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During the Civil War, Lost Mountain served as the southwesterly anchor of a 10-mile Confederate defensive line against Union troops marching toward Atlanta preceding the battle of Kennesaw Mountain. A $2 million deal announced Friday will preserve 152 acres on the mountain. Cash donations were also made for the installation of walking trails and public parking space.
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‘Discount deal’ preserves 152 acres on Lost Mountain

by Leo Hohmann

12:27 AM, Saturday, May 18

The deal between Raymond M. Reed, 96, of Smyrna and the trust was announced Friday. The 152-acre tract was sold at a discounted price of approximately $2 million to Snellville-based Georgia Piedmont Land Trust. Reed’s family also made cash donatio...

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After several visits to juvenile detention in the last two years, Braydon Foster has just graduated from the Georgia National Guard Youth Challenge Academy, a youth boot camp program at Fort Stewart. Above: Braydon stands in uniform with Judge Juanita Stedman, left, and his mother, Shawn Partridge, right.<br>Staff/Todd Hull

Teen turns life around with help from judge, National Guard
SMYRNA — A Smyrna teen says a Cobb judge gave him the gift of a new life this Christmas. “If it wasn’t for you I’d pr...

01:15 AM, Monday, December 24

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Roswell’s going wild with twelve nature habitats
A dozen city properties have been recognized as official Certified Wildlife Habitat sites by the National Wildlife Fe...

01:03 AM, Monday, December 24

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Google giving free Wi-Fi to Douglasville
The name Google will be featured prominently in Douglasville outdoor venues due to action taken Thursday at a special...

01:01 AM, Monday, December 24

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Cobb County District One Commissioner Helen Goreham stands at the Cobb County Airport-McCollum Field in Kennesaw, which she says is one of her accomplishments because of its growth this year. <br> Photo by Laura Moon

Cobb's District 1 Commissioner Helen Goreham says ‘We have...
Of the four districts in Cobb County, when it comes to growth District 1 Commissioner Helen Goreham refers to her dis...

12:44 AM, Monday, December 24

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Volunteers Joe and Peggy Oberthaler of Kennesaw put toy bags for individual children into a family bag, during the Salvation Army's toy distribution in Marietta. <br> Photo by Emily Barnes

Charity provides toys for needy kids as part of its Angel ...
The Salvation Army Marietta Corps reports an increased demand for its Angel Tree program this Christmas, but also inc...

12:38 AM, Monday, December 24

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Man wanted in death of his ex-wife near Walton High
Police are looking for a man as part of the investigation of a homicide that has rattled an upscale neighborhood near...

08:15 PM, Sunday, December 23

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Retiring after 14 years as Cobb’s district attorney, Pat Head says he has no clear idea of what he’s going to do with his time other than play music. ‘I’d like to work on my music. I can’t read music but I do play, compose and arrange. I love it,’ he says.<br>Staff/Laura Moon

After Dec. 31, look for Pat Head behind a keyboard
“I have a blank slate in front of me,” said the father of five and grandfather of nine. “I’m sure I will end up doing...

12:46 AM, Sunday, December 23

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BMX racer and McEachern graduate Charlie Hunt rides a wheelie while warming up.<br>Staff/Joe Livingston

McEachern grad wins BMX Championships
Local BMX rider Charlie Hunt won two BMX championships over the Thanksgiving break in the 2012 USA Grand National com...

12:39 AM, Sunday, December 23

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Jennifer Lasenyik and her two sons, Zachary, 5, and Ethan, 9, love performing as a family in plays. Above: The three get ready to take the stage on Friday evening for a performance of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!’ at the Young Actors Playhouse.<br>Staff/Todd Hull

Military family finds holiday joy in Marietta play
Though Staff Sgt. Aaron Lasenyik is far from home for Christmas, his wife and two sons are keeping up the holiday spi...

12:38 AM, Sunday, December 23

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Jim Miller Park in Marietta welcomed this year’s Eastman Gun Show on Saturday. Attendees waited in line for up to a half hour just to get in the door.<br>Staff/Todd Hull

Official questions if gun show has place in county buildings
Hundreds lined up for a gun show Saturday at Jim Miller Park, even while an incoming Cobb County Commissioner said it...

12:33 AM, Sunday, December 23

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Some break the mold of home Christmas displays
With many homeowners decking the halls and stringing lights along their roof lines, three Dallas families seem to be ...

11:59 PM, Saturday, December 22

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Official: Douglasville, Milton earn ‘Green Communities’ de...
Kermit the Frog may have been right when he sang, “It’s not easy being green.”

11:59 PM, Saturday, December 22

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Lovinggood Middle School eighth-grader John Willis reacts after getting the news he’ll be heading to Costa Rica to realize his wish of visiting a volcano.<br>Staff/Laura Moon

Make-A-Wish helping teen realize dream to see volcano
A Lovinggood Middle School eighth-grader was caught a little off guard this week when his principal announced that hi...

01:00 AM, Saturday, December 22

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Law enforcement personnel from across the Atlanta metro area pay their respects to Clayton County Police Officer Sean Callahan, a Lassiter High School graduate who died Tuesday from injuries sustained in the line of duty.<br>Staff/Laura Moon

Lawmen, family, friends say goodbye to officer killed in l...
More than 500 police officers from metro Atlanta, including nearly half of the Clayton County Police Department, join...

01:00 AM, Saturday, December 22

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Acworth Mayor: Playground will be ‘spectacular’
Acworth has awarded a $240,000 contract for a playground and pavilion at Cauble Park on Lake Allatoona to Marietta-ba...

12:56 AM, Saturday, December 22

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Textbooks rejected: Board votes against books tied to Common Core | 04.26.13 - 12:45 am

Cobb schools' top investigator may be out | 05.11.13 - 12:32 am

Bank robbery drama unfolds across Cobb | 05.13.13 - 11:43 am

Men accused of bilking woman, 91, out of $2.8M | 05.02.13 - 12:27 am

CCSD investigator’s resignation follows supervisor’s termination | 05.15.13 - 12:31 am

Common Core makes sense, says governor | 04.26.13 - 12:43 am

Chris Kelly of 1990s rap duo Kris Kross dies | 05.02.13 - 08:59 am

Superhero: Lassiter students dress up to surprise 17-year-old | 05.01.13 - 12:41 am

GOP leaders join anti-Common Core stance | 04.25.13 - 12:17 am

A pilgrimage for ‘little Mary’ | 04.28.13 - 12:30 am