South 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?
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|
News Nearby: Witnesses Say Truck Driver Ran Light Before Fatal Collision and More
Check out the top stories from around the region.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Starved Teen Weighed 43 Pounds, Detective Says
A Mableton woman who allegedly starved her teen daughter to death still faces a murder charge.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Redevelopment Authority Meets Monday
The board plans to discuss the website for the SCRA and the South Cobb Implementation Strategy.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
The Weekender: You'll Be Singing La, La, La, La, La
This roundup of weekend events in and around South Cobb has something for everyone.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Obit: Theresa Anne Grimshaw Coffey of Mableton Dies at 60
A memorial service for Coffey will be held Monday.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Voter ID Laws: Necessary or Likely to Disenfranchise Voters?
As the November election approaches, the arguments for and against strict voter identity laws heat up.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
UPDATE: Silver Comet ATV Rider Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
An Austell man is being charged with involuntary manslaughter after he and his friend collided with a pole on the Silver Comet Trail while riding in an ATV and she died.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobbers Awaken to Downed Trees after Storms, Flash Floods
After a couple of nights of thunderstorms, South Cobb residents are picking up the pieces.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Dress Like a Cow, Get Free Chicken
Customers can get free food by dressing as one of the famous cow mascots.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Spend an Evening with the Candidates Thursday
Come meet the South Cobb candidates vying for your vote for district commissioner, school board member and more.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Man Accused of Stealing Electricity to Grow $100K of Marijuana
Police arrested a man after finding marijuana plants in his rented Austell home, which was powered by stolen electricity.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Silver Comet Trail Crash Victim Remembered
Elizabeth Neesley died at 52 after her ATV collided with a metal pole on the Silver Comet Trail.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Obit: Alice C. Szwajkos Stryjewski of Mableton Dies at 70
She passed away on Monday at her Mableton home.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
News Nearby: Good Samaritan Tied Up, Teen Dies in Crash, Equipment Stolen
Check out the headlines from various Patch sites around the region.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
TSPLOST Tweetup on Wednesday
Atlantic Station, pro-TSPLOST group hosting online discussion.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Gay Christian Group to Hold First Sunday Service
The group is open to all people in Cobb County and surrounding areas.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Animal Shelter Gets $295K in Renovations
The SPLOST-funded project included new energy-efficient air conditioning units and windows.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Two Important Cobb Forums Today
There are two hot forums going on Tuesday night at 7, and they both can be viewed from the comfort of your home.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Two Important Cobb Forums Today
There are two hot forums going on Tuesday night at 7, and they both can be viewed from the comfort of your home.
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