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Mercer University named Colleen "Augusta" Hosmer of Rome one of nine Stamps Leadership Scholars as part of the University's participation in the prestigious Stamps Scholars Program.

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An Acworth woman, the former housekeeper of Buckhead resident and Waffle House Chairman Joe Rogers may have violated his privacy by videotaping their sexual encounters, according to a ruling from one Cobb County Superior Court judge.

Acworth's Mayor and Board of Aldermen are set to meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for regular business, agenda items that include a proposed 2014 budget and the issuance of series 2013 bonds to refinance City Hall and its Sports Complex.

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The latest Superman to hit the big screen, "Man of Steel" stars Henry Cavill in the role of Clark Kent/Superman and is directed by Zack Snyder .

Flashing lights and orange cones, deputies and a transport van. The scene at Waterside Drive near Red Top Mountain State Park was repeated across the county Friday night as authorities worked safety checkpoints.

Last year, Cobb County had nine cases of West Nile. In 2012, Georgia reported 100 cases of West Nile Virus, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

An air conditioning service man called Milton police on June 7 when an elderly resident told him she feared for her life from her husband.

El Pollo Dorado rules the roost when it comes to rotisserie chicken. "The Golden Chicken" keeps things simple.

Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill and Emma Watson play versions of themselves in this Hollywood satire.

According to the Cobb County police, an Acworth man who was fatally injured last week during a police stand-off has been identified.

Bartow County Sheriff Clark Millsap says his department 's Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit, comprised of deputies on a special patrol, have recently made two significant drug arrests.

Bond Hearing Continued for Talmadge Powell - Oconee Patch The 78-year-old man charged with the murder of Misty Myrick remains in the Oconee County Jail without bond after a hearing on the matter was continued at the request the public defender's office.

Thirteen people, most of them from Cobb County, were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a prescription drug distribution ring that involved more than 30,000 oxycodone pills.

Multiple Charges for Home Invasion Shooting Suspect - Fort Stewart Patch A man arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Fort Stewart soldier is facing multiple charges, including murder.

An allegedly suicidal man was shot to death by a police officer responding to a domestic violence call in Cobb County .

Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson play downsized salesman who manage to snag internships at Google.

Police say an arrest has been made in a fire that tore a house owned by ex-Major League outfielder Otis Nixon.

A home owned by a trust in former Atlanta Brave's player Otis Nixon name was set on fire by a neighbor, police say.