Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Hiram Man Missing Since February, Authorities Seek Help From Public
Randall Smith, reported missing three months ago, is known to frequent the areas around Hiram and Rockmart.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Man Charged With Murder, Arson For Deadly Mobile Home Fire
A house fire that killed a woman and her dog led Paulding County authorities to arrest the woman's son for arson and murder.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding Restaurant Scores: China Panda, Dunkin', McDonald's, Wendy's
Seven Paulding County restaurants were inspected for cleanliness, but only six scored an "A" rating. Read here to find out which one didn't.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Drowning Victim Recovered From Allatoona Lake, Identified
A 40-year-old Douglasville man drowned Monday at Allatoona Lake in Bartow County. His body was pulled from the lake Tuesday afternoon.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow County Primary Election Results 2022: Unofficial Results
Unofficial results are in after Bartow voters cast their ballots in local, county and state races. Check Patch for the results.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County Primary Election 2022: Unofficial Results
Unofficial results are coming in after Douglas County voters cast their ballots in county and state races. Check Patch for primary updates.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding County Primary Election Results 2022: Unofficial Results
Unofficial election results are in after Paulding voters cast their ballots in county and state primary races. Check Patch for the results.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Primary Results 2022: Kemp Over Perdue; Abrams, Walker, Warnock Win
Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock will meet Nov. 8 in a Senate race, while Brian Kemp will face Stacey Abrams in a GA governor rematch.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA Primary Election 2022: Kemp, Walker Lead In GOP Polling For Races
Polls show Gov. Brian Kemp with a big lead over David Perdue in the GOP governor's primary, while Herschel Walker leads GOP Senate hopefuls.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Roswell Woman Dies In Skydiving Accident Near Polk County Airport
A 26-year-old Roswell woman died Sunday while skydiving near the Polk County Airport in Cedartown.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Fentanyl Sickens Deputies, EMTs Responding To GA Truck Crash: Report
Seven first responders fell ill after treating the occupants of a truck carrying fentanyl that had crashed into a tree, authorities said.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas County Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote
Douglas County residents will vote on May 24 for candidates for state legislature, solicitor general, school board and county commission.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Paulding County Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote
Dallas, Hiram and Paulding County residents will vote on May 24 for candidates for state senate, school board and county commission.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow County Voter Guide 2022: Deadline, Candidates, How To Vote
Cartersville and Bartow County residents will vote on May 24 for candidates for state senate, school board and more.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Bartow Drive-By Shooting, Teen Death Lead To Sentence For Gang Leader
A Cartersville man connected to two shootings and the murder of a teen whose body was dumped near White was sentenced for RICO conspiracy.
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Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Adoption Fees Waived This Weekend at Paulding Animal Shelter
As part of National Adoption Weekend, the maker of Bounty paper towels is paying all adoption fees this weekend
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Taste Of Douglasville Returns Saturday To Downtown
The Taste of Douglasville festival has drawn more than 12,000 attendees in past years, making it one of the biggest events in the county.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
Jan. 6 Committee Wants Info From Loudermilk About Alleged Capitol Tour
House investigators say they believe U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk "has information regarding a tour" he led through the Capitol on Jan. 5.
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Cartersville, GA|News|
New Charges Against Cartersville Man For 2nd Shooting: Canton PD
A Cartersville man already in jail after authorities say he shot at a Canton home is now believed to have put two bullet holes in an SUV.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Shooter Flees After Domestic Dispute Leads To Gunfire: Douglas Sheriff
An argument inside a home on Jackie Drive led to a gunfire exchanged outside the home and two arrests, according to the sheriff's office.
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