Cobb Reporter

There were 75 reported residential sales in Cobb County in the week ending June 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cobb Reporter area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Cobb Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda passes away at age 86

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, who left an indelible mark on two National League franchises during the 1960s, passed away on Friday at the age of 86, as announced by the San Francisco Giants.

Charlie Morton achieves milestone victory against former team

ATLANTA -- Charlie Morton is not an All-Star nor a Cy Young Award candidate. However, his consistent performance in the Braves' rotation could contribute to another World Series title for the team, potentially marking his third championship in eight years.

Marcell Ozuna's potential third All-Star selection remains uncertain despite strong performance

Marcell Ozuna was one of the few Braves hitters who didn’t receive an All-Star selection last season. There’s a chance he’ll be the only hitter representing Atlanta at this year’s Midsummer Classic.

1 gas station in cities throughout Cobb County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 22

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Cobb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How much did Cobb County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

Women’s basketball teams from Cobb County received $2,177,367 during the 2023 season, up 31.2% from the previous year.

Georgia: Cobb County’s men’s basketball teams budget increases 58.4% in 2023

Men’s basketball teams from Cobb County received $3,074,502 during the 2023 season, up 58.4% from the previous year.

Guardians weigh options ahead of first overall pick in MLB draft

Seventeen days before the Guardians exercise the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, they have disclosed little about their intentions. Their top four candidates align with MLB Pipeline's new Draft Top 250 list: Oregon State second baseman Travis Bazzana, Georgia outfielder/third baseman Charlie Condon, Florida first baseman/left-hander Jac Caglianone, and West Virginia middle infielder JJ Wetherholt. Cleveland is evaluating both talent and signability, considering their record bonus pool of $18,334,000 and an unprecedented allotment for the No. 1 choice at $10,570,600.

Rome Emperors offer unique Minor League Baseball experience

Rome, Ga., known for its seven hills and intersecting rivers, draws parallels to its Italian namesake. The city's Minor League Baseball team, the Rome Emperors, unveiled this identity last offseason after two decades as the Braves. The South Atlantic League team plays at AdventHealth Stadium.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cobb County in week ending June 22?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Cobb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Braves-Cards game postponed; doubleheader set for Wednesday

The Cardinals announced that Tuesday’s 6:45 p.m. CT game against the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.

Top college pitchers for the 2024 MLB Draft: Analyzing the top prospects

Jim Callis reports that Arkansas' Hagen Smith and Wake Forest's Chase Burns headline the 2024 college pitching crop after breaking the NCAA Division I record for strikeout rate. Both project as top-10 picks and potential frontline starters. However, the college pitching class is not as deep as once hoped. East Carolina's Trey Yesavage is considered the third-best college arm, while Iowa's Brody Brecht and Mississippi State's Jurrangelo Cijntje are the only other likely first-rounders.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Cobb County in week ending June 22?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Cobb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

New esthetician program begins at Chattahoochee Tech this fall

Chattahoochee Technical College is set to launch an esthetician program this fall, providing students with the opportunity to pursue careers in the beauty industry. Estheticians are licensed skin care professionals who offer facial treatments, makeup techniques, hair removal, and spa therapies.

How many companies in cities in Douglas County received FDA inspections in Q1?

There was one company in a city associated with Douglas County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

MLB highlights top hitting prospects across teams