South Cobb, GA|News|
WellStar Generates $2.2B for Local, State Economies
WellStar hospitals had direct expenditures of more than $957,000,000 in 2010.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Senior Cats Looking for Senior Adults
The two groups are coming together through a partnership between Cobb Senior Services and Cobb County Animal Control.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Celebrating South Cobb's Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Here's where the valedictorians and salutatorians for South Cobb and Pebblebrook's Class of 2012 are heading for college.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Gay Austell Pastor Speaks Out
Rev. Nadine Rawls started a group for gay Christians in Cobb, and now she's speaking out about being African-American and gay, that particular Leviticus scripture and Obama's recent announcement of support of same-sex marriage.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
The Weekender: Concerts, Acrobats and Festivals
Check out these cool weekend events near and far
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Patch Pic of the Week
Each week, South Cobb Patch selects one of our user-uploaded photos to feature.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Word of Faith Breaks Ground on New South Cobb Community Center
The community center will have a basketball court, a track, a fitness room, a lounge and a food court.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Motorcycle Safety Should Be Top Priority, Instructor Says
Ronnie Lang, lead instructor a Harley Davidson's safety program, said the motorcycle accidents need to come to an end, and the solution is motorcycle safety training.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Mableton Counselor Publishes Book for Children Afraid of the Dark
Anthony Pearson, counselor at Sky View Elementary, was able to meld his passion of writing, psychology and children into his first published book, "Baby Bear Eats the Night."
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Summer Camp Spotlight: BigTime Bank$hot Basketball
Young athletes learn from WNBA player Kiesha Brown how to be physically and financially fit.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Watching the Transit of Venus In Spite of the Clouds
The weather looks to be a problem for today's celestial event.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Venus in Transit
You'll probably be dead the next time this happens, so watch it on Tuesday evening.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Approves $5.72M Budget
The city's budget is 7 percent less than last year and includes a 28 percent increase in property taxes for residents.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Whitefield Graduation 2012
Whitefield Academy held its graduation ceremony this past weekend.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Public Hearing Monday on Austell Budget with 28% Tax Rate Increase
The Austell City Council will vote on next year's budget, which has been reduced by 7 percent and includes a 28 percent property tax rate increase.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Open Line: Should students face discipline for Tebowing?
South Cobb Patch asks you your thoughts about Tebowing at school and school events.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Win Free Tickets to Six Flags and See a New Show!
South Cobb Patch is treating readers to a family four-pack of tickets to see Six Flags' newest show and to enjoy a day of rides and fun.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Area Students Honored by Boys & Girls Clubs
About 10 students from South Cobb and Pebblebrook were among those honored recently for graduation from the organization's College Bound program.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Students, Staff Say Tearful Goodbye to Imagine Mableton
The charter school closed its doors for good on Friday.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Support Humane Society at Mableton Yard Sale
Weekly roundup of South Cobb yard, garage and estate sales.
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