Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
City Schools Of Decatur Hires New Superintendent
The City Schools of Decatur board approved a one-year contract for Maggie Fehrman to replace former Supt. David Dude.
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.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Where To Find Gas In GA: Colonial Pipeline Attack
Gas shortages are being reported in parts of GA following the cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline. Here's how to find gas.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Killing Woman, Concealing Her Death: Police
DeKalb County sheriff's deputies arrested a 50-year-old DeKalb County man accused of killing a woman and hiding the evidence.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Movies In The Moonlight Series Kicks Off This Weekend
The summer film series, hosted by the city of Brookhaven's parks and recreation department, starts Saturday. Here are the details.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Off-Duty Marietta Cop, Restaurant Employee Rescue Drowning Woman
Officer Ryan Smith and a Canoe Restaurant employee jumped in the Chattahoochee River over the weekend to save a rafter from drowning.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Woman Shot At DeKalb Apartment Complex: Police
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in Stone Mountain, which took place around midnight Tuesday.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Schools Senior Tax Cut To Be Added To November Ballot
Decatur voters will have to approve a new senior homestead exemption, approved by Gov. Brian Kemp, this fall before it can become law.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Man Killed Woman, Himself At Riverside EpiCenter: Cobb Police
Cobb County police said Paul Sullivan of Douglasville shot and killed Riverside employee Leilani Billingsley before killing himself.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Marietta Expected To Survive
The 35-year-old man was hit by a car Sunday on Powder Springs Road and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Share Your Thoughts On Cobb County's Transportation Plan
CobbForward wants your input in shaping Cobb's transportation investments for the next 30 years. See how you can make your voice heard.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
DeKalb Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semi-Finalist
One DeKalb County Schools class of 2021 senior has been named a semi-finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semi-Finalist
One City Schools of Decatur class of 2021 senior has been named a semi-finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Senior Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Semi-Finalist
One 2021 senior from Smyrna, who attends The Westminster Schools, was named a semi-finalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
GA Citizen's Arrest Law Overhauled: Kemp
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 479 into law Monday, repealing the citizen's arrest statute used to justify the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Police Officer Shot By Fellow Officer In Dog Attack
A Cobb County police officer accidentally shot another officer in the hand while trying to save them from a dog attack.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Community Crime Map Now Available Online
Brookhaven police launched the new map Monday, so residents can now see specific crime reports by neighborhood and other categories.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Decatur's Church Street To Lose Vehicle Lanes, Add Bike Access
Decatur City Commission approved plans to add bike lanes and improved sidewalks along Church Street, subsequently reducing roadway lanes.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Picnic In The Parks Helps Support Local Brookhaven Restaurants
The Picnic in the Parks promotion is available at four local eateries. See which ones are participating here.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Opens 750 Paid Virtual Summer Jobs For Youth
DeKalb County is hosting the DeKalb Virtual Career Academy this summer for youth ages 14-24, and applications close May 11.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta City Schools Targets Child Literacy With $2.5M Grant
MCS will be the focus of the grant called "Literacy and Justice for All" to focus on making all students proficient readers by third grade.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
