South Cobb, GA|News|
Former Students, Staff Remember Mableton Elementary
The school, established more than 100 years ago, will be replaced with a state-of-the art facility this year.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Revved Up for RevFest
Come visit Patch at Smyrna's Rev coffee shop, which is hosting RevFest today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Share your photos from the event!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Doesn't Have a Favorite Place for Sporting Goods
No one voted in this week's Readers' Choice poll.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
House Hunt: Amazing Two-Story Homes in South Cobb
Check out these beauties here in Mableton and Austell.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Cobb School Board Seeks Input on New Map
The Cobb Board of Education is awaiting the governor's signature on new districts.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Nonprofit and Celebrities Partner for Wheelchair Basketball Jam Benefit Saturday
Dreammakers Youth Foundation helps local children with disabilities fulfill their dreams and make friends with regular activities and events like the annual Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Jam.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Rotary Recognizes STAR Students
At its regular Thursday meeting, the South Cobb Rotary will recognize exemplary students.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Grab a Jacket This Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for the area between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Deputy Superintendent Stouder to Retire
The former East Cobb area superintendent recently had her contract renewed.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Graduation Rates of South Cobb and Pebblebrook Among County's Lowest
Graduation rates for South Cobb High and Pebblebrook High are third and fourth lowest in the county.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Austell Teen Dies at 18
Meghan Foiles passed away on April 5.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
A Pitt Student from Austell Details the Range of Emotions and Toll of Ongoing Threats
Sierra Leone Starks, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Austell, writes about her experiences the last few weeks and, through a compilation of social media exchanges, shares what she and her friends have been going through.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Lunch Break: Austell Man Predicts Rapture
Start and join the conversation about what's buzzing in Austell and Mableton. One Austell man said he knows the date of the rapture. What do you think?
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Video: How to Manage Your Free Business Listing on Patch
Attention local businesses: You have a home in our "Patch Places." Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Another Austell Woman Dies in Crash
For the second time in a two-week period, an Austell woman dies after being involved in a car crash in Austell.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Rep. Wilkerson Announces Re-election Campaign
The Democrat's District 38 includes portions of Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs and Smyrna.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Last Chance: Cobb Schools Enrollment Forms Due
Check out your child's zoned school and pre-enrollment forms.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
South Cobb Business Association Golfs 'Fore' Hope
The South Cobb Business Association's first golf tournament fundraiser will benefit the Bullock House of Hope.
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Readers Choice: Best Sporting Goods
Alright, it's that time again to cast your votes!
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South Cobb, GA|News|
Happy Easter!
South Cobb Patch wishes you a happy Easter.
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