West Cobb, GA|News|
Powder Springs Man Charged For Defrauding University Of $2M: Feds
A man from Powder Springs has been indicted on charges related to an email fraud scheme targeting a Pennsylvania university.
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|
DeKalb County To End Water Disconnection Moratorium After 5 Years
The moratorium, designed to protect residents disputing unusually high water bills, is set to end later this summer.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
First Black Man To Chair Stone Mountain Memorial Association
Gov. Brian Kemp appointed the Rev. Abraham Mosley as the Stone Mountain Memorial Association chairman, the first Black man to hold the role.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb County Restaurant Inspections: Raging Burrito, Popeye's
Dig into the latest inspection scores for 26 restaurants and food-service operations in DeKalb County inspected in the last week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Cobb County Restaurant Inspections: Zaxby's, Moxie Taco, Dunkin'
Dig into the latest inspection scores for 38 restaurants and food-service operations in Cobb County, two of which were rated "unacceptable."
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Eric Andre Claims Racial Profiling Spurred Stop At ATL Airport
Comedian Eric Andre is claiming he was racially profiled at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Wednesday by Clayton County police.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven Needs Your Help Cataloguing Historic Sites
The city of Brookhaven is seeking public input in identifying the sites that make up its historic fabric for a historic resources project.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta Loosens COVID Class Protocol, OKs Summer School Funding
Marietta City Schools signed off on summer school funding for all grade levels and is set to relax its COVID-19 safety rules in classrooms.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Drink Up: Decatur Extends Open Container Law Until September
Decatur City Commission also voted Monday to approve a 1.2-acre property purchase from Agnes Scott College for city greenspace.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Schools Will Offer In-Person, Virtual Options In 2021-22
DeKalb County Schools regional superintendents will also host virtual town halls April 27-29 to get feedback on these options for next year.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Wind Advisory Issued, Cold Front Coming Wednesday Night
Temperatures may drop below freezing Wednesday night in northeast Georgia, and a wind advisory has been issued for north and central GA.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta Senior Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship
A student from Marietta High School is among roughly 1,000 seniors who've won a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship award.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Hires Returning Police Officer As New Chief
Keith Zgonc began his career at Smyrna Police Department in 1991. Now, he's Smyrna's new police chief after leaving Sandy Springs police.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
'No More Lipstick On A Pig': Sprayberry Parents Push For Rebuild
Sprayberry High School parents say they're tired of their school being neglected for renovations — so they're pushing Cobb Schools for more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
MARTA To Restore Suspended Bus Routes Saturday: What To Know
MARTA canceled 70 of its 110 bus routes for the last April due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One year later, all routes will be restored.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Robocalls On The Rise Again After A Brief Coronavirus-Fueled Dip
Georgians are experiencing an uptick in the unwanted calls as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and return to work.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Marietta Council Denies Nexus Gardens, Laurel Park Developments
City council voted unanimously to stop the two mixed-use developments from being built near Powers Ferry Road and South Marietta Parkway.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Decatur
More eateries in Decatur may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations Now In Brookhaven
More eateries in Brookhaven may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Make Mother’s Day Brunch, Dinner Reservations In Smyrna, Vinings
More eateries in Smyrna & Vinings may be open for Mother’s Day 2021, but it’s a good idea to reserve a spot now. Others offer pickup deals.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
