South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Board of Commissioners Will Be Predominantly Female
Now that the Cobb Board of Commissioners is predominantly female, will the way the county is run change?
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|
Austell Man Charged with Impersonating Doctor, Treating 500 Patients
The Austell man pretended to be a physician at a senior care facility for six months in South Carolina.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Patch Week in Review, Aug. 20-26
Check out any community headlines you may have missed this week.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
'Hit and Run' Is Comedic Crime
Bad acting, clunky car chase scenes, saucy language and perverted violence are all ways to describe this week's movie.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
7-Time Tour de France Winner Stripped of His Titles - Fair or Not?
Do you agree with the USADA's decision to strip seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of his titles and institute a lifetime ban on future competitions?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Readers' Choice Winners 2012
Who has the best pizza in town? How about the cup of coffee? See if your favorite business was a winner.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Memorial Service for Former Cobb Police Chief Today
Robert Hightower, who died at 78 on Tuesday, will be remembered at Roswell Street Baptist Church.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst in U.S. History
One of the first Cobb cases this year of the mosquito-borne virus was in Acworth.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Weekender: Jazzin', Cleanin' & Sippin', Murder Mystery Solvin'
This weekend is packed with fun from a smooth jazz party, a murder mystery dinner and a beach cleanup followed by free wine. What else could you ask for?
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Memorial Service for Former Cobb Police Chief Saturday
Robert Hightower, who died at 78 on Tuesday, will be remembered at Roswell Street Baptist Church.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Let Your Colors Shine at Annual Rainbow Days at Six Flags Saturday
The annual event at Six Flags includes a huge buffet and a performance from 80s pop queen, Tiffany.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
New Online Flood-Mapping Tool Unveiled
On Wednesday, a new flood-mapping online tool that will help residents in Austell's Sweetwater Creek area was unveiled.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
BOE Votes to Resume Boys & Girls Clubs Transportation
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday to resume the bus service.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst in U.S. History
One of the first cases this year of the mosquito-borne virus was near Douglasville.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Junior League of Cobb Hosts Community Breakfast Sept. 17
The breakfast is open to any representative of a 501(c)(3) organization that serves children and families of Cobb County.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
Service Saturday for Former Cobb Police Chief
Robert Hightower, who was also the county's first director of public safety, died at 78 on Tuesday.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Memorial Service for Former Cobb Police Chief Saturday
Robert Hightower, who died at 78 on Tuesday, will be remembered at Roswell Street Baptist Church.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Acworth, GA|News|
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst in U.S. History
One of the first Cobb cases this year of the mosquito-borne virus was in Acworth.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Restaurant Week Returns Sept. 8
Forty-two Cobb restaurants will be participating in the event.
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West Cobb, GA|News|
West Nile Outbreak Could Be Worst in U.S. History
One of the first Cobb cases this year of the mosquito-borne virus was in Mableton.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff