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Two attorneys have been recommended from a pool of six to replace longtime Douglas Chief Superior Court Judge David Emerson, who's retiring.
Get the scoop on the 64 Cobb County eateries inspected recently, including Piu Bello, Superica, Hamp & Harry's and Ben's Crab Seafood & Bar.
Eight eateries in Douglas County were inspected in the last week, including in Douglasville, Lithia Springs, Villa Rica and Austell.
Got a tabby cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.
Got a tabby cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.
Got a tabby cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.
Got a tabby cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.
Got a tabby cat in reindeer ears or a Doberman dressed as Santa? Patch wants to see your pet pics.
Cobb County is considering creating its first stormwater fee after flash flooding this fall damaged hundreds of homes.
A 16-year-old McEachern High School student was arrested and charged in connection with a reported rape at the school, police said.
Cobb commissioners approved Juneteenth as a holiday for county employees in a 4-1 vote, with one commissioner concerned about the cost.
M. Carlyle Kent, a Realtor who was just elected to Marietta City Council over incumbent Reggie Copeland, was sworn in this week.
Douglasville police are looking for a man accused of robbing a local Kroger, and are working on a reward for info leading to an arrest.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
Four men were doing yard work when they saw the outside of their neighbor's house was on fire, and they sprung into action.
A 29-year-old man was driving his motorcycle on Barrett Lakes Boulevard when he hit the curb and was thrown from the bike, police said.
