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Veterans call weed growth outside of Cobb VA building ‘a disgrace’
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Berndt Petersen , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The sidewalk along Dallas Highway in Cobb County is overgrown with weeds, with some spots reaching heights of over 6 feet.
Veterans have expressed disappointment over the condition of the area outside the West Cobb VA Clinic. The sidewalk along Dallas Highway in Cobb County is overgrown with weeds, with some spots reaching heights of over 6 feet. The area in question is roughly the length of a football field and is noticeably unkempt.
Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill notes that the Georgia Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining the area. Further details on the situation and the maintenance schedule are available from local news sources, including comments from Commissioner Gambrill and a local veteran who has spoken out about the issue.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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