East Cobb, GA|News|
Democrats Sue Georgia To Prevent Long Lines In Nov. 3 Election
A group of voters and two Democratic organizations want a judge to force changes, saying that promises from local officials aren't enough.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
- Lawrenceville, GA
- Website
I'm a graduate of the University of Georgia's journalism school, and I've lived in the Atlanta area most of my life.
When I'm not here, I may be on the air as amateur radio station N2EST. I also love cartooning and all things related to animation.
Posting Activity
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus At Paulding School
Parents found out in an emailed letter that a student at a Dallas elementary school had tested positive Monday for COVID-19.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Vehicle Wednesday Night
A Lawrenceville man was walking across Buford Drive at about 10 p.m. when the accident happened.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
John Lewis's Birthday To Be Celebrated In Gwinnett County
A commissioner who was reprimanded in 2017 for calling Lewis a "racist pig" — and who has since sued twice over it — declined comment.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Coronavirus: Georgia Tops 200,000 Confirmed Cases Wednesday
Georgia's health department also reported 3,817 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 65 more deaths from it. Both are high numbers.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
In-Person Option Planned In Phases By Cobb County Schools
Cobb County parents demanded a plan for returning kids to their classrooms, so the district gave them one. It just doesn't say when.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Photo Of Paulding Students Packed Into Hallway Goes Viral
The photo was taken out of context to “criticize our school reopening efforts," according to the district superintendent.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
False COVID-19 Test For Stafford Led To Family Harassment: Wife
The wife of former UGA star Matthew Stafford said her family was publicly shamed after his results were made public by the Detroit Lions.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
181 Chihuahuas Rescued From Georgia Hoarding House
Hundreds of dogs — flea-ridden but otherwise healthy — "were everywhere, literally coming out of kitchen cabinets and mattresses."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
'Car Hopping,' Shooting Incident Leads To Arrest Of Three Teens
Authorities say the teens shot at their pursuers after being seen "car hopping," or quickly stealing valuables from multiple vehicles.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
In-Person Classes To Resume In Gwinnett County On Aug. 26 — Maybe
Gwinnett will transition to face-to-face instruction in late August, but "dates are subject to change" if the coronavirus situation worsens.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Coronavirus: 81 More Deaths In Georgia, Close To 1-Day Record
As Georgia nears 200,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the U.S. is approaching 5 million total — a world record.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Blocked On Facebook, Douglasville Woman Sues County Commissioner
Brenda Bohanan had a deal with Commissioner Kelly Robinson to unblock her from his public Facebook page. Instead, he created another page.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Confederate Monument To Be Moved From Douglas County Courthouse
The United Daughters of the Confederacy asked the county to move it to the History and Art Museum in the old courthouse for its own safety.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Georgia Teen Faces Long Recovery After Horrific Pit Bull Attack
Joslyn Stinchcomb had her scalp and left ear torn off and her trachea severely damaged when she was attacked by two pit bulls in Winder.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Trump: 'Can't Say One Way Or The Other' That Lewis Was Impressive
President Donald Trump instead pointed out in an interview Monday that late civil rights icon John Lewis "didn't come to my inauguration."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Doctors To Kemp: Mandate Masks
A letter to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed by more than 2,100 health care professionals urges requiring masks and closing bars if necessary.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
GA Coronavirus: Monday's Cases Dips Considerably; Only 3 Deaths
Statistics from the Georgia Department of Health over the next few days will show whether this is a trend.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
North Paulding Footballers Positive For COVID-19 As School Starts
The principal's email didn't say how many players may have been infected — just that they may have been in contact with other students.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Homicide, Not Suicide In Buford: Gwinnett County Medical Examiner
Lawrence Gray of Gainesville reported the death of his girlfriend as a suicide. Gwinnett County's medical examiner later ruled it a murder.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
