South Cobb, GA|News|
Whitefield's Thornton Signs with Texas A&M
This South Cobb Patch Whiz Kid is bound to excel and break records at Texas A&M University.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
- Buckhead, GA
Kiri is committed to true, pure community journalism. She earned her bachelor's in journalism from the University of Florida before going on to write for her hometown newspaper and other community newspapers. She then earned her master's from the Knight Foundation's fellowship for community journalism at the University of Alabama in 2010.
She is completely dedicated to writing stories that are powerful, make a difference and mean something to people, as well as stories that are memorable.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Hinojosa to Speak at South Cobb Business Association TODAY
After last week's school board meeting, he may have a lot of explaining to do.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Local Woman Escapes Abuse to Help Others Survive
Heather King-Green started Survivors Outreach to help others survive and become successful in their own right.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Local Job Alert: Environmental Programs Specialist
Check out today's local job alert for a local opportunity.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Your Feedback Is Needed at Upcoming Six Flags LCI Meeting
Speak up and make your voice heard on Thursday about proposed projects for the Six Flags area.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Jan. 30-Feb. 3
See what's happening at your child's school this week.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
UPDATE: Police Officers Throughout Cobb Hold Vigil for Fallen Officer's Family, Friends
Atlanta Police Senior Officer Gail Thomas of Austell was killed Tuesday after being struck by a driver police said was drunk.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
10 Ways to Use South Cobb Patch in 2012
We've recently added, tweaked and changed a host of features, so be sure to find out how to use the site in 2012.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Debate Team Wins Again
The school's first debate team is off to a great start.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Construction Continues at Whitefield
The new Upper School facility will house 14 classrooms, four science labs, offices and a 400-seat Black Box theater.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Home Invader Thwarted By Prayer Request
The Austell man is being held in Douglas County Jail without bond.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Teach for America Proposal Withdrawn
The Cobb Board of Education did not discuss or vote on the proposal to bring 50 Teach for America teachers to South Cobb at the board's Thursday night meeting.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Teacher Association President Speaks Out Against Teach For America
Cobb County Association of Educators President Connie Jackson said there are better ways to address the achievement gap than turning to Teach for America.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Get Ready for African-American History Month in Cobb
Join the Cobb County Public Library System in celebrating African American History Month with presentations, movies, author visits, story time, crafts and games.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb BOE Holds First School Closure Public Hearing Tonight
The Board of Education will hear from parents, students and community members affected by the proposed closures of Sky View and Brown elementary schools.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Morgan Files Constitutional Amendment for State Charter School Commission
Rep. Alisha Morgan (D-Austell) is one of the legislators pushing for a constitutional amendment that would give the state power to create charter schools.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb EDGE Plan Opposition Increases
The five-year EDGE project is designed to address job creation, entrepreneurship, cultivating community and "a sense of place" as well as marketing Cobb County and "projecting a positive image."
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Obits: Torma, Garrett Pass Away
Obituaries of people who lived in or were from South Cobb
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Will You Buy Wine, Beer at Starbucks?
The coffee chain will begin selling wine and beer in select Metro Atlanta stores.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb BOE To Vote on Pinnacle Access for Charter Schools
The board will vote on Thursday whether the district should foot the bill for the charter schools' access.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
