South Cobb, GA|News|
Nominate the Best Gyms in South Cobb
Let us know the best gyms in Austell or Mableton so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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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|
Nominate the Best Nail Salons in South Cobb
Let us know the best nail salons in Austell or Mableton so we can put it to a vote and find out which is the Readers’ Choice 2012 winner.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Cobb Police Arrest 2 In Shooting Death of Douglasville Man
The two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of Joseph Owens, from Douglasville, are being held without bond in Cobb County jail.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Job Alert: Prevention Specialist
Looking for a job? Check out our job alert.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Remembering the Fun of Mableton Community Day
Results of the Mableton Day 5K are posted below.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Woman Arrested After Leaving Children Home Alone
The woman was charged with two counts of child deprivation and two counts of reckless conduct.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Police Arrest 2 Suspects in Shooting Death of Man Killed on Six Flags Drive
The two suspects are being held without bond in Cobb County jail.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Five Make 121 Laps on Six Flags Coaster in 10 Hours
The CoasterThon raised $5,200 for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from James Patterson.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of The Best Illustrated books from James Patterson.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Clerk Candidates Allowed to Continue
Two of the three Republicans trying to become Cobb's next clerk of Superior Court were given the unanimous go-ahead Monday from the Cobb Board of Elections, the Marietta Daily Journal reported.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s READKIDDOREAD program to bring you reading lists for every age. Here, James Patterson’s summer reading picks for tweens and teens, ages 11-up.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Commissioners to Vote on South Cobb Work Program
The five-year program is an intergovernmental agreement between Cobb County Government and the South Cobb Redevelopment Authority.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Wellstar to Cut 42 Jobs at Austell's Cobb Hospital
The employees who are eligible will be placed in other positions within the Wellstar Healthcare System.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Register to Vote Before July 2 Deadline
There are less than three weeks left to register before the state general primary election.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Undocumented Mableton Resident: We Do Pay Taxes
Dulce Guerrero, an undocumented resident activist living in Mableton and Jesus Cruz, another undocumented Mableton resident, say they and their families do pay taxes.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Keep Children Safe During Summer Smog Season
How to make smart choices about outdoor play this summer.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Finish the Sentence: I Live in South Cobb Because...
Each week, South Cobb Patch asks you to finish the sentence and join the conversation.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb's Precinct 2 Had 107 Burglaries in May
This was an increase from April 2012, but is the exact same number of burglaries as May 2011.
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