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Kyle Clinkscales, 22, was headed to Auburn University from LaGrange when he vanished in 1976. On Tuesday, his cold case gained fresh clues.
Seven Douglasville eateries were inspected in the last week, including one that's set to open for the first time this month.
Eight Paulding County eateries have been inspected over the last month, including several Pizza Hut locations and other fast food chains.
A redistricting and reapportionment presentation is on the agenda for Thursday's Cobb County Schools board meeting.
Up to $490,000 in federal money will be used to reimburse city employees for pandemic-related expenses like child care, PPE and others.
Jon Taffer, "Bar Rescue" host and executive producer, made a special appearance at the anniversary celebration for his flagship restaurant.
Chief Superior Court Judge David Emerson will resign this month, and six attorneys are being considered for appointment to his role.
The Sandy Plains Road location of Publix's GreenWise Market store will shutter this weekend, about 18 months after its opening day.
The Douglas County community is urged to donate food, clothing, toiletries and toys through the Connect Douglas "Season of Giving" program.
The $3,120 will be used to buy Christmas gifts for children that would otherwise not get Christmas gifts this holiday season.
St. Benedict's Episcopal School is looking to build a 30,000-square-foot middle-school campus off Daniel Street and Cooper Lake Road.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Smyrna, Vinings and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Dallas, Hiram and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Douglasville and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in Marietta and across the country.
The U.S. Postal Service’s annual Operation Santa program helps fulfill holiday wishes in East Cobb and across the country.
A Carrollton man is accused of stealing pizza, urinating in public and trying to punch an officer in the face at a Douglasville RaceTrac.
After multiple emails voicing concerns over the proposed Unified Development Code, the county is hosting a town hall to answer questions.
Cobb Schools is hosting a support staff job fair, but those looking for other roles — like teachers — are also invited to attend.
State Rep. Erick Allen said he wouldn't support the four cityhood movements in Cobb County until further analysis is done.
