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Five things happening in Northeast Cobb.1. Weather: Partly sunny skies await Northeast Cobb today, according to the National Weather Service. Expect the high temperature to be around 89 degrees, with a low tonight of 73. There is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the day. 2. In Case You Missed It: Gov. Nathan Deal has promised to end the tolls on Georgia 400 by the end of 2013. The state will be able to pay off its bond debt on Dec. 1, 2013, and the governor hopes to remove the tolls before the end of the month. New graduates and the summer shutdown of schools helped force Georgia's jobless rate to 9 percent for the …
1. Weather: There is a 60 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Today's high temperature is expected to be 92 degrees, with a low tonight of 71 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: The renovation of Lassiter High School is almost complete, according to the Cobb County School District. Although the project will not be finished before the end of 2012, students will be able to enter the building to start the school year. Keep Cobb Beautiful will host an Appliance Amnesty Day on Saturday. The event will allow Cobb citizens to get rid of …
1. Weather: Partly sunny skies await the area, with a high temperature approaching 94 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 50 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after 10 a.m. The chance of precipitation will drop to 30 percent this evening. 2. In Case You Missed It: A local risk management firm has ranked Georgia the sixth-worst state for mortgage fraud. This is the fifth straight year Georgia has been in the top ten in this unsavory category. Good Mews, the local no-kill cat shelter, needs your help to win a $50,000 professional video. The shelter hopes the …
1. Weather: Look for a high temperature of 94 degrees today, says the National Weather Service. Lows are expected to be around 70. Between 2 and 8 p.m., there will be a 40 to 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms, so you may want to keep an umbrella handy. 2. In Case You Missed It: An 18-year-old Marietta man called police after allegedly stabbing his mother to death. The teenager was arrested on the scene and the investigation into the woman's death is ongoing. Patch asked its group of politically involved Republican survey takers their thoughts on TSPLOST, and the respondents were …
1. Weather: The high temperature today is expected to be 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight's low will dip to around 70. If you're hitting the road before 8 a.m. beware of some patchy fog that may be lingering. There is a 40 percent chance of rain today and a 30 percent chance tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: A 3-year-old child was abducted by his non-custodial parent in Monroe on Saturday. A Levi's Call was issued Saturday evening in hopes of locating the child and parent, who said the child would be taken across state lines and never seen again. The child was …
1. Weather: There's a 70 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms this afternoon, says the National Weather Service. Look forward to cloudy skies and a high temperature of 84 degrees today, with a low approaching 71 tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: Cobb School Board member David Banks railed against the endorsement of his opponent Lisa Hanson by the Cobb County Association Association of Educators. "The one thing that is very apparent and should be of utmost concern to all Post 5 voters is the fact that teacher union support is totally predicated on absolute adherence to their agenda," …
1. Weather: Good news from the National Weather Service! The temperature today is only expected to hit 86 degrees. This cooldown comes at a cost, though, as there is a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms in the area, mainly after 2 p.m. Tonight the temperature is expected to dip to 69 degrees with the same change of precipitation. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cobb County Commissioners approved new construction projects for the Northeast Cobb area, including a new bridge and a congestion-reducing interchange for Interstate 75. Lassiter High School wide receiver Ryan Jenkins has officially …
1. Weather: Partly sunny skies await Northeast Cobb this Tuesday morning, with a high later today of 91 degrees according to the National Weather Service. There is a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms before 8 a.m. then a 50 percent chance after 1 p.m. This rain may bring rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, with more rain predicted after 2 a.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: A Lassiter High School graduate was killed when he lost control of his car and crossed into oncoming traffic on a dangerous section of Trickum Road. Two passengers in his car and the driver of the …
1. Weather: Today's high will be 94 degrees, with a low tonight of 71 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Additionally, the agency has issued a hazardous weather outlook for the remainder of the week, due to the predicted high incidence of thunderstorms in the area. Today there is a 40 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms after noon. 2. In Case You Missed It: Patch movie reviewer Brett Martin gave his impressions of "The Amazing Spider-Man" over the weekend. If you were waiting on reviews to trickle in before hitting the theater, start planning your movie excursion! If …
1. Weather: More rain is in the forecast, with chances of showers or thunderstorms reaching 30 percent after 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Despite the rain, temperatures will still reach 97 degrees, with a low tonight around 72. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Mountain View Aquatic Center is closed for renovations until mid-October. Classes and events that were to be held there have been relocated to other county facilities. Linda Hanson, who is running for the Cobb School Post 5 position currently held by David Banks, has earned the endorsement of the Cobb County …
