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From Cherokee Tribune, Marietta Daily Journal and 15 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Cherokee Tribune1 hour ago

    Donations sought for Hugs in a Blanket for local seniors, on Cherokee Tribune

    Cherokee Recreation and Parks is accepting donations to make the holiday season warmer for Cherokee County seniors.

  2. Marietta Daily Journal1 hour ago

    Cobb County Water System reports 290 gallon sewage overflow, on Marietta Daily Journal

    The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 290-gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on Nov. 2.

  3. Marietta Daily Journal1 hour ago

    Smyrna Area Council meeting is Nov. 19, on Marietta Daily Journal

    The Smyrna Area Council meeting will be 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Brawner Hall, 3180 Atlanta Road SE in Smyrna.

  4. Marietta Daily Journal1 hour ago

    Cobb sets county record for midterm early voting turnout, on Marietta Daily Journal

    Cobb County beat its early voter turnout record for a midterm election, surpassing 2022's tally by 25.7%.

  5. WSB-TV1 hour ago

    Redevelopment proposed for metro Atlanta mall in decline, on WSB-TV

    Plans are in the works to redevelop Cobb County’s Town Center, including Town Center at Cobb, where some stores are boarded up.

  6. Cherokee Tribune2 hours ago

    Reinhardt College Parkway closed due to tractor trailer accident, on Cherokee Tribune

    Reinhardt College Parkway is closed near the Bartow-Cherokee County line due to a single-vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reports.

  7. WSB-TV2 hours ago

    $1 million Powerball ticket sold at metro Atlanta store, jackpot at $793m, on WSB-TV

    A Georgia Lottery player won $1 million in the Oct. 31 Powerball drawing from a ticket purchased in Loganville as the grand prize reaches $793 million.

  8. WSB-TV2 hours ago

    ‘Completely unacceptable:’ Georgia youth baseball league coaches suspended after fight, on WSB-TV

    Two assistant coaches with a metro Atlanta youth baseball league have been suspended after a fight on Halloween.

  9. Marietta Daily Journal2 hours ago

    Emory Winship Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit returns to Cobb County Libraries, on Marietta Daily Journal

    The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit is returning to Cobb County libraries to provide no-cost cancer screenings.

  10. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    Weekly MLS Winners and Losers: David Da Costa Boosts Timbers' Survival Rate, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    Major League Soccer's Decision Day is approaching fast, set to seal playoff fate on Nov. 7.

  11. Cherokee Tribune4 hours ago

    Recovery group homes for veterans coming to Holly Springs, on Cherokee Tribune

    A group home to provide temporary housing for veterans recovering from addiction is coming to Holly Springs.

  12. Kennesaw State University Athletics4 hours ago

    Watch: Coach Mack Week 10 Press Conference, on Kennesaw State University Athletics

    Click on the above image to hear from Coach Mack as Kennesaw State returns to Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium for Homecoming on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

  13. Rough Draft Atlanta5 hours ago

    Upcoming Veterans Day parades and ceremonies across Georgia, on Rough Draft Atlanta

    Explore upcoming Veterans Day ceremonies and parades across Georgia, including events in Atlanta, Dunwoody, and Sandy Springs.

  14. Cherokee Tribune5 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Woodstock celebrates Halloween at Skelebration, on Cherokee Tribune

    Witches, monsters, superheroes, princesses and more gathered in downtown Woodstock Saturday for the Halloween Skelebration at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater.

  15. A Sea of Red5 hours ago

    Thoughts on Liberty basketball after season opening loss, on A Sea of Red

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  16. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer6 hours ago

    Von Miller Is Coming To The Defense Of Dallas' Coaching Staff, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    Cowboys linebacker Von Miller is defending the team's coaching staff against outside criticism after Week 8's OT loss.

  17. CBS Atlanta6 hours ago

    Georgia to begin sending property tax relief funds to local governments this week, on CBS Atlanta

    Eligible Georgia homeowners will get a break on their 2026 property tax bills as the state begins sending relief funds to local governments this week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday.

  18. Marietta Daily Journal7 hours ago

    61 new businesses apply for licenses in Cobb County, on Marietta Daily Journal

    Cobb County issued 61 new business licenses in the last two weeks, ranging from restaurants and retailers to home services and professional services.

  19. Marietta Daily Journal7 hours ago

    Cobb Schools Foundation golf tournament raises record $98,000 for students, on Marietta Daily Journal

    The Cobb Schools Foundation’s annual golf tournament raised a record $98,000 to support scholarships and programs benefiting Cobb County students. Held at Brookstone Country Club in Acworth, the sold-out event

  20. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer7 hours ago

    Dan Orlovsky Is Urging The Cowboys To Make A 'Change' Monday, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    The ESPN analyst is urging the Cowboys to make a change.

  21. Secret Atlanta8 hours ago

    Vinings Jubilee debuts a brand new free Holiday Market this December—local artisan vendors, live jazz & visits with Santa, on Secret Atlanta

    The winter holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time to get started on those holiday gift lists! And why not enjoy a little holiday magic while you’re at it? This December, Vinings Jubilee is introducing their first-ever Holiday Market full of amazing local goods, fun live music, holiday celebrations and more!

