South Cobb, 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.
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|
The Weekender: Free Movies, Candidates and Ice Cream and More
Tons of great FREE events happening this weekend in and around South Cobb.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
News Nearby: Owners of Burned Home ID'd; Dems Called 'Pro-Slavery' Party
Smyrna Police conduct a prostitution sting; bodies found in Cherokee County fire; West Cobb 10-year-old girl sang National Anthem at Braves game for her sister who died from cancer.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Kroger Collects School Supplies for Homeless Kids
Kroger stores in South Cobb are serving as drop-off sites for school supplies for homeless children in metro Atlanta during the "Back 2 School" campaign.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Meet and Greet South Cobb Candidates at Thursday Forum
The Mableton Improvement Coalition and the South Cobb Business Association are teaming up to bring another opportunity to meet all the candidates before casting your votes!
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Acworth, 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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South Cobb, GA|News|
Morgan's Challenger Officially Disqualified
Anne Taylor, a Mableton realtor, has been officially disqualified for running for election this year.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Most in Metro Atlanta Oppose TSPLOST, Poll Says
Also, the WSB poll says that areas outside I-285 are strongly against the proposed 1-percent sales tax.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
No Deportation for Jesus
Jesus Cruz, an undocumented Pebblebrook grad, will get to stay in the U.S.
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Northeast Cobb, 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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West Cobb, GA|News|
House Rep Candidate Taylor Possibly Disqualified Due to Redistricting
State House Representative District 39 candidate Anne Taylor, of Mableton, only recently learned that she no longer lives in District 39.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Should Cobb Ban Outdoor Smoking?
The City of Atlanta has approved an outdoor ban on smoking. Should the same happen in Cobb County?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Woman Unhurt After Train Collided with Her Car
A train hit a woman's car that was not completely off the railroad tracks in downtown Austell.
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Smyrna-Vinings, 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?
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Thompson: I Changed Parties to Win
The District 4 county commissioners spoke out on a variety of topics at the Austell Community Taskforce candidate forum.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
House Rep Candidate Taylor Possibly Disqualified Due to Redistricting
State House Representative District 39 candidate Anne Taylor, of Mableton, only recently learned that she no longer lives in District 39.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell's Making Strides to Clean Up City
A new possible ordinance would cite any Austell citizen who uses tarps for reasons other than construction and repairs at their home.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
What You Need to Know This Week in South Cobb
Find out what you need to know this week in South Cobb.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Week in Review, July 8-14
Find out what headlines you may have missed this week in South Cobb.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Final Deportation Hearing for Cruz Monday
Jesus Cruz, an undocumented Mableton resident, will learn his fate on Monday.
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