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Woman living in hotel charged after toddler found ...
by Marietta Daily Journal Staff
01:21 PM, Tuesday, May 21
A local woman living in a hotel in Kennesaw is accused of neglecting her 4-year-old child after leaving the child home alone for six hours. Fumiko Blakely allegedly left her child without supervision at the Green Roof Inn and Suites while she w...

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(Staff/Kelly Huff)
Lots of controversy as the public gives their opinions on ...
The public hearing on possible projects under a $35 million bond had passionate speakers lining up to address the cou...
12:26 AM, Thursday, May 09
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City of Marietta employees may see 2% pay hike
City Manager Bill Bruton is considering a general fund budget that would balance revenues and expenditures at $48.84 ...
12:24 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Cobb school board members form subcommittee on educator co...
The three-member subcommittee will consist of David Morgan, Tim Stultz and Board Chair Randy Scamihorn. It was Morgan...
12:15 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Casey Ryan Collins
Police say suspects kept body in pickup
UPDATE: Authorities: Woman admits she and victim’s grandson killed man
12:00 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Jody Wilson
More charges for bomb suspect
Cobb authorities have lobbed a slew of charges at Wilson, and if he were to be found guilty of them all he could get ...
12:00 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Joseph Pond
Board denies chicken advocate’s request to keep hens on pr...
The Cobb Board of Zoning Appeals has unanimously denied chicken advocate Joseph Pond’s request to keep four hens on ...
12:00 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Allatoona Flooding plays havoc with weekend plans
The water crested at 8 feet over full pool levels Wednesday, but steps were being taken to open flood gates and get t...
12:00 AM, Thursday, May 09
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Man arrested, charged in 2012 assault
Terrance Jamon Session remains in Cobb County Jail without bond on multiple charges of aggravated assault and false i...
11:26 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Fatal Crash
High-speed crash on Whitlock Avenue kills Roswell Man
Investigators say Craig Morrissey's Jeep went airborne, rolled over and hit a tree, instantly killing him as he was h...
12:13 PM, Wednesday, May 08
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Cobb Police conduct alcohol sting operation and cite 7 bus...
45 businesses passed the compliance check, seven were cited for improper sales. Cobb Police conduct alcohol sting ope...
10:44 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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An investigator fills out paperwork as more law enforcement congregate in the background around a silver Nissan Sentra belonging to Jody Wilson, owner of the Starlight Cafe on Roswell Street on the Square. Wilson’s car was towed away and searched Tuesday about 2 p.m. (Staff/Leo Hohmann)
Cafe owner charged with bomb threats
Courthouses in Cobb, Cherokee evacuated; Officials: Foreclosure could be motivation
08:36 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Bob Lewis
Marietta Lights and Water chief suspended for obscene comm...
City manager: ‘Future violation’ could result in possible termination
12:51 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Shooting victim’s dad: ‘Got a hole in my heart’
Tekilum “T” Terrell died early in the morning of April 7 after being shot at Milo’s Bar near the intersection of Powd...
12:47 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Council, WellStar to city: Live Well
The City Council has approved a joint venture between WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and the City of Mar...
12:28 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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Planning commission gives the nod to Smyrna Academy of Exc...
The Cobb Planning Commission on Tuesday approved a permit for a proposed 300-student, prekindergarten to eighth-grade...
12:15 AM, Wednesday, May 08
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