South Cobb, GA|News|
Georgia Jobless Rate Falls in March
Nearly 14,000 jobs were created in the state last month, but 9 percent of workers still can't find one.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
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- Buckhead, GA
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Rep. Morgan and Pastor Purvis Seeking Election as DNC Delegates
Rep. Alisha Morgan and her pastor are seeking election as delegates for this year's Democratic National Convention.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Spend Date Night at Six Flags
It's spring, and that means love is in the air and Six Flags is open.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Fill in the Blank: What Should Go into the Taco Mac Location?
After shutting its doors for a final time recently, Taco Mac closed its East-West Connector location.
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Kennesaw, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Prepare your child for the CRCT
Follow these steps to help your child do his or her best on the CRCT this week.
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East Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
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Acworth, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
West Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested for Gun in Airport
David Connell's attorney said his client made a mistake by bringing the loaded weapon in his briefcase to Hartsfield-Jackson.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Cobb Chamber CEO Arrested After Carrying Gun in Airport
Cobb Chamber CEO David Connell brought a loaded gun in his briefcase to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. His attorney said it was a mistake.
Kiri Walton, Patch Staff
South Cobb, GA|News|
Share Your Photos, Memories of Mableton Elementary
Upload your photos here and they will be added to a larger gallery at Mableton Elementary for the upcoming Remember Mableton School Day.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
CCEPA Takes Home 3 Shuler Hensley Awards
The Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts school at Pebblebrook was nominated for several awards and took home three for the recent production of 'Hairspray.'
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Leadership Cobb to Host Music Festival at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
The upcoming "Summer of Blue Skies Music Festival" event will be held on May 18 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre from 7-10:30 p.m.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Names New President
He most recently served as CEO for a Memphis hospital.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Raquel Nelson Appeals for Dismissal Again Tuesday
On Tuesday, the woman dubbed the "jaywalking mom" will again appeal a judge's decision in an attempt to have charges of her 4-year-old son's jaywalking death dismissed.
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Marietta, GA|News|
Raquel Nelson Goes to Appeals Court
The "jaywalking mom" will appeal a judge's decision in an attempt to have charges of her 4-year-old son's jaywalking death dismissed.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for April 16-22
CRCT testing is going on from Wednesday to Friday, and report cards go home Wednesday for high school students.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Readers' Choice: Best Dinner Spots
This week cast your votes for the best places in and around South Cobb for dinner.
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