  22. Secret Atlanta8 hours ago

    Vinings Jubilee estrena este diciembre un nuevo mercado navideño gratuito: vendedores artesanales locales, jazz en directo y visitas de Papá Noel, on Secret Atlanta

    ¡Ya estáaaaa aquí! ¡Sumérgete en el espíritu navideño en Vinings Jubilee este diciembre con eventos nuevos y otros clásicos que tanto te gustan!

  23. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer8 hours ago

    Fantasy Football Week 9 Stock Watch Risers: Sell High on Adonai Mitchell? Is Bhayshal Tuten a legit RB1?, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    Get the ultimate Week 9 fantasy football stock watch! We break down Adonai Mitchell's return, Mike Washington's backfield outlook, Harold Fannin Jr.'s breakout, and Bhayshul Tuten's RB1 ceiling.

  24. Marietta Daily Journal8 hours ago

    Cobb Schools celebrates bus drivers, on Marietta Daily Journal

    As people across the country celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Week in October, schools across the Cobb County School District recognized the dedicated drivers who help students start and end their

  25. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer9 hours ago

    In 2003, Tony Romo went undrafted through all seven rounds of the NFL draft; a decade later, he signed a..., on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    Tony Romo's unlikely rise from undrafted quarterback to Cowboys star.

  26. Appen Media9 hours ago

    Roswell police log jewelry dispute, bond scam, turtle theft, on Appen Media

    Roswell police reports this week include a Smyrna man and a buyer giving conflicting accounts of a jewelry sale in a McDonald’s parking lot on Arnold Mill Road. A woman reported losing $500 to a caller posing as a Cherokee County sheriff’s sergeant who asked for a fake jail bond. A couple reported two pet turtles stolen from their Creekside Way apartment.

  27. A Sea of Red9 hours ago

    2026 CUSA Power Rankings: Week 9, on A Sea of Red

    Week 9 is in the books and now we look ahead to Week 10 as we move towards the stretch run. This season, the 10-team Conference USA will feature an 8-game conference schedule with the top two teams…

  28. Cobb Courier10 hours ago

    Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from October 23 to October 29, on Cobb Courier

    The following are scores for the past week for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels, and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health. For more...

  29. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer10 hours ago

    Fred VanVleet expected to return to lineup as Rockets host Celtics, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    The Houston Rockets entered this season planning to avoid playing veteran guard Fred VanVleet during both games of back-to-backs, which prompted the offseason signing of veteran Marcus Smart.

  30. Cobb Courier11 hours ago

    This week in Cobb history: election milestones quiz, on Cobb Courier

    Early November has brought some big changes to Cobb County. Test your knowledge of these election milestones with five questions. Looking up the answers is encouraged. The Cobb County Courier...

  31. Georgia Public Broadcasting11 hours ago

    Arrrgh! There's a new crew at No. 1 in Class 3A, on Georgia Public Broadcasting

    The undefeated Appling County Pirates take over the No. 1 spot after knocking Toombs County from its perch.

  32. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer12 hours ago

    Cardinals Week 8 Stock Report: Tyler Allgeier, 2 Defenders Among Those Surging in Dallas, on Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

    Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 147 yards after the Cardinals benched Jacoby Brissett, and Arizona's front held Dallas to season lows in a 33-30 OT win.

  33. WTOC12 hours ago

    Rick Jackson makes campaign stop in Savannah on eve of Election Day, on WTOC

    Joined by Gov. Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and state leaders, Jackson is hosting a “Get Out the Vote” tour on Monday, Nov. 2.

  34. Online Athens12 hours ago

    What channel is Georgia WBB vs. West Georgia today? Time, TV schedule, on Online Athens

    Here's how to watch Georgia women's basketball's season opener, and Ayla Guzzardo's first game as the Lady Bulldogs head coach, against West Georgia.

  35. WBHF13 hours ago

    Local High School Football Results (Reported 11/02), on WBHF

    In Friday night high school football, the Cartersville Purple Hurricanes rolled past Dalton 53-14 to claim their fourth straight Region 7-5A championship. Dalton struck first just 90 seconds in for a 7-0 lead. Cartersville responded quickly. Senior running back Tyon Coe powered in from 20 yards out to make it 7-6. Moments later, Madoxx Davis [

  36. Marietta Daily Journal21 hours ago

    Meet Bentley: Pet of the Day, on Marietta Daily Journal

    Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, GA is looking for a loving home for Bentley, today's featured pet.

  37. Atlanta Magazine21 hours ago

    A love letter to Smyrna’s Concord Covered Bridge, on Atlanta Magazine

    The Concord Covered Bridge in Smyrna dates back to around 1840. Ghost stories about the bridge have been passed down from generation to generation. For Kristi DeMeester, the bridge is a portal back to precious memories of her father.

  38. Chattanooga Times Free Press22 hours ago

    UTC men’s season opener will be Zach Bleshoy’s long-awaited debut, on Chattanooga Times Free Press

    Zach Bleshoy didn’t need a doctor or a basketball box score to tell him he was back.