MDJ Photos

Couple Leaves Dogs in Locked Car in the Heat

Aug 10, 2011
Cobb County Animal Control Supervisor Billy Mayfield stands outside of a locked car with the windows rolled completely up sitting outside of the Cobb County Animal Control at 12:24 p.m. on Wednesday. The car contained two medium sized pit bull mixes with no owners in sight. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

New Dobbins Air Traffic Control Tower

Aug 09, 2011
Col. Timothy E. Tarchick, commander of the 94th Airlift Wing at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, right, salutes as the 94th Air Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during the Tuesday morning ribbon cutting ceremony of the new air traffic control tower which opened on Aug. 1. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Ciao Cooks

Aug 08, 2011
Chef Johnny Ciao, right, shows Jill Wolf of Marietta a few recipes made with all natural Cool Juice as she tries his Mango Grove Shrimp. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Geek Squad Camp

Aug 03, 2011
Courtney Wadley, 12, of Powder Springs, center, dances along to the instructional video in the 'Move Your Body' session at the Geek Squad Summer Academy at Southern Polytechnic State University on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Voss Receives Commendation

Aug 03, 2011
Retired Navy Cmdr. Richard Voss addresses sailors and his family after receiving his Letter of Commendation at the Navy Operational Support Center in Marietta on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

KSU Commencement

Aug 02, 2011
Kelsey Carlisle takes a photo of herself and fellow Kennesaw State University graduate Allison Brady while waiting for the commencement ceremony to begin on Tuesday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

National Night Out at Swift Cantrell Park

Aug 02, 2011
Lilly Rogers, 2, and Laken Rogers, 4, children of Kennesaw resident Matt Rogers try on headsets in a State Patrol helicopter during Kennesaw's National Night Out event at Swift Cantrell Park on Tuesday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Harrison Football Practice

Aug 01, 2011
Harrison's Tonne Osaigbovo, center, works on a drill during the midday heat on late Monday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Cobb Man Fighting to Keep His Chickens

Aug 01, 2011
Joseph Pond and his 10-year-old daughter Madeline hold a couple of the eggs that were laid in the chicken coup at their northeast Cobb home. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Booked for Lunch with Joshilyn Jackson

Jul 29, 2011
Powder Springs resident and author Joshilyn Jackson, left, speaks with Margie Switzer of Smyrna while autographing her books during the 'Booked for Lunch' event for the Cobb Library Foundation at the Indian Hills Country Club on Friday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Whole Foods Merchant's Walk Grand Opening

Jul 27, 2011
A large crowd gathers outside of the new Whole Foods Market in the Merchant's Walk shopping center in east Cobb to enjoy the free breakfast before the grand opening of the new supermarket on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Cobb Board of Commissioners approve tax hike

Jul 27, 2011
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners and citizens of Cobb County listen to opinions on the tax increase during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL.

Raquel Nelson Sentencing

Jul 26, 2011
Raquel Nelson, in white, is comforted by her aunt Loretta Williams, left, and other friends and family on July 26 after Cobb County State Court Judge Kathryn Tanksley delivered her sentence of 12 months probation on two counts to run concurrent with 12 months probation for another count which Nelson was found guilty of. Nelson was found guilty on July 12 for second-degree vehicular homicide, crossing roadway elsewhere and reckless conduct. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Winston "Strick" Strickland Appreciation Event

Jul 25, 2011
Jamal Pattillo cooks at the community appreciation celebration for Winston "Strick" Strickland at Strick's Grill on Hunt Street in Marietta. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN.

Safe Kids bicycle safety event

Jul 25, 2011
Ayden Weldon, 6, of Dallas watches as Safe Kids volunteer Steven Walpole of Dallas adjusts the reflectors on his bicycle on Thursday morning. Walpole was also adjusting the seat height on children's bicycles during the safety event. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Women's World Cup Players Return

Jul 23, 2011
Kelly Parker, Heather Mitts and Carli Lloyd wave as fans cheer after being recognized for competing in the 2011 World Cup.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Wii bowling at W.Cobb Senior Center

Jul 19, 2011
From left, Terry Janson of Powder Springs, John Jones of Acworth and James Barnes of Acworth watch as Judy Brennan of Acworth takes her turn at Wii bowling at West Cobb Senior Center on Tuesday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Marietta resident's 100th birthday

