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Congressional District 6 News

By Julia Harris

About this column:

A column featuring news about Rep. Tom Price [R-GA6].
Price Gives His Take on State of the Union Speech
Congressman Tom Price spoke with MSNBC's Chuck Todd on Wednesday about the State of the Union speech. Do you agree with Price's take on the State of the Union speech? Share your view in the Comment Box below.

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Columns

Dog Training, Nutrition and Care

By Tina McCain
Do Dogs Stress Over the Holidays?
Decide Carefully Before Giving Pet as Holiday Gift
To Train or Not to Train
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Ask the Fitness Expert

By Monica Andrews
5 Easy Things to do to Lose Weight
How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps
Keep Those New Year’s Resolutions Going
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Ask the Child Specialist

By Lynn Louise Wonders, LPC, RPT-S, E-RYT
Helping Kids Focus
Back to School: How to Help Your Children Cope
Play is a Child's Language
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Shelby on the Street

By Shelby
World's Smallest Working Dog Takes Big Title
Simon's Cat in 'Santa Claws'
Christmas Has Gone to the Dogs
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Northeast Cobb Legal Column

What Is an Attorney Really Worth?
Take the Cab
Who Gets the Kids?
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Mom About Town

By Katie Barrentine
The Dog Days of Summer
The Scars of Summer
A Mom's Simple Request: Just Eat
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Five Things You Need to Know Today

By Julia Harris
5 Things You Need to Know Today
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The Restaurant Scene

By Melissa Kory
Relaxing Bites at the Café de Paris
The Starlight Cafe on Marietta Square
Marietta Diner: A Local Favorite
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Neighbors Ask. Neighbors Answer.

Wii: A Good Buy For Kids and Fitness?
Where Were You Sept. 11, 2001?
How to Contact Mexico Regarding Immigration Law?
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Five Things You Need to Know Today

By Justin Ove
Morning Briefing: One Giant Leap
Morning Briefing: Rain Garden Work Day
Morning Briefing: Summer J.A.M. Today
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The Week Ahead in Cobb County

By Julia Harris
Cobb FD Grant Presentation To Fireman's Fund
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Cooking with Christina

By Christina Arpante
Delicious Mardi Gras Madness
Getting Back to Basics
Celebrate Dr. Seuss
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Police Blotter

Northeast Cobb Police Blotter May 9 - 21
Northeast Cobb Police Blotter, May 1 - May 8
Northeast Cobb Police Blotter, April 25 - May 1
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Northeast Cobb Jobs

By Robbie Huck
Physical Therapist, Accounting Tutor, Non-CDL Driver Needed
Financial Adviser, Sales Manager Needed
Clinical Coordinator, Police Dispatcher, Warehouse Clerk Needed
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Weekend Happenings

By Tomi Johnson
Weekend Happenings
Special Olympics Winter Games
Flamingo Dance Club for Seniors
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Northeast Cobb Professional of the Week

By Libby O'Ruairi
Meet Rabbi Shalom Lewis
Welcome to Piedmont Church
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Meet the Jeweler

By Tomi Johnson
Carol Kaminski Mixes Diamonds with Denim
Meet the Master Mechanic
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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Buy 1 Get 1 Free Training Pants
Frugal Family: $20 Digital Camcorder
Frugal Family: Free Powerade
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PatchCast

By Julia Harris
PatchCast: Obama Article Stings Sprayberry Paper; Wheeler 'No Place for Hate'; Fatal Crash on Cobb Parkway
Chili Cook-Off; Firefighter Saves Boy; Fatal Hit-and-Run, Drugs in Warrant
PatchCast: Marshals Shot, Killed Wanted Man; Veterans Honored; Bites Nearby
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Small Business Q&A

By Robbie Huck
Small Business Q & A: Sugar Pie Bakery
Small Business Q & A: Unicycle.com
Small Business Q&A: Crossroads Landscape Supply
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Faith Matters

By Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou
The Victory Over Death
The Sting of Death
Times of Tribulation?
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Neighbors Vent

Is Our Health Care System Deadly?
Why Are Foreigners Getting U.S. Jobs?
Cash Only. Is It a Viable Option?
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Patch Picks

The Best in Spas
Patch Picks: St. Patrick's Day
Patch Picks: Top 5 Prom Picks
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Viewfinder

By Julie Paulk
Viewfinder: Marietta Greek Festival
Viewfinder: Powder Puff Football
Viewfinder: Road Improvements
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Moms Talk

Moms Talk Financial Responsibility
How Do You Discipline Someone Taller Than You?
Moms Talk: Sexting
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

