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4 hrs ago | Times Georgian

County seeks Green Community certification

Becky Padgett, Douglas County Board of Commissioners office receptionist, empties used paper from her work station into a collection bin for recycling.

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Related Topix: Douglas County, GA, Atlanta Metro, Alpharetta, GA

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cobb Regions Bank robbed by gunman

Cobb County police are investigating the Tuesday afternoon armed robbery of a bank near Marietta.

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Related Topix: Marietta, GA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

WSB-TV

3 Rescued From Stuck Truck On Cobb Covered Bridge

The covered bridge in Cobb County reopened Friday morning after a driver smashed a truck into the entrance of the bridge and then got his too tall U-Haul truck wedged tight inside the historic bridge.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

MyFoxAtlanta

Fight Leads to Marietta Shooting Death

A Marietta neighborhood was on edge Tuesday night after a man was shot to death.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Marietta, GA

Daily Citizen

Cab fare dispute leads to 2 arrests in Ga.

Cherokee County officials say a dispute over cab fare led to two people being arrested.

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Related Topix: Cherokee County, GA

CBS 46

Cobb County Homeowners Not Returning Home

Robin Manley said before Mulberry Creek subdivision flooded in September it was a nice neighborhood.

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Related Topix: Austell, GA, Atlanta Metro

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cobb police: Officer who dealt illegal poker game resigns

A Cobb County police officer who was the dealer at a Smyrna poker game resigned Wednesday, one day after an undercover operation broke up the illegal game, police said.

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Related Topix: Games, Poker, Smyrna, GA

WSBTV

Cobb Teen Accused Of Killing Cousin

Police in Tennessee arrested a teen wanted in the shooting death of his cousin in Cobb County on Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime

Tue Nov 03, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Man shot, killed in Cobb yard

A Cobb County man died Tuesday evening after being shot during an argument. Officers were called to a home in the 100 block of Long Drive S.W. near Marietta shortly after 5 p.m., Cobb Police Sgt.

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Related Topix: Home Listing, Home, Marietta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Ga. DOT changing signals on toll road plan

Georgia's Department of Transportation is reported to be planning an announcement about an ambitious project to build toll lanes along Interstates 75 and 575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties, north of Atlanta.

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Related Topix: Cherokee County, GA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cobb County inmate escapes

Police are searching for a Cobb County inmate who escaped Monday while working a detail at a Smyrna park.

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Related Topix: Smyrna, GA, Mableton, GA

WSB-TV

Man Robs Subway; Steals Cash, Sandwich, Drink 2 hrs ago

The Cobb County Police Department said they are looking for a man who robbed a Subway restaurant of money, a sandwich and a drink.

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Related Topix: Marietta, GA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WSB-TV

Woman Hits Cobb IHOP; 4 Injured 16 min ago

Four people are recovering from minor injuries after a driver crashed into a restaurant in west Cobb County.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bandit hits Kennesaw Dunkin' Donuts

Cobb County police are investigating the Thursday night robbery of a Dunkin' Donuts in Kennesaw.

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Related Topix: Kennesaw, GA, Atlanta Metro

Fri Oct 30, 2009

MyFoxAtlanta

Georgia's Most Wanted: Cobb Robbery

A pastor's wife was robbed of the church offering at a Mableton and investigators released video that they say might help them catch the thief.

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Related Topix: Mableton, GA, Atlanta Metro

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cobb school cell tower okayed

The Cobb County Board of Education approved a contract with T-Mobile to erect a 150-foot cell tower at Eastvalley Elementary School even though the neighbors are adamantly opposed and have filed a lawsuit to stop it.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Cellphones

Tue Oct 27, 2009

WSAV

Flooded Ga. Homeowners Seek Buyouts

Many Cobb County homeowners say they'd like the county to buy their flood-damaged homes, but a county official says it's impossible to accommodate all of them.

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Related Topix: Powder Springs, GA, Austell, GA

Mon Oct 26, 2009

MDJonline.com - Marietta, Georgia

Cobb may waive permit fees for flood rebuilding

In response to a public outcry by frustrated flood victims, Cobb County government has begun posting online the status for rebuilding individual properties.

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Related Topix: Weather, Powder Springs, GA, Vinings, GA, Austell, GA

Sat Oct 24, 2009

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Creating Art To Help People Feel Better

Kids who come to Cobb County's Safepath are going through the worst days of their lives.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

WSB-AM Atlanta

Fight Over Cobb Cell Tower

Dozens of Cobb County residents packed into Thursday night's school board meeting to voice their opposition to a cell phone tower.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

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