Jul 18, 2011
Marietta resident Mary Frances Grogan Mahan shows off a one hundred dollar bill she received in a card from seniors at the Marietta Senior Center for her 100th birthday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Ga. Supreme Court Holds Arguments in Marietta

Jul 18, 2011
Front row from left, Cobb County Superior Court Administrator Tom Charron. Chief Judge Robert Flournoy III, Judge Stephen Schuster, Judge James Bodiford, Judge Mary Staley, Judge Dorothy Robinson, Judge Reuben Green and Judge Adele Grubbs. Georgia State Supreme Court, middle row from left, Presiding Justice George H. Carley, Chief Justice Carol W. Hunstein and Justice Robert Benham, back row from left, Justice Harold D. Melton, Justice Hugh P. Thompson, Justice P. Harris Hines and Justice David E. Nahmias. The Georgia Supreme Court Justices held their hearings at the Cobb County Superior Courthouse in Marietta on Monday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Vinings celebrates National Ice Cream Day

Jul 17, 2011
Parker Stagmeier, 10, admires the interior of a 1956 Ford Thunderbird while eating ice cream at the Old Pavilion in Vinings on July 17. Owner Spencer Godfrey parked his fully-restored car on the lawn for others to look at as families enjoyed ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery, face painting by St. Angelo's Pizza and popcorn from the Rotary Club of Vinings. Organizers estimated approximately 250 people attended the event.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Madeline visits South Cobb Library

Jul 13, 2011
Kevin Black, right, reads the story of Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans at South Cobb Regional Library on Tuesday morning before a visit from the famous children's character. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Tennis players train amid heat

Jul 11, 2011
Joel Francisco, 17, of Marietta takes a break in the shade during Sweet Spot Tennis Academy training at Terrell Mill Tennis Center on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

2011 Summer School Commencement

Jul 08, 2011
Kennesaw Mountain High School graduates Franescia Pressey, 19, and Brendy Parker, 18, pose for a photo before the Cobb County School District 2011 Summer School Commencement that was held at Osborne High School on July 8.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Ride for Three Feet to Pass Law

Jul 02, 2011
Shawn Fleet of Marietta rides down Roswell Road to demonstrate the three feet to pass law on July 2.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Dick Yarbrough's Art Reception

Jul 01, 2011
Earl Reece, right, executive director of the Strand Theatre, introduces Dick Yarbrough, left, at his art reception on July 1 at the Strand.<br>Photo / Jon-Michael Sullivan

U.S. Junior Amateur qualifier

Jul 01, 2011
David Yowell of Walton tees off at Marietta Country Club during the U.S. Junior Amateur qualifier on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Skateboarders show their skills

Jun 27, 2011
Skateboarders gathered at Swift-Cantrell Park in Kennesaw on Tuesday for Go Skateboarding Day, a worldwide event. Local sponsors included North Georgia Skate Park, Skull Candy, Aarons Brothers and Papa Johns among others. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

8th Annual Marietta Juneteenth Celebration

Jun 18, 2011
7-year-old Imani Pierre, center, looks back at her grandmother, Sheryl Daffin, to follow her lead as Daffin and members of the Turner Chapel AME Zumba fitness class dance during the 8th annual Marietta Juneteenth Celebration, which was hosted by the Cobb County branch of the NAACP, at Glover Park on June 18.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Austell Community Market and Bazaar

Jun 18, 2011
Kham Chai of Marietta displays handmade jewelry at the booth for Zoh Designs at the Austell Community Market and Bazaar on June 18. With her business partner Brandy Hunt, Zoh Designs makes handmade leather and beaded jewelry, soy candles and journals.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Mitt Romney visits Smyrna business

Jun 16, 2011
Mitt Romney tries a key lime pie during his tour of Kenny's Great Pies in Smyrna on June 16. Owner Kenny Burts, left, and Attorney General Sam Olens, right, accompanied Romney on the tour.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

MCS Teacher of the Year Awards

May 31, 2011
Superintendent Dr. Emily Lembeck hands Dean Yoder his plaque for Marietta Middle School teacher of the year.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Flag Retirement in Powder Springs

