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Firefighters battle flames at Woodstock apartment complex
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Firefighters from Cherokee Fire and Woodstock Fire were hard at work on Sunday fighting a blaze at the Brooke Mill Apartments in Woodstock. Crews said the fire is now under control, and "units on the scene are continuing to hit hot spots and salvage property." Thankfully,...
Disabled People Enjoy Day at Kennesaw Skate Park
KENNESAW — Wheelchair users of all ages took to the skate park at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw on Saturday. Life Rolls On, an organization that serves to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through adaptive surfing, skating and fishing, presented the event for the ninth year in a row. “What they do is they bring these adaptive events all over the country to show people with disabilities...
Former Girl Scout leader sentenced for child molestation
KENNESAW, Ga. - Jurors deliberated for a little over 3 hours before finding Allison Wean, a former girl scout leader, guilty of sexually abusing a member of her troop. There was a heavy law enforcement presence in the courtroom as a jury foreman delivered the verdict Friday. Wean was convicted...
Taste of Marietta Brings Flavor and Fun to the Square
MARIETTA — The spirits were flowing, the grills were fired up and the weather was picturesque as tens of thousands milled about Marietta Square on Sunday for Taste of Marietta. The festival, presented by Superior Plumbing, offered local favorites like Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q, Piastra, Mac’s Chophouse and L on North, to name a few. There were also food trucks offering twists on street food, from egg rolls to corn dogs. ...
Leroy Hinton Charged with Murder in Marietta Teacher Case
Thursday, Leroy Hinton faced the weight of justice in a serious Cobb County courtroom. Charged with a crime that has shook the town, Hinton’s arrival signalled a turning point in a case that has left many Marietta residents uneasy and looking for explanations. Hinton is being charged with the...
Starlifter Bench Dedicated at Marietta Aviation Museum
MARIETTA – A bench dedicated to the people that flew, built and maintained the C-141 Starlifter was unveiled at the Aviation History and Technology Center in Marietta on Saturday. The bench is located right behind the C-141 Starlifter plane, one of 285 that were built at Lockheed’s factory in Marietta not far away. It was gifted to the museum by the 57th Airlift Squadron Alumni, said Boone Barnes of the museum’s board of trustees. ...
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