By Julie Paulk
Picnics, Alice in Wonderland, Lion King
Big Trucks, Loud Horns and Smiles
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Garage Sales You Don't Want to Miss

By Julia Harris
Marietta Estate Sale Features Antiques
North Chestnut Grove Sale
Salem Woods Drive Moving Sale
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Daily Prep Report

Backyard Brawl; Kell Home Opener
State Track Meet Continues Friday
Girls Track and Field Championships Begin
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The Water Cooler

By Julia Harris
Senior Services Closing May 27 - 30
Security Officers Interviewed at Cobb/Cherokee Career Center
Cards for Troops Program at Gritters Library
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Kids Health and Nutrition

By Marilyn Kontrafouris-Eleftheriou RN,MN
Tobacco and Teenagers
The Cost of Youth Violence
New Dilemma with Down Syndrome
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Happy, Healthy Kids

By Julie Paulk
Summer Order Is Possible
Recession-Proof Water Park Fun
Easy Hidden Veggie Smoothies
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Single in Cobb

Singles Talk and Coffee House Night
Dinner and Basia Concert
Rollin' on the River Singles Dance
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Read My Lips

Gingrich Campaign on the Rise
Dunaway Rips Cobb Transit Foes
Dunaway Rips Cobb Transit Foes
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Northeast Cobb High Five

By Michael Jacobs
Get a Car Fix or Hunt for a Job
Future Is Now for Cobb, Juniors
Sprayberry Football Now On Demand
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Read My Lips

By Wendy Parker
Ott Won't Vote to Raise Property Taxes
Lee Kicks Off Re-Election Bid with Fundraiser
Public Safety Cuts Headline Birrell Town Hall Meeting
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Dinner and A Movie

By Brett Martin
With ‘Muppets,’ It's Easier Being Green
'Tower Heist' is a Comical Caper With Occupy Wall Street Undertones
'Puss in Boots' Purr-fect for Family
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Lend A Helping Hand

By Kandice Mathewis
MUST Ministries, American Heart Association Need Volunteers
Cobb County Courts, Meals on Wheels Need Volunteers
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Dog Park Chronicles

By Libby O'Ruairi
Meet Blake McCollister and Murray
Meet Natalie Sullivan and Dolce
Meet Troy Hickman and His Three Canines
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Too Funny

By Julia Harris
People of Walmart
A Kitty Treat Caper, Two Dogs
Abercrombie Asks 'The Situation' to Wear Another Brand
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Northeast Cobb Arts & Entertainment

By Julia Harris
Meet Jewelry Designer Abigail Fincannon
Artist Malena Bisanti-Wall
Artist Spotlight—Painter Debbi Brooks
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Get Your Game On

By Adam Alexander
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
Space Marine: An All-Round Smasher
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Fashion Sense

By Lori Stein
Put Down the Credit Card
Denim Blues
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Church4Chicks

Take Advantage of What God Has Made Available to You
Dogs Are a Chick's Best Friend
Celebrating Our 11th Anniversary
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Friday With Julia

By Julia Harris
Holiday Shopping: What Size Are You, Hypothetically?
Holiday Travel: My Dog's Hunger Strike Begins
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Cobb Animal Shelter News

By Shelby
Foster Homes Needed; Animal Transport; Flea Market
Donations Accepted for Animal Shelter Yard Sale
Cobb Animal Shelter Parvo Alert
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Arts and Entertainment

By Julia Harris
Meet Best-Selling Author Stephanie McFee
Extras Wanted for New Tyler Perry Film
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District 3 News

By JoAnn Birrell
Code Amendments, Mabry Park, A Walk for Hope
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House District 43 News

Georgia Debates Affordable Care Act
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Congressional District 6 News

By Julia Harris
Price Gives His Take on State of the Union Speech
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Georgia House Democratic News

By Julia Harris
Georgia Democrats Want Repeal of Arizona-Style Immigration Law
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Food Scores

Marietta Food Scores: Shillings on the Square Gets a 95
Marietta Food Scores: Shillings on the Square Gets a 64
Cobb Food Scores: Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery, Frankie's Italian Restaurant
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Dining Spotlight

By Melissa Kory
Pier 213: Gulf Coast Seafood Comes to Cobb County
Seed Kitchen & Bar: Modern American, Chef-Driven Restaurant
Papi's Brings Taste of Cuba to Kennesaw
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

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Laura Whitaker Helps Special-Needs Kids at Extra Special People
Teenager 'Inspires Selfless Service through Mentorship'
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Survivor Aimee Copeland's Goal: Helping Others
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