South Cobb, GA|News|
Rhett Says South Cobb Needs Unity
Dr. Michael Rhett is running for South Cobb's District 4 Commissioner seat.
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.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Woman Found Guilty in Valentine's Day Murder
The woman helped a wife hire a hitman to kill her husband on Valentine's Day.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Special Grad Ceremony Promised for Students Who Pass Summer Retest
Several Cobb County seniors won't walk with their classmates this weekend because they failed a test that's being phased out.
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Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Special Grad Ceremony Promised for Students Who Pass Summer Retest
Several Cobb County seniors won't walk with their classmates this weekend because they failed a test that's being phased out.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Safe Graduation Celebration Tips
The Cobb Alcohol Task Force is encouraging youth and families to mark the special day responsibly.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Day 2 of Qualifying in South Cobb Brings 4 More Candidates
More candidates qualify for South Cobb-area elections on day two of qualifying.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
What Do YOU Think about Teach for America?
Sound off on the program and what it could mean for your children in South Cobb schools.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Early Release Schedule for Cobb Schools
Students will be dismissed early on Wednesday and Thursday, the last two days of the 2011-12 school year.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
9 Candidates Qualify on Day 1 for Open South Cobb Seats
South Cobb is certainly not lacking in interested candidates for open seats on the county commisson, school board and in the House of Representatives.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Police Officers Bike 230 Miles for Fallen Officers
The two officers joined 1,500 other law enforcement officers from across the country in the Police Unity Tour, which ended at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Start Memorial Day Weekend at the Mable House Amphitheatre
Country singer Chris Cagle will hold a concert at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre to kick off Memorial Day weekend!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
A Closer Look at South Cobb Studies and What They Mean For You
South Cobb always has an ongoing number of studies. Find out more about them and what their outcomes can mean for you.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Undocumented Grad's Future Hangs in the Balance
Jesus Cruz and his supporters continue to fight for him to remain in the U.S.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Georgia Driver's License Requirements to Change July 1
To be fully compliant with the Federal Real ID Act of 2005, the State of Georgia is implementing new requirements when renewing or applying for a driver's license.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
No Injuries in Austell Fire
No one was home during a fire at an Austell home.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Milkshake Mayfield Kicks Off the Season's First Candlelite Concert
The South Cobb Arts Alliance's annual Candlelite Summer Concert Series is back at the Barnes Amphitheatre!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
It's Mableton Community Day!
The 7th Annual Mableton Community Day takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Cobb Moves Forward with Teach for America
The Cobb Board of Education voted 4-3 to allow CCSD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa to begin fundraising efforts for Teach for America for the 2013-2014 school year.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb School Board Fails on Budget
Board Vice Chairman David Morgan, who represents South Cobb, said he preferred a budget alternative that saved most of the district's reserves with five furlough days and increased class sizes.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Screams for Bruster's
South Cobb readers chose Bruster's as their favorite place for cool sweet treats.
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