Douglasville, GA|News|
GA Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor To Get Homecoming Celebration
Douglasville's Elana Meyers Taylor is now the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian after winning two medals in Beijing this year.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
- Marietta, GA
Hi! I am a Texas native who is thrilled to be your local Field Editor for Patch sites serving the communities of Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties, specifically Marietta, East Cobb, Smyrna-Vinings, Douglasville and Dallas-Hiram.
I joined the Georgia Patch team in December 2020 and love to cover all things hyperlocal. If you have a news tip, email me at kara.mcintyre@patch.com.
Prior to Patch, I worked for Community Impact Newspaper -- a hyperlocal, monthly print newspaper company based in Austin, Texas -- as a reporter in the Houston, Texas area. I spent nearly two years there before moving to Georgia in January 2020 to launch CIN's first newspaper in the state as the Editor-in-Chief. Additionally, I spent three years on staff -- two of those years as editor-in-chief -- at my university's student-run weekly newspaper, The Wichitan.
More about me: I'm a cat mom of two living in Alpharetta. I love to read, watch one of my bajillion streaming services, watch movies and listen to podcasts.
Posting Activity
Douglasville, GA|News|
GA Woman, 78, Dies After She Was Pushed In Front Of A Car: Police
A suspect faces upgraded charges after police say she pushed an elderly woman from Douglasville in front of a car, leading to her death.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Daylight Saving Time Could Become Permanent In GA: What To Know
Year-round daylight saving time cleared the U.S. Senate Tuesday. Georgia has already agreed to end the practice, pending Congress approval.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Missing Hiram Man Hasn't Been Seen Since Mid February: Police
Randall Smith was reported missing Feb. 28, and his family and friends say they haven't seen him since Feb. 18.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Cityhood Town Hall Scheduled For Sewell Mill Library
The next of Cobb County's series of town halls to discuss the upcoming cityhood referendums will take place in East Cobb next week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Highway 278 Study Kicks Off In Paulding, Public Input Sought
The Highway 278 study will take multiple improvements into consideration, including expansion, land use, safety, alternate routes and more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
1 Dead In Serious Crash That Shut Down I-20 For Hours: Police
An Atlanta woman crashed her Toyota Camry into a stalled tractor-trailer on Interstate 20 in Douglas County on Sunday, and died on scene.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Affordable Elderly Living Community Advances In Smyrna
Two years after Smyrna City Council approved a rezoning request for an affordable elderly living community, construction is one step closer.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Woman Critically Injured In I-75 Morning Wreck: Police
A Kennesaw woman, 20, was stopped in the middle lane of Interstate 75 when her car was hit. Police say she's in critical condition.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
MUST Ministries Location To Be Converted Into School: Report
Marietta City Council members approved a rezoning request last week that allows the MUST Ministries Marietta location to turn into a school.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Primary Ballots Solidified As Qualifying Ends In Smyrna, Vinings
The candidate qualifying period for the May 24 primaries closed Friday, and most races will have opposition in Smyrna-Vinings.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Primary Ballots Solidified As Qualifying Ends In Cobb County
The candidate qualifying period for the May 24 primaries closed Friday, and most races in Cobb County have opposition this year.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Primary Ballots Solidified As Qualifying Ends In East Cobb
The candidate qualifying period for the May 24 primaries closed Friday, and many East Cobb races will have opposition this year.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Primary Ballots Solidified As Qualifying Ends In Paulding County
The candidate qualifying period for the May 24 primaries closed Friday, and most races in Paulding County will have opposition.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Primary Ballots Solidified As Qualifying Ends In Douglas County
The candidate qualifying period for the May 24 primaries closed Friday, and only a handful of races won't have opposition in Douglas County.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
East Cobb Commissioner 'Will Not Step Down' With New District Map
Commissioner Jerica Richardson will be forced to vacate her seat because of the new district map, but she said she plans to fight it.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Man Wanted In Connection With VA Killing Arrested In Marietta
A warrant for the man's arrest in VA was not valid across state lines, but through "solid police work," Marietta police have him in custody.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Grand Jury To Investigate Cobb School Board Spending: Report
A Cobb County grand jury opened an investigation into purchases made by the Cobb school board, including UV lights used to sterilize rooms.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna, Coalition Still Divided On Aunt Fanny's Cabin: Report
The city of Smyrna and a citizens coalition are split on whether the Aunt Fanny's Cabin structure is needed to memorialize its namesake.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
TikTok Famous Grandma, Grandson + Best Teachers: GA Good News
Good news in GA this week included a grandma-grandson duo going viral on TikTok, a fundraiser for foster kids, teachers of the year & more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
