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Paulding Schools started the semester in person Tuesday at the "Yellow Operating Level," which means limited group gatherings and visitors.
Pausing Cobb County jury trials through late January will not affect Grand Jury proceedings, Superior Court Judge Robert Leonard said.
A man in his 50s, whose name has not been released, was riding his bike on Windy Hill Road at Village Parkway when a car hit him.
Marietta City Schools will start the semester in person Wednesday, but that could change in the coming weeks "due to staffing dynamics."
A Cartersville man was killed in a New Year's Day car crash, and the Dallas man accused of causing the crash now faces three charges.
Despite several metro Atlanta school districts opting for remote learning as COVID-19 cases rise, Cobb Schools will still start in person.
In-person learning districtwide starts Wednesday, with masks required in schools with COVID-19 cases at a rate of 5 percent or higher.
The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Georgia children ages 12-15 a step closer.
This year's top stories include the Town Green development, a dollar store moratorium and cocaine-filled shoes landing a woman in jail.
This year's top stories include Paulding students saving a bus driver's life, Costco opening in Dallas, crime stories and business openings.
This year's top stories include Mt. Bethel UMC's ongoing controversy, parents pushing for Sprayberry High School rebuild, COVID-19 and more.
This year's top stories include Smyrna's downtown redesign, new businesses opening and a Red Bull truck jamming the historic Covered Bridge.
This year's top stories include UFO sightings in Marietta, critical race theory in Cobb school, all things COVID-19 and more.
A Marietta woman faces a first degree arson charge in connection with an apartment fire in the Cumberland area earlier this week.
Cicadas, cows, parrots, oh my! Take a look back at Georgia Patch's top animal stories from 2021.
The COVID-19 testing site closed Thursday due to inclement weather, and will remain closed until Monday due to New Year's Eve.
Georgia DNR officials suggest starting 2022 with one of 41 hikes in state parks. Here's the full list of hikes available on New Year's Day.
From your favorite eatery to your favorite retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Douglasville on New Year’s Day.
From your favorite eatery to your favorite retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in Dallas and Hiram on New Year’s Day.
From your favorite eatery to your favorite retailer, here’s a look at what’s open in East Cobb on New Year’s Day.