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Acworth, Georgia is located in Cobb County. Zip codes in Acworth, GA include 30102, and 30101. The median home price in Acworth is $201,000 which is roughly $75/per square foot. More Acworth information.

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Augusta Hosmer of Rome named Stamps Leadership Scholar by Mercer University

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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Mon Jun 17, 2013

Patch.com

Today on Patch: New Boards and a New Look

Hi! I'm Brande Poulnot, your Acworth Patch local editor, and I want to welcome you to the new Patch.

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Patch.com

Judge Deems Sex Tape of Waffle House Chairman an Invasion of Privacy

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.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

Patch.com

Acworth Leaders To Eye Budget, Garbage Fee Hike; Debt Refinance

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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Sat Jun 15, 2013

Patch.com

Jobs: Art History, Meter Reader

Need a job or looking for a new line of work? Count on Acworth Patch for local economic development, business and jobs news and information.

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Patch.com

Movie Reviews: 'Man of Steel' Super Cool or Super Meh?

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 .

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Daily Tribune News

Checkpoints target safe driving habits

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.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Patch.com

Is West Nile Virus Coming to Acworth?

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.

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Patch.com

Home Care Worker Arrested on Probation Violation after Escaping Police

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.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

MDJonline.com

El Pollo Dorado owner Jerry Luna holds the Dinner Combo at the Marietta restaurant. Staff/Laura Moon

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

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Patch.com

Movie Reviews: 'This Is The End' is Deadly Fun

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

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Tue Jun 11, 2013

Examiner.com

Cobb man involved in fatal shooting identified

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

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

Patch.com

Sheriff: SCPU Deputies on Patrol Make Big Drug Busts

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.

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Patch.com

Alleged Waitress Murderer Waiting on Bond; Man Faces Child Porn Charges

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.

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Patch.com

13 in Prescription Drug Ring Sentenced

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.

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Patch.com

Multiple Charges for Home Invasion Suspect; Cigarette Lighter Started Fire

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.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

Examiner.com

Cops: Officer shoots, kills armed man after responding to domestic violence call

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

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Patch.com

Movie Reviews: 'The Internship' Doesn't Work Hard Enough

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

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CBS Local

1 Arrested In Arson At Former MLB Player's Home

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

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Home owned by Otis Nixon set on fire by neighbor

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

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