 traffic to carry him to safety still has not been identified. Gravitt is recovering from a fractured pelvis and knee surgery at the Cobb home of Deann Seckinger, one of the people who helped rescue him. He had his stitches removed Tuesday, and true to his personality, he …

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Catch It All: Teen Found; Kids Explore Parks; Motorist Killed; Teen Drinking

Teen found safe, kids explore parks, F-35 news, a new logo for Cobb EMC, motorist killed on I-75, how to write a resume, forum to tackle teen drinking and graduation gift ideas—take a look at the Wednesday Marietta news.

Marietta Girl, 2, Missing; Dad Sought Police are looking for Sanai President-Horton, last seen Saturday with her father, Franklin Horton. West Cobb Teen Found Safe Maggie Adams, 16, had been missing for two weeks. Kids Enjoy Trains, Trains and More Trains Take a look at the Junior Ranger program, which goes on at National Parks all year, and National Junior Ranger Day, which celebrates parks, history and trains this Saturday. Spring Flings and Graduation Gift Ideas Celebrate the warm weather with some fun outdoor events, and celebrate your graduate with deals on laptops and phones. F-35A Completes First In-Flight Refueling Mission with External Weapons The two-hour mission tested the flying qualities of the aircraft while maneuvering with …

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Cobb Officials Push for Congestion Relief on Northwest Corridor

State and Cobb County officials want to reduce funding for transit services and put it toward the managed reversible lanes on the county’s Northwest Corridor I-75/575. What do you think?

Cobb Commission Chairman Tim Lee, Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews, State Senators Chip Rogers and Lindsey Tippins, and State Representative Earl Earhart want to alter the Metro Atlanta Regional Transportation Referendum project list by reducing funding for transit services and putting funding toward the managed reversible lanes on the county’s North/South interstate (also known as the Northwest Corridor I-75/575 P3 initiative). Project TIA-CO-035 calls for enhanced transit services from North Cobb County to the MARTA Arts Center Station and is the most expensive project on Cobb’s list at $689 million. It was originally the leading project in Cobb’s effort to combat growing traffic congestion along I-75 and I-575. “When Cobb County went out …

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On the Agenda

Hearing Held on Transportation Study

The county commissioners meet at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the government complex at 100 Cherokee Street.

Residents will get to weigh in Tuesday on plans for a mass transportation study that could improve traffic along the I-75 and U.S. 41 corridors. A public hearing will be held prior to Cobb County hiring a consultant to provide an environmental impact statement for the Northwest Atlanta Corridor Alternatives Analysis Study. The county commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the government complex at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta. Development of an environmental impact statement will provide a detailed description of the proposal, purpose and need, reasonable alternatives and the affected environment. The massive region-wide project, estimated to take 18 to 24 months to complete, will involve dozens of private companies …

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