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Animal Control Responds to Wrongful Discipline Allegation
Cobb County officials respond to a Letter to the Editor published Thursday that alleges wrongful disciplinary action against an animal control employee.

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Cobb County officials respond to a Letter to the Editor published Thursday that alleges wrongful disciplinary action against an animal control employee.

A glimpse of your regional headlines Friday, Nov. 11.
Restaurants and retail establishments are honoring veterans in Cobb County.
Cobb County officials respond to a Letter to the Editor published Thursday that alleges wrongful disciplinary action against an animal control employee.
After two unsuccessful manhunts this week in Marietta, the man wanted in the Halloween robbery of BB&T was caught in a standoff near Hiram.
Northeast Cobb Patch has compiled a list of restaurant and retail offers honoring veterans.
Students and fans of Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia have taken their battle off the gridiron to help save lives through the inaugural “Rivals on the Field – Partners in the Community” Blood Drive Challenge.
A Cobb County Animal Control worker has been disciplined twice for saving animals from imminent death during her personal time. A rescue group asks that you help her appeal a proposed 40-hour suspension.
Northeast Cobb retail stores are already blending Thanksgiving decor with Christmas. To some, it's too much to soon. To decorators, it's a feast for the eyes.
Events at Shallowford Falls, Hightower Trail and Faith Lutheran are among local observances on Friday.
A foster home is temporary. The dogs stay two to three weeks before being transported out-of-state to rescue groups.
A glimpse of your area headlines Wednesday, Nov. 9.
Be sure to review our list of scholarships as many deadlines are approaching this winter.
10,000 runners are expected to participate in the Thanksgiving Day fundraiser.
WellStar plans to purchase OrthoSport Physical Therapy located at 3855 Shallowford Rd. in Northeast Cobb.
The Georgia Bulldogs are wary of Lassiter graduate and Auburn tight end Philip Lutzenkirchen. The Dawgs defense will need to account for the Auburn junior's whereabouts when their teams meet this weekend.
The Cobb Center for Family Resources is providing 1,500 Cobb needy families with boxes of food items needed to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal at home.
Female high school students interested in math or science are invited to attend a Georgia Tech engineering outreach program on Saturday.
The successor to the late Bobby Franklin has been sworn in to fill out the remainder of his term.
Kell and Sprayberry graduates on Armstrong Atlantic State University's women's soccer team have helped the Lady Pirates pull off a remarkable feat in 2011–winning dual Peach Belt Conference titles.