South Cobb, GA|News|
Six Flags Drive HAWK Signal Begins Operation Tuesday
Cobb DOT will hold a public meeting about the HAWK signals on Monday and be on hand to assist pedestrians on Tuesday.
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|
Abner the Goose Saved After Dog Attack
After a vicious dog attack, Abner the Goose was saved by Cobb County Animal Control workers.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
23 Years of Bingo and Big Fun at Austell McDonald's
One local group of seniors shares laughs and memories every Wednesday during Bingo at McDonald's on Austell Road.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Fill in the Blank: What Should Fill the Former Borders Space?
South Cobb has had nearly a year to mourn the loss of its Borders bookstore. So what should fill this vacant space?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
New Cobb Gay Christian Group Started in Austell
Just a little more than a month before President Barack Obama announced his support of same-sex marriage, a new Cobb County GLBT Christian organization held its first meeting in Austell.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Man Charged with Rape of Mableton Teen He Met on Facebook
A DeKalb County man remains in jail on charges of raping the 15-year-old girl, who is reportedly pregnant. Police said a DNA test will be conducted once the baby is born to determine its father.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Undocumented Pebblebrook Grad Has Hope
One 2012 Pebblebrook grad shares his dreams and story of being an undocumented student in Georgia.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
LIVE: Cobb Commission Chairman, District 4 Candidate Forum
Follow along with live coverage of the NAACP candidate forum Tuesday night.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Candidates Face Off in First Forum Tuesday Night
Candidates for countywide races, along with the South Cobb District 4 Commissioner seat, will face off for the first time Tuesday night in Marietta.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Finding South Cobb Summer Jobs for Your Teen
School is out and your teen needs something to do besides getting into trouble. Check out these summer job options.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb's New Crime Investigator Offers Update
South Cobb gets a new property crimes investigator. Officers arrested almost 300 people in April.
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Encino-Tarzana, CA|News|
Healthy Barbecue Choices for Your Memorial Day Cookout
Stick to your healthy diet and still eat great at the family or neighborhood Memorial Day cookout with these great tips.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Healthy Barbecue Choices for Your Memorial Day Cookout
Stick to your healthy diet and still eat great at the family or neighborhood Memorial Day cookout with these great tips.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Remembering on Memorial Day
South Cobb Patch salutes those who serve or have served our country!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Removes Decades-old Clock
The new digital, LED display sign is set to be installed in mid-June.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Sky View Students and Staff Say Final Farewell
Sky View Elementary has closed its doors for a final time. Before they did, current and past students held a celebration to remember the school and its history.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Memorial Day Weekend Activities & Festivities Galore
School's out and no work on Monday means a three-day weekend to relax, celebrate, eat and honor.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Friday Concert Kicks Off Series Created to Save Amphitheatre
Friday's concert not only kicks off Memorial Day weekend, but a new effort by two Cobb natives to restore the Barnes Amphitheater to its former glory.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Qualifying Complete; All South Cobb Incumbents Seeking Reelection
All South Cobb incumbents are seeking reelection and many of them have challengers.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Police Offer $2,000 for Info on Lollipop Bandit
Cobb police are seeking additional info about a man who robbed the Wells Fargo bank in Mableton and subsequently robbed a Regions bank in Marietta.
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