Community Corner

News Nearby: Workers Prepare for 65th Annual Macy's Tree Lighting

Here is news from around the region for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

Workers Prepare for 65th Annual Macy's Tree Lighting

Workers are preparing the decor, lighting and stage for the annual Macy's Christmas Tree Lighting, which will take place on Thanksgiving at 7 p.m. at Lenox Square.

The pre-lighting concert and festivities begin at 6:15 and features country music star Trace Adkins, "The Voice" season two finalist Chris Mann,  and Cymphonique Miller, star of Nickelodeon’s “How to Rock” show. Read more on Buckhead Patch.

Family Sues After Mother, 34, Killed by Deputies

Two years after Holli Gooch was shot and killed by police in her Cartersville home after allegedly wielded a hammer, her family has filed a federal lawsuit asking a jury to determine damages at trial. Read more on Cartersville Patch.

Find out what's happening in Northeast Cobbwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Man Arrested for Pretending A Stun Gun Was His Penis 

After making an unpleasant scene with a stun gun on Monday afternoon outside a downtown bar, 44-year-old Meredith Grayson Watson of Normaltown faces criminal charges. Read more on Athens Patch.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Northeast Cobb