South Cobb, GA|News|
Nearby: Explosions, Fire Destroy Manufacturing Plant
Also, one confirmed dead from Thursday's I-285 wreck near Smyrna.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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- Buckhead, GA
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
How Much Have You Spent on 'Back-to-School?'
With school districts across the metro area now officially back-to-school, we begin a series of weekly questions, which, today, is focused on the subject of spending.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Asian Restaurants Get 4 B's, 2 A's
Find out how your favorite local Asian restaurant scored on its recent health inspection. We threw in a Mexican restaurant as well.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Illegal Immigrant Jesus Cruz Speaks Out
After narrowly avoiding deportation, Mableton resident Jesus Cruz speaks out about being an undocumented resident and about what freedom means for him.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Police Investigating Two South Cobb Robberies This Week
Each incident happened in a local business during daylight hours.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Woman Sentenced to Life for Alleged Role in Valentine's Day Murder Plot
Her significant other, also from Austell, will face trial later this year for allegedly shooting a Snellville man to death.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
News Nearby: Fetus Found in Shoebox in Freezer; East Cobb Schools Not Diverse Enough for Symphony
Fetus found in Alpharetta home; East Cobb schools too homogenous for Atlanta Symphony;
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South Cobb, GA|News|
PHOTOS: Officials Cut the Ribbon for Whitefield Academy's Newest Building
Morris Hall will serve as Whitefield Academy's new upper school building.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Illegal Immigrants Under 30 Apply by Thousands for Work Permits
Several young undocumented residents of Mableton and Austell gathered their documents and forms to apply for a special work permit that would prevent them from being deported.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
East Cobb, GA|News|
How Much Have You Spent on 'Back-to-School?'
With school districts across the metro area now officially back-to-school, we begin a series of weekly questions, which, today, is focused on the subject of spending.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Do You Support HR 1162, Allowing the State to Create Charter Schools?
Voters will head to the polls in November and decide if the state can override local school boards and create charter schools.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
How Much Have You Spent on 'Back-to-School?'
With school districts across the metro area now officially back-to-school, we begin a series of weekly questions, which, today, is focused on the subject of spending.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Do You Support HR 1162, Allowing the State to Create Charter Schools?
Voters will head to the polls in November and decide if the state can override local school boards and create charter schools.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
News Nearby: Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Operating Squalid Nursing Home & Defrauding Medicare
Get info about headlines from around the region.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Mableton Man Died in Car Crash Monday
Cobb police are still investigating the car crash.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Put Patch to Work For Your School This Year
Principals, teachers parents, learn how Patch can help you spread the word about what's happening at your school.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Upload Your First Day of School Photos on Patch!
Classes started Monday for the second largest school system in Georgia, which has an enrollment of more than 106,000.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Boys & Girls Clubs See Decline After Transportation Cut
Now that Cobb schools have cut after school transportation to Boys & Girls Clubs, several children in South Cobb have no place to go after school but home alone.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
What Happened to Lindley Middle School Principal Sandra Ervin?
Parents and community members want to know, but no one is supplying answers about the often lauded middle school principal, who retired suddenly two weeks before school began.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Back to School Road Safety Reminders
Cobb Police have provided the following tips for motorists and students as a new school year approaches.
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