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Good news in GA this week include a KSU grad competing in the "Jeopardy! National College Competition," Burlington opens in Hiram and more.
State senators approved new voting maps for the Cobb County commission and school board Wednesday, drawing a commissioner out of her seat.
The deadline to fill out the online survey to provide input on Paulding County's comprehensive and transportation plans is fast approaching.
Aidan Dirr, 17, will be recognized in ceremonies at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in March for earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
Raymond Goslow placed second in the all-new "Jeopardy! National College Championship" — and took home a cash prize of $100,000.
A Douglas County man was found guilty of murder and other charges for shooting his friend to death after an argument turned physical.
The victims, then ages 13 and 15, said their mom's ex-boyfriend sexually abused them since they were 8 and 9 years old, respectively.
A man, 26, broke into a woman's car, pulled out a knife and forced her to drive to a nearby apartment before raping her, authorities said.
Get the dish on the latest scores for the 65 Cobb County eateries inspected in the last week, including Newk's Eatery, Bojangles and more.
Atlanta eatery Touchdown Wings will open a Douglasville location, but an official opening date has not been finalized.
David Pearson Communities filed forms with the state to build a nearly 700-home development called Canebreak West in Paulding County.
An East Cobb Middle School student was wearing a swastika armband and performing a Nazi salute in photos circulated on social media.
The Lost Mountain and Vinings cityhood bills mark three of four Cobb cityhood movements that passed the both the state House and Senate.
Cobb County's COVID-19 state of emergency declaration was extended through mid March, the second extension since December.
A fight and subsequent shooting broke out in the Douglasville Applebee's parking lot in 2019 over an order of guacamole.
As part of Burlington's Adopt a Classroom partnership, the company donated money to Hiram Elementary School.
The Cobb County District Attorney's Office is hosting a prayer vigil and observance of the anniversary of Arbery's death on Wednesday.
After crashing into the median wall, the woman got out of her car and tried to get to the right shoulder when she was hit by cars and died.
Police say the victim, 55-year-old Elizabeth Hightower, was walking in the westbound lane of Lower Roswell Road when she was hit.
The Monday holiday will result in closures and schedule changes in and around Dallas and Hiram.
