South Cobb, GA|News|
Memorial Service for Former Cobb Police Chief Saturday
Former Cobb Police Chief Robert Hightower died at 78 on Tuesday night.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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South 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.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Update: Dive Teams Continue Search for Mableton Drowning Victim
Divers continue their search for a 44-year-old man believed to have drowned near Lake Lanier Islands.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Court Upholds "Show Your Papers" Provision of Illegal Immigration Law
Many have said the provision will lead to racial profiling.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Lee: I Had Nothing to Do With Byrne Attack Robo-Call
Cobb residents received an interesting robo-call on Saturday evening.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
PBS Documentary to Feature Mableton
A documentary about aging in America will feature the Mableton community.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Register for Arts Classes at Mable House
Now that Labor Day is here, the kids are back in school and summer has winded down, find some me-time with arts classes at the Mable House.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Get Active with Adult Kickball League
Kickin' It with Cobb is a great way to meet neighbors and friends while staying active.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Volunteer at Historic Mableton Cemetery
Give back to the South Cobb community as a volunteer to maintain this historic site in Mableton.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Suspicious Package in Mableton Not Dangerous
No evacuations were required and the area was cleared within two hours.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Dine Out; Help South Cobb Area Dropouts
Dine out at participating Cobb restaurants to help prevent drop-outs at area high schools.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Augusta National Golf Club Admits Female Members
Augusta National Golf Club announced that it would admit two female members for its new season in October.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Youth Scholarships Available for Keep Cobb Beautiful Program
The Associate Board Member program is a great way for young people to volunteer in their communities and add that service to their college applications.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Romaine Lettuce Under Recall by Tanimura & Antle
A single lot of the lettuce was voluntarily recalled because a random sample in Canada had E Coli bacteria.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Get Informed: South Cobb Redevelopment Authority's Monday Agenda
Find out what the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority plans to discuss at its meeting on Monday.
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Douglasville, GA|News|
Illegal Immigrants Under 30 Apply by Thousands for Work Permits
Hundreds of illegal immigrants under the age of 31 in Georgia, are trying to stay in this country.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Train for a 5K in South Cobb
Planning to run a 5k? Here, key training tips and strategies from an expert personal trainer and running specialist.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
The Week Ahead in South Cobb: Runoff Election Day
Find out what's going on in South Cobb or go attend meetings where decisions are being made about South Cobb.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Thompson Questions Whether Married Mothers Have Time to be Commissioners
Challenger Lisa Cupid spoke out about her opponent's comments that married mothers wouldn't have the time to be commissioners.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Should the President Consider Another Running Mate for the 2012 Election?
In the light of recent gaffes by current Vice President Joe Biden and sinking popularity numbers, would it be wise for the president to consider another running mate -- possibly Hillary Clinton?
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