1. Weather: There's a 30 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in the area, according to the National Weather Service. Highs are expected to reach 95 degrees, with a low of 71 tonight. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Kell High School teacher who was recently fired and arrested for alleged sexual battery of students has a long history of improper conduct, according to his discipline file. 3. Happening Now: We are accepting nominations for Northeast Cobb's best businesses until July 9. Join our Readers' Choice contest and let everyone know who's got the best businesses in town! If you're …
1. Weather: There's a 40 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms today, particularly after 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The temperature is expected to climb to 97 degrees today, with a low tonight of 73 degrees. In Case You Missed It: There are various road construction projects in progress this week. Find out if your commute will be affected by construction delays before you head out this morning. Is the preamble to the TSPLOST ballot biased in favor of the tax? One candidate for elected office says so, and uses his own ballot to make his point. As always, we want to …
1. Weather: We may finally get a brief respite from these unbearable temperatures, with a 20 percent chance of showers or thunderstorms in the area according to the National Weather Service. Even with the rain, temperatures are still expected to reach 97 degrees, with a heat index topping triple digits. Tonight, temperatures will dip to a balmy 71 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: MUST Ministries is seeking more food donations and volunteers for the summer season. Children who MUST serves are now out of school, and the absence of school lunches forces MUST to pick up the slack to help them …
1. Weather: Remember earlier this week when we said it was going to get even hotter? We weren't kidding! According to the National Weather Service, the temperature will reach 98 degrees today. Complicating matters, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a code red air quality alert for areas including Northeast Cobb County, meaning the air will be unhealthy for many people. Avoid prolonged outdoor activities! 2. In Case You Missed It: Marietta author Mitchell Gross plead guilty to scamming nearly $6 million through various schemes and tricks. He has been sentenced to …
1. Weather: If you thought it was hot yesterday, you're going to be miserable today. According to the National Weather Service, today's high will be 94 degrees with a low of 66 tonight. Highs will approach and surpass triple digits in the coming days. 2. In Case You Missed It: WellStar Hospital Performs Innovative Robot-Assisted Surgery: If you need to have a gallbladder removed in the future, expect some mechanical help for your surgeons. East Cobb Math Tutoring Hiring: Are you mathematically-inclined? A tutoring organization near Sprayberry High School is looking for lower-grade math …
1. Weather: It's going to be another hot summer day in Northeast Cobb. According to the National Weather Service, the high temperature today will be 87 degrees, with a low approaching 60. 2. In Case You Missed It: Former Sprayberry High School athletic star Marlon Byrd has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball for testing positive for a performanc enhancing drug. In other news: Cobb County makes up seven percent of jobs in Georgia, according to a Georgia State University study. The study also revealed that 31 percent of Cobb jobs are "premium," or jobs that pay more than $50,000 a …
1. Georgia's unemployment is fund running dry. Scary! I'm talking about the fund that sends checks to the unemployed - it is nearly empty. Georgia has no plan to fully repay $670 million unemployment fund debt. Read more: http://bit.ly/g3e3Xg 2. The University of Georgia has passed a smoking ban. No smoking will be allowed inside UGA facilities. Read more: http://dlvr.it/LLGNr 3. Scientists studied toenails and discovered that Mercury from fish doesn't pose heart risk. Well, that's good. I eat a lot of fish. Tilapia and Grouper are my favorite. http://huff.to/f8Yu74 4. My sister Lisa lives …
1. District three residents are invited to Commissioner JoAnn Birrell's inaugural town hall meeting, which will focus on Mabry Park with volunteers from Friends of Mabry Park making a presentation and answering questions. County staff from Community Development, Communications, Department of Transportation, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Senior Services and the Public Library System will be on hand to answer residents' questions. 6:30-8 p.m. Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road. For more information, call 770-528-3317 or visit cobbcounty.org/birrell. Northeast Cobb …
1. Are you an animal activist, or animal welfare advocate? People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has a new Visa card that benefits their efforts to protect animals. PETA is known for its sexy celebrity supporters, like Pamela Anderson, and antics, shocking videos, and vegan recipes. The first time you use this card, $50 is donated to PETA. For more information or to apply, visit http://bit.ly/faQWDK 2. Kincaid Elementary is having its 5th Annual Spring Musical: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, presented by 4th and 5th grade Honor Chorus. Today and Friday: 7 p.m. Sunday: 2:30 p.m. $…
1. Are you an avid bicyclist? Ride with Free Flite and fellow cyclists to raise support for the development of a regional-scale bicycle network of both on-road facilities and multi-use-trails, and cycling connections to major transit facilities, activity centers, and schools. The event will start at 8:45 a.m., during the state legislative session, at the East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Rd. For more information, visitwww.BikeCobb.org/grttc or http://georgiaridestothecapitol.org/index.php 2. Here is something that doesn't happen every day - A Teen Night Out event at …
