Dacula, GA|News|
June Solstice 2021: When Summer Starts In Dacula
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year — and the beginning of a season of fun in Dacula.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Juneteenth 2021: How Dallas, Hiram Mark The End Of Slavery
No major Juneteenth celebrations are scheduled Saturday in Paulding County — but there are two nearby in Douglasville.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Man With Rifle Dead After Douglasville Officer-Involved Shooting
One man is dead after a Douglasville police officer shot his gun following a confrontation Friday. The GBI has been called to investigate.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Juneteenth 2021: How Cartersville Marks The End Of Slavery
Cartersville's two-day celebration in Summer Hill will have special significance now that Juneteenth has been declared a national holiday.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Juneteenth 2021: How Douglasville Marks The End Of Slavery
Celebrations at O'Neal Plaza and Jesse Davis Park will have special significance now that Juneteenth has been declared a national holiday.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Juneteenth 2021: How Gwinnett County Marks The End Of Slavery
June 19 is now a national holiday, and Gwinnett County residents will celebrate with two events in Lawrenceville.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Woman Latest Suspect In Connection With Death Of Cab Driver
An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for a Cobb woman in connection with the death of Rossana Delgado, a Barrow County cab driver.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
GA Reps Vote No On Bill To Honor Capitol Police With Gold Medals
Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jody Hice and Andrew Clyde were among those who voted against medals for police who protected them on Jan. 6.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loose Bear Cub On The Run In Gwinnett, No Mama In Sight
A young bear was first seen Wednesday near Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross. As of Thursday, it's still loose.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Gwinnett
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Gwinnett County approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To Dacula, Gwinnett 1st Responders
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Gwinnett County approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Dallas, Hiram
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Paulding County approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Douglasville
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Douglas County approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Girl Scout Cookie Glut: Donate To 1st Responders In Cartersville
The pandemic changed how Girl Scouts in Bartow County approached cookie sales. Here’s how to get them into the hands of first responders.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow Restaurant Inspections: Ate Track, Cheeseburger Bobby's
Grabbing some grub? Dig into the latest inspection scores for 63 eateries across Cartersville, Adairsville and Bartow County.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
'Fatherhood Celebration Month' Declared By Douglas County Board
With Father's Day just around the corner, Douglas County's Board of Commissioners decided to declare all of June a celebration of dads.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Mall Of Georgia Crossing Owner Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The owner of a major shopping center near Mall of Georgia filed Sunday for bankruptcy protection, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
3 Things To Know About the Cartersville City School Board Meeting
The board for Cartersville schools approved a budget, chose a building contractor and honored students and retirees at its June meeting.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Greene Apologizes For Comparing COVID-19 Mandates To Holocaust
On Monday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene walked back earlier comments that compared requiring COVID-19 shots to sending Jews to gas chambers.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Gwinnett Restaurant Inspections: Melting Pot, Provino's, Wendy's
Most Gwinnett restaurants and food operations inspected over the last week received high marks, but three were rated "unacceptable."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
