Atlanta, GA|News|
Will Smith's Movie 'Emancipation' Ditches GA Over New Voting Law
Movie star Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua are moving film production to another state after the passage of Georgia's new voting law.
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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Marietta|News|
Cobb Drive-In Movie Series Returns To Marietta's Jim Miller Park
Registration is required for each movie showing, and parents can register for the May 1 showing of "Trolls World Tour" this weekend.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
DeKalb Health Director Headed To White House For New Job
Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford, DeKalb's district health director since 2005, will join the ranks of the White House later this month.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Man With Knife Lunges At Officers, Killed By DeKalb Police
A man wielding a knife lunged at DeKalb County police multiple times, which led officers to fire their guns at him, police said.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
GA Board Of Regents Freezes Tuition, Fees For 2021-22 School Year
Tuition and fees will stay the same for the second consecutive year at University System of Georgia's 26 public colleges and universities.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
2 In 5 GA Small Businesses See Lower February Sales: Facebook
The Global State of Small Business report, released by Facebook, underscores the damage the pandemic has inflicted on U.S. small businesses.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Dunwoody, GA|News|
Dunwoody Man Dies After Saving 3 People From Florida Riptide
Kim McGrady, 55, of Dunwoody, drowned after saving three people from a riptide in Miramar Beach, Florida last week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
All Lanes On I-285 Reopen After Truck Accident, Fuel Spill
A tanker truck crashed into an overhead sign on I-285 Monday morning, causing the sign to fall and the truck to spill fuel on the road.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Decatur Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Decatur shelters need the attention more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Brookhaven Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Brookhaven shelters need the attention more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Marietta Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Marietta shelters need the attention more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Smyrna Area Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Smyrna and Vinings shelters need the attention more.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
Brookhaven To Release Draft Redistricting Maps Tuesday
Brookhaven residents can see if their vote in this fall's municipal elections will be cast in a new district at Tuesday's council meeting.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Missing Decatur Man Found Safe, Statewide Mattie's Call Canceled
Franklin Clyde Wilson, 63, went missing last week and Decatur police issued a statewide Mattie's Call to find him. He was found safe Monday.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Cobb County Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center
Cobb County residents can call the center to get information on the COVID-19 vaccine and to get help scheduling vaccine appointments.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Marietta|News|
Cobb County Restaurant Inspections: Chick-fil-A, Mellow Mushroom
Get the dish on inspection scores for 42 restaurant and food-service operations in Cobb County in the last week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Georgia
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Georgia. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Brookhaven, GA|News|
DeKalb County Restaurant Scores: McDonald's, Flying Biscuit Cafe
Get the dish on inspection scores for 28 restaurant and food-service operations in DeKalb County in the last week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
10-Digit Dialing Will Change How Georgia Makes Local Calls
A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Georgia, call their neighbors.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Smyrna Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments After Getting 1K Doses
The city of Smyrna announced Friday that it received 1,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and appointment slots are now open for next week.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
