Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
New Hotel, More Apartments, COVID-19 Money: Smyrna City Council
Nearly $4 million in federal COVID-19 relief money was approved by council Monday, as well as a Hilton hotel and apartment complex.
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.
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Brookhaven, GA|News|
$155M Mixed-Use Development Underway In Brookhaven
The development, called Manor Druid Hills, will feature green space, a new road, medical office facilities, multifamily housing and a hotel.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
1 Dead, 1 Fled Scene, 5 Injured In Fatal Crash: Cobb Police
One man is dead, one left the crash site on foot and five others were injured in a three-car crash early Wednesday morning on Interstate 75.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Need A Job Or Rent Help? Register For Cobb's Career, Tenant Forum
Attendees can talk to nonprofits about applying for COVID-19 relief money, housing counselors about rental help and employers about jobs.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Georgia Colleges Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine: See The List
Nearly 600 U.S. colleges and universities are now requiring the coronavirus vaccine, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
11 DeKalb County Schools Named Reward Schools By GDOE
The Georgia Department of Education released its list of 2020-21 Reward Schools, including 11 DeKalb County School District campuses.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
13 Cobb County, Marietta Schools Named Reward Schools By GDOE
The GA Department of Education released its list of 2020-21 Reward Schools, including 13 Cobb Schools and Marietta City Schools campuses.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Furkids, PetSmart Partner For National Pet Adoption Week
As part of National Pet Adoption Week from July 19-25, 150 cats and kittens will be up for adoption at six metro Atlanta PetSmart locations.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Escaped Medical Facility, Mattie's Call Issued In GA
Carter Jackson escaped from medical personnel in Smyrna Saturday while being escorted to a facility for mental health treatment.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Back-To-School Food Giveaway, Vaccinations Offered In DeKalb
DeKalb families can get free groceries and free vaccinations — if desired — across the county this Saturday.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Man Stabbed To Death In Smyrna Apartment: Cobb Police
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened over the weekend at a Smyrna apartment, which left one man dead.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
'Backing the Need' School Supply Drive In Cobb: How To Donate
The Cobb County Police Department and nonprofit KIDS CARE are requesting school supply donations for students in need in Cobb County.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Senior, Youth Programs Win National Awards
The National Association of Counties recognized DeKalb County's Senior Center Without Walls: Virtual Village and the Virtual Career Academy.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
SWAT Standoff, Domestic Dispute Ends In Man's Arrest: Cobb Police
Cobb County police arrested a man after a SWAT team standoff for hours and an initial call in regard to a "domestic dispute."
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
New Art Classes Open At Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art
Several new art classes are now available at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art this August and September.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb School Named 1 Of 3 Creative Schools Award Winners In GA
The three winners are schools where all students have access to arts integration in every subject with both rigor and relevance.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Inaugural Brookhaven Restaurant Week Begins In August
Eat your way through Brookhaven in the city's first-ever Restaurant Week, slated Aug. 2-8. Dig into the latest details here.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Georgia: Peak Dates
Plan your summer nights in Georgia around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Congresswoman Lucy McBath Joins Brookhaven Leaders For PCG Tour
U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath discussed long-term transit options during the tour with Brookhaven, DeKalb County, Chamblee and Doraville leaders.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur's Cremalosa Named Best Ice Cream In Georgia
Food & Wine Magazine chose Cremalosa, which opened in February 2020, to represent Georgia on its "The Best Ice Cream in Every State" list.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
