South Cobb, GA|News|
ACLU and Other Georgia Groups Calling for End to 287(g) in Cobb
The ACLU says that 287 (g) tears families apart and leads to terror and isolation.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Who Has Your Vote?
In exactly one week, South Cobbers will head to the polls. So, tell Patch who has your vote.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Meet the Candidates: Mike Boyce
Find out what Cobb Chairman candidate Mike Boyce has to say about the most pressing issues in Cobb County.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Kennestone Ranked 6th Best Hospital in Metro Atlanta
U.S. News and World Report released its annual Best Hospital rankings and Marietta's Kennestone Hospital received high marks.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Meet the Candidates: Mike Boyce
Find out what Cobb Chairman candidate Mike Boyce has to say about the most pressing issues in Cobb County.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Five Guys and Their Fries Get Perfect Score
Check out these recent restaurant inspection scores for South Cobb area establishments.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
ARC: 10 Facts About the Regional Transportation Referendum
The Atlanta Regional Commission emailed these "10 Facts about the Regional Transportation Referendum" on Monday morning.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Cobb Commission Chairman Candidates Get Spiritual, Candid at Public Forum
The Commission Chairman gave real answers about their greatest accomplishments and greatest failures at a recent Mableton forum attended by about 200 community members.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Readers Vote 2012
Click on the categories below and vote for your favorites!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Wellstar Cobb Ranked 9th Best Hospital in Metro Atlanta
U.S. News and World Report released its annual Best Hospital rankings and Austell's own Wellstar Cobb Hospital received high marks.
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Northeast Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Commission Chairman Candidates Get Spiritual, Candid at Mableton Forum
The Commission Chairman gave real answers about their greatest accomplishments and greatest failures at a Mableton forum attended by about 200 community members Thursday night.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Saturday Early Voting Today Only
Get out and cast your ballot today!
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Cobb Chairman Candidates on TSPLOST and Economic Development
Check out what the four Cobb Commission Chairman candidates had to say at about various topics at a Mableton candidate forum on Thursday night.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Chairman Candidates on TSPLOST and Economic Development
Check out what the four Cobb Commission Chairman candidates had to say at about various topics at a Mableton candidate forum on Thursday night.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Obits: Rod Cohen, age 57 of Mableton, Dies
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Should Cobb Adopt Outdoor Smoking Ban?
The City of Atlanta has approved an outdoor ban on smoking. What do you think? Is this the right thing to do or an infringement on personal liberties?
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Six Flags Is Seeking (Bath Salt-Free) Zombies
Six Flags is seeking zombies, vampires and specialty acts for its annual Fright Fest this October.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
TSPLOST: A Noble Idea Has Been Hijacked
The chairman of The Council on Public Policy explains why the organization encourages voters to oppose the Transportation Investment Act on July 31 at the polls.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Commission Chairman Candidates Get Spiritual, Candid at Mableton Forum
The Commission Chairman gave real answers about their greatest accomplishments and greatest failures at a Mableton forum attended by about 200 community members Thursday night.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Burglary Ring Strikes Again...and Again
Cobb Police suspect a ring of about three young men have burglarized 10 South Cobb businesses in three weeks, hitting some businesses twice.
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