East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb County's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
Cobb County’s traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
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East Cobb, GA|News|
More Than A Week Later, Cobb County Certifies Primary Results
The tally was delayed by a record number of absentee ballots — more than half the total number cast.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Gwinnett High School Seniors May Yet Graduate In Person
Students and their families will soon be asked if they want in-person ceremonies. Gwinnett County school officials will plan accordingly.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Loganville Chick-fil-A Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
The Chick-fil-A is in Walton County, where only 343 COVID-19 cases have been reported. Nearby Gwinnett County has 5,958 cases
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Douglasville Woman Pursued By Police, Charged With Possession
Briauna Persiani went straight to the Bartow County jail Monday after recovering from injuries sustained in a June 6 police chase.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
GOP Abandons Gun-Toting Greene Over Racist Rants On Social Media
Marjorie Greene said she's not scared of the "DC Swamp." John Cowan bills himself as "All of the conservative, none of the embarrassment."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Norcross, GA|News|
Suspect In Atlanta Homeless Serial Murders Arrested In Norcross
David Lee, 29, was arrested without incident on Holcomb Bridge Road in the deaths of three homeless people in Atlanta.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Lemon Street School Lives Again As Performance Learning Center
The historically black grammar school, closed for nearly 50 years, will be rehabbed and reopen in 2021.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Beleaguered Atlanta Cops Receive $500 Bonuses From Civic Group
The Atlanta Police Foundation said it would repair or replace more than 20 squad cars damaged during protests and pay police $500 bonuses.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglasville Man Murdered Mother, Niece, Set Car On Fire: Police
Police say they believe Derrick Hobbs killed Lawanda Barrows, 59, and Layla Hobbs, 4. Their bodies were found Sunday in a burning vehicle.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Death Of Dallas Motorcyclist Leads To Vehicular Homicide Charge
Police said Saundria Duncan was turning left on Austell Road when she struck Steven Winiarczyk on his motorcycle.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
UPDATE: Hit-And-Run Driver Turns Self In To Gwinnett Police
The Lawrenceville man contacted the Gwinnett County Police Department on Friday.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Accused Bartow Sex Criminal Tries To Influence Victim: Prosecutor
According to the district attorney's office, the Rydal man accused of child molestation urged his victim to keep silent.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Benton, Longtime Cartersville School Board Member, Dies At 77
Linda Benton was first appointed to the Cartersville City School Board in 1994. She served for 23 years, 18 as its president.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Man With Meth Tased, Arrested In Kroger Parking Lot: Sheriff
It took the threat of a police dog and a taser to handcuff a man with meth — and even then he tried to escape, authorities said.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County Reopens More Facilities Over Next Three Weeks
Deputies will take your temperature at the door when the transportation center, aquatic center and libraries reopen.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
GA COVID Cases Top 60K, Now Equal To Population Of Marietta
The total number of coronavirus cases in Georgia is also larger than the populations of Valdosta, Smyrna or Brookhaven.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Gilmer Sheriff Tries To Take Back Facebook Shot At Atlanta Mayor
Sheriff Stacy Nicholson wrote that a revolver with its barrel pointed backwards shown in a meme would be "perfect for mayor bottoms."
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Duluth, GA|News|
Train Hits Truck Near Downtown Duluth, More Than 20 Cars Derail
Traffic on Buford Highway was snarled for several hours after more than 20 train cars jumped the track in Duluth.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Walton, Wheeler High Schools Targeted For Name Change
Walton High School is named for a Founding Father who also kept slaves. Wheeler High School is named for a Confederate general.
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