May 31, 2011
From left, Greg Redner, Bill White, Rick Anderson, Pete Marchetti, Mike Bixby and John Lassiter retire flags at a ceremony that was conducted by the American Legion Post 294 in Powder Springs.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Veterans Remembered at Marietta National Cemetery

May 31, 2011
Veterans salute during the Pledge of Allegiance.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan

Smyrna Holds Annual Memorial Day Program

May 30, 2011
From right, Smyrna residents Earnie Curtis and Chuck Allen listen to speakers during the annual Smyrna Memorial Day program on Monday morning. Curtis served in the Navy from 1956-1965 while Allen retired from the Air Force after serving from 1956-1980. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Six Flags Opens Dare Devil Dive

May 26, 2011
Riders fly down the 10 story drop of the Dare Devil Dive Coaster at an angle of 95 degrees as the ride opens on Thursday morning at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell. The two minute ride reaches a top speed of 52 mph features two airtime hills and travels upside down three times. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

MCS Awards Gala

May 06, 2011
A.L. Burruss Elementary "Unity Drummers" present world music at an "Awards Gala," which was presented by Marietta Schools Foundation May 4 at the Strand Theatre. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Cardiac Show and Tell

May 03, 2011
St. Joseph's Hospital cardiovascular intensive care unit nurse Janet Hersh demonstrates a diseased human heart that she brought to show to the Eastvalley Elementary School gifted 2nd-graders, from left, Natalie Aluisy, Katie Fogarty and Sarah Smith in teacher Sarah Covington's class on Monday morning.

Cobb Law Day

Apr 28, 2011
Justin O'Dell, right, presents Thomas E. Cauthorn with the Bobby Cleveland Award which recognizes a Cobb County Bar Association member who exemplified the highest level of professionalism in the practice of law throughout the previous year during Thursday afternoon's Cobb County Bar Association 2011 Law Day Awards Luncheon at the Marietta Country Club. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Take Back Cobb EMC Rally

Apr 27, 2011
Cobb Customer Requestor Mark Hackett speaks about how he and Dan Davis have sent a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to investigate wrongdoing by Cobb EMC based on violations of the Federal Power Act during a press conference close to Cobb EMC headquarters in Marietta on Tuesday afternoon. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

People Gather for Sunrise Service

Apr 27, 2011
Churchgoers begin to arrive about 6:30 a.m. as volunteers prepare for the Kennesaw Mountain Easter Sunrise Service. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN
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New KSU AD intro

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Library Budget Battle

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No Injuries in South Cobb Drive Fire

Apr 04, 2011
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Heavy Storms Damage Homes

Mar 28, 2011
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Tractor Trailer Accident

Mar 25, 2011
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Cobb Police Awards

Mar 17, 2011
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SPLOST Election results

Mar 15, 2011
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WWII Vet Honored

Mar 15, 2011
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SPLOST Voting

Mar 15, 2011
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Tunnel breakthrough

Mar 14, 2011
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Kennesaw soldier homecoming

Mar 11, 2011
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North Cobb Christian Wax Museum

Feb 18, 2011
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The Crossings groundbreaking

Feb 08, 2011
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MCAA School of Excellence

Feb 04, 2011
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Feb 01, 2011
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Kenneth Reda sentenced to jail

Jan 27, 2011
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Edith Anderson sentencing

Jan 24, 2011
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GE Grid Center opening

Jan 20, 2011
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Jan 13, 2011
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Mabry earns education award

Jan 12, 2011
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Ice storm 2011

Jan 11, 2011
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First snow of 2011

Jan 10, 2011
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Helen Goreham swears in as Commissioner

Jan 05, 2011
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Manager Robbed at Big Chicken

Jan 04, 2011
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Kennesaw Police arrest 32 for underage drinking

Jan 03, 2011
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Final Respects for GSP Trooper Chadwick LeCroy

Dec 31, 2010
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Deal at Coke plant

Dec 21, 2010
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Nov 26, 2010
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Playoffs: Statesboro at Kell

Nov 26, 2010
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Hillgrove at Camden County

Nov 19, 2010
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Nov 19, 2010
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Nov 19, 2010
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Nov 18, 2010
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Nov 17, 2010
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Nov 17, 2010
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