South Cobb, GA|News|
Veterans Memorial Reopens After Police Apprehend Armed Robbery Suspect
Cobb Police were assisting Fulton County Police as they apprehended an armed robbery suspect in Mableton near Queen Mill Road.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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- Buckhead, GA
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Hendricks Elementary Named Blue Ribbon School
The Powder Springs school is one of eight in Georgia and 219 in the nation to receive the honor.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
UPDATE: Man Killed in Shooting at Austell Apartment Complex Identified
Cobb police said the victims were found in the parking lot right before 10 p.m.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Gas Prices Steady Across U.S., Dropping in Georgia
Across the Peach State, the average is $3.808, and a week ago, it was $3.844. Those numbers for metro Atlanta are $3.882 and $3.934, respectively.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Police Help Capture Suspected 'Dreaded Bandit' and Armed Robbery Crew
Austell Police help the FBI capture a suspected armed robbery crew that may have committed three armed robberies in the metro Atlanta area.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Intermediate Named Blue Ribbon School
The school is one of eight schools in Georgia and one of 219 public schools in the nation to receive this honor.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Gas Prices Steady Across U.S., Dropping in Georgia
Across the Peach State, the average is $3.808, and a week ago, it was $3.844. Those numbers for metro Atlanta are $3.882 and $3.934, respectively.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
'Racist' Bar Sign: White House Smells Like Fried Chicken
The restaurant has made headlines for posting signs that others called racist.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
9/11 11 Years Later: Do You Feel Safer? Is it a Turning Point?
Patch wants to know if 11 after what is arguably America's greatest tragedy you feel safer and if it's a time for a different type of Sept. 11.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell to Eliminate Early Property Tax Payment Discount
The city plans to do away with discounts for those who pay their property taxes before the deadline.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Mableton Needs a Champion and a Tagline
Who will be Mableton's champion and what will be its tagline?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
VIDEO: Former Mableton Elementary School Demolished
The walls came tumbling down on Friday, and what remains standing will be demolished Monday.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Morgans Award First Six Flags-Sponsored Scholarships
Each recipient received $500 to spend towards his or her educational expenses.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Week in Review, Sept. 3-9
Make sure you didn't miss any of this week's top stories about South Cobb this week.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Nearby: State Recommends Denial of Smyrna Academy of Excellence Charter
Find out about the top stories from around the region.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
4 South Cobb Restaurants Score A's on Inspections
Check out who made the grade in South Cobb.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Police Offer Tips on Crime and Foreclosed Homes
Make sure to follow these tips to prevent crime in your neighborhood.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Supects from South Cobb Burglary Ring Arrested
After committing a series of burglaries of small business along Floyd Road and nearby, Cobb police arrested some of the suspects.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Floyd Road Construction Well Underway
The project to widen Floyd Road is now underway.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Police Establish Intricate Search Operation for Missing Children
In an effort to not lose any more children in the precious hours once they go missing, Cobb Police has established a sophisticated operation to find them and bring them home.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
