Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
National Coffee Day In Decatur: Where To Get Your Joe Fix
Coffee shops in Decatur are among the places to celebrate the popular beverage on Sept. 29.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
- Marietta, GA
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
National Coffee Day In Smyrna: Where To Get Your Joe Fix
Coffee shops in Smyrna are among the places to celebrate the popular beverage on Sept. 29.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
National Coffee Day In Marietta: Where To Get Your Joe Fix
Coffee shops in Marietta are among the places to celebrate the popular beverage on Sept. 29.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
GA Top News: Bernice King, Buckhead Cityhood, Delta Bans Flyers
Bernice King wins diversity award | Buckhead becoming a city? | Antisemitic graffiti in bathrooms | Delta bans flyers: GA Top News
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Sprouts To Open In December, Hiring Event Slated In October
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to hire about 80 full- and part-time roles, with a virtual hiring event scheduled Oct. 19-20.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Voter Kiosk Debuted For DeKalb County Voters
The new touchscreen kiosk helps residents register to vote, print important voting documents and update voter registration info.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Students Accused Of Antisemitic Graffiti Face Disciplinary Action
Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the students are being charged through the disciplinary tribunal process as required by law.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
North DeKalb Mall Acquired, Paving Way For Redevelopment Again
EDENS, the real-estate developer behind the Toco Hills Shopping Center, bought the mall property "in recent days," according to reports.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
National Voter Registration Day: How To Be Vote-Ready In Georgia
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28. If you’re not registered to vote, here’s a rundown of what you need to do in Georgia.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
2 Dead In Apparent Homicide-Suicide In Powder Springs: Cobb PD
Police said a man was in a dispute with three of his family members that grew into a physical assault, and eventually gunfire.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Avondale Police Chief Retires Following Failed Accreditation
Capt. Paul Conroy, a longtime veteran of the department, will replace former Police Chief Lynn Thomas as acting chief of police.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Report Flood Damage Online From September Storm: Cobb Government
The online reporting tool is only for the flooding event of Sept. 8, and is only for damage to "essential living spaces," not yards.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Food Scores: Smoothie King, The Corner Cup Coffee, Subway
One restaurant got an "unacceptable" inspection score recently — read on to see which one.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Cobb County Food Scores: Truist Park, Kale Me Crazy, O'Charley's
Tons of dining options in Truist Park, fast-casual eateries and sit-down restaurants were inspected across Cobb County in the last week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Pedestrian Struck, Killed In Marietta Crash: Police
Marietta police are still investigating the incident, in which a man "darted out into the roadway" outside a crosswalk late at night.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Killing DeKalb Cashier Over Face Masks Indicted
Victor Lee Tucker Jr. faces murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with the Big Bear Supermarket shooting earlier this year.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Atlanta Braves Donate $50K For Cobb Veterans Memorial
The $50,000 check will go toward the future public memorial for the 60,000 Cobb County residents who have served in the military.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Suspect Accused Of Murder Wanted In DeKalb County: Police
The man, whose name is not known at this time, is wanted in connection with the killing of 25-year-old Victor Adu in April.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Oakhurst Elementary Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School
In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education, including one in Decatur.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Bonuses For New Hires, Retention Rolled Out In DeKalb Schools
The district is offering up to $2,000 for new hires, retention bonus of up to 6 percent of annual salary, a $1,500 loyalty program and more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
