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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Gingrich To Bow Out of Race; Will He Be VP?

The former U.S. Speaker of the House urges support of GOP front runner Mitt Romney.

Newt Gingrich has all but conceded that Mitt Romney is the likely candidate to win the GOP's presidential nomination, according to the New York Times “I think you have to at some point be honest with what’s happening in the real world, as opposed to what you’d like to have happened,” Gingrich said, according to a brief report in the National Journal. What do you think about Gingrich's move? Do you think he will be the GOP running mate? Tell us in the comments below. While visiting in North Carolina on Wednesday, Gingrich said he would still take part in the GOP Convention in August but would likely transition out of the race within the next several days. “Governor Romney had a very good day yesterday. He got 67 in one state, and he got 63 …

Monday, April 23, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: Marshals Shot, Killed Wanted Man; Veterans Honored; Bites Nearby

Take a look at a roundup of news from Marietta and the surrounding area on Monday, April 23.

Click the links below to read more about stories featured in today's PatchCast: Kids Make Poppies to Honor Veterans Unbeatable Service; Authentic, Delicious Colombian Food Marshals Shot, Killed Wanted Man

Thursday, April 19, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: Music Teacher Writes Original Musical; Infant Shaken; East Cobb Shooting Suspects Charged

A video roundup of area news headlines for Thursday, April 19.

Click on the links below to read more about stories feature in today's PatchCast: Kincaid Music Teacher Writes Original Musical Infant Shaken, in Critical Condition East Cobb Home Invasion Suspects Charged Unbeatable Service; Authentic, Delicious Colombian Food

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: East Cobb Police Chase; Homes Damaged in Storm; Community Garden to Open Sunday

Here is a video roundup of news from the surrounding area on Wednesday, April 18.

Click the links below to read more about stories featured in today's PatchCast: Officer Injured in East Cobb Chase Kids Make Poppies to Honor Veterans Community Garden to Open Sunday Homes Damaged During Afternoon Storms

Friday, April 13, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: SUV Slams into Dollar Tree; Sale Benefits Injured Lacrosse Player; Melanie Moore's Bra for Sale

A video roundup of area news headlines for Friday, April 13.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: Mo Isom on Ellen DeGeneres' Show; Marine Dies After Brutal Attack; City Kept Quiet About Traffic Stop

A video roundup of news from the surrounding area on Tuesday, April 10.

Click on the links below to read more about stories featured in today's PatchCast: Mo Isom on Ellen DeGeneres' Show Marine Dies After Brutal Attack Mayor: Stop Created 'Air of Suspicion' Acworth Art Fest Around the Corner

Thursday, April 5, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: Alabama Burn Smokes Cobb, Walton Grad Heats Up Pro Ice, Artists Paint Marietta Landmarks

Here are some of the highlights from Northeast Cobb and nearby Patches for April 5.

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Viewfinder: Mabry Park Tree Planting

Garrison Mill Elementary, Cub Scout Pack 471 and residents planted trees recently at Mabry Park.

Garrison Mill Elementary, Cub Scout Pack 471 and residents planted 60 trees on Mabry Park land recently to help provide a future habitat for wildlife and a buffer for the adjacent properties. The tree planting provided the Cub Scouts, other children and parents a "hands on" way to contribute to the development of the park. Their efforts created lasting meaning and memories. Northeast Cobb Patch first reported on Mabry Park during its preview in November 2010. The park's master plan meeting in spring 2011 was followed by a second preview and a meeting to discuss construction and fundraising. Many Northeast Cobb residents are asking, "When will the park be built?" "The answer is simple. We can begin to use the park as soon as we get the …

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Sunday Sales Revote Set for July 31

If Cobb voters again say yes, Sunday sales will start in unincorporated areas Aug. 12.

A Paulding County judge has made it official: All of Cobb County will vote again on Sunday package sales of alcohol July 31. Superior Court Judge Arthur Fudger signed a consent order Monday between the county and plaintiffs who challenged the March 6 referendum in which residents of unincorporated voted to allow Sunday sales, The Marietta Daily Journal reported. The order was filed with the Cobb County Superior Court clerk's office Tuesday. Former state Rep. Roger Hines of Acworth made the challenge, arguing that the county was wrong to exclude residents of Cobb's six cities from the countywide vote. Fudger received the case because Cobb's Superior Court judges recused themselves. The county Board of Elections and Registration decided …

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

PatchCast

PatchCast: 40,000 Easter Eggs, 14 Charged with DUI, Girl Returns Home 8 Months Later

Here's a roundup of the region's major developments on April 3.

Click the links below to learn more about the stories featured in today's PatchCast: 40,000 Eggs to be Dropped on Northeast Cobb 14 Charged with DUI Sunday in Cobb Girl, 4, Returns Home 8 Months Later

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