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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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On Father’s Day three years ago, Kristi and Terry Howard lost their daughter, Ashley Howard, while on a family outing at Lake Lanier. Upon Ashley’s death, her organs where donated to four people: three in Georgia and one in Indiana. The Howards find hope in her organ donations.
Living on: Family remembers daughter whose organs saved fo...
It was Father’s Day three years ago when a Cherokee County husband and wife lost their teenage daughter in a boating ...
12:00 AM, Sunday, May 19
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Police: Acworth couple faces drug possession charges
An Acworth couple is facing drug possession charges after police say the pair had medication not prescribed to them t...
12:00 AM, Sunday, May 19
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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.<br>Staff/Laura Moon
‘Discount deal’ preserves 152 acres on Lost Mountain
The deal between Raymond M. Reed, 96, of Smyrna and the trust was announced Friday. The 152-acre tract was sold at a ...
12:27 AM, Saturday, May 18
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No change in assessments for majority of residents
Of those 51,456 notices with changes, 40,630 show a decrease in fair market value, said Stephen White, director and c...
12:25 AM, Saturday, May 18
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Cobb to replace 3 bridges with SPLOST funds
Residents may need to find temporary detours as the county moves to replace three bridges in west, north and east Cob...
12:04 AM, Saturday, May 18
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Former U.S. Rep Bob Barr attends a reception Wednesday celebrating the unveiling of his congressional papers at the University of West Georgia’s Ingram Library.
College features Barr’s congressional papers
Former U.S. Rep. Bob Barr’s congressional papers were put on display at the University of West Georgia’s Ingram Libra...
12:01 AM, Saturday, May 18
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Two former Cherokee County Sheriff’s K-9s, Marco and Rico, have retired and are living with their past partners. Sgt. Matt Azaroff and Marco. <Special to the MDJ
Man’s best friend: Former K-9 unit enjoys retirement
Two former Cherokee County Sheriff’s K-9s, Marco and Rico, have retired and are living with their past partners.
12:00 AM, Saturday, May 18
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DNA confirms remains belong to missing Austell student
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Friday the positive identification was obtained through DNA testing with Jma...
04:11 PM, Friday, May 17
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Five picks for the weekend
Greek Festival, Relay for Life, Wakeboarders, Songwriters and Mableton Day headline a packed weekend.
01:52 PM, Friday, May 17
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Marietta eyes fewer credits for graduation
Officials say move would closely align district with others in state
12:34 AM, Friday, May 17
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Dallas Highway wreck fatal
A Paulding County woman was killed in a Wednesday afternoon wreck on Dallas Highway while her teenage son was airlift...
12:26 AM, Friday, May 17
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Turkish-born Kennesaw State University graduate Tuce Girit, left, finds friend and fellow alumna Michelle Vickers of Kennesaw as they check out each other’s bling Thursday before the 146th commencement exercise at the school's Convocation Center. Girit overcame a year off from school after suffering a traumatic brain injury to get her degree.<br>Staff/Kelly J. Huff
Kennesaw State graduates more than 2,000
Attorney General Sam Olens was one of four speakers who addressed more than 2,000 graduates over two days of ceremoni...
12:26 AM, Friday, May 17
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Members of the year-round Chattahoochee Gold swim team practice at Mountain View Aquatic Center. STAFF/EMILY BARNES
Officials say Cobb swimming pools safe
CDC: 58% of water samples in study had fecal bacteria
12:23 AM, Friday, May 17
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Carole Kell presents Durham Middle School teacher Thomas Panter with this year’s Corky Kell Award in honor of her late husband during a surprise announcement at the Acworth school.
Top education honor goes to local teacher
A Cobb County middle school teacher with almost 20 years of experience is one of two educators surprised this week wi...
12:22 AM, Friday, May 17
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Cobb School’s $856 million budget includes some cuts and t...
School board also heard from more than 15 speakers, 11 of whom begged the board to reconsider the purchase of math ma...
12:21 AM, Friday, May 17
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