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These chain restaurants with GA locations had a hard time in 2020. https://trib.al/Z80DzTP
The coronavirus pandemic made 2020 a devastating year for many retailers and restaurant chains in Georgia and across the nation.
Georgia's two Senate runoff elections on Tuesday will determine Joe Biden's legislative reach on numerous issues.
Georgia's two Senate runoff elections on Tuesday will determine Joe Biden's legislative reach on numerous issues.
We want to help you share the memories of lives lost to the coronavirus pandemic. https://trib.al/rbFsvAT
Here at Patch, we know your friends, families and loved ones are more than numbers. We want to help you share the stories of GA lives lost.
Former President Jimmy Carter nuzzled his wife of more than 74 years as a peanut dropped to signal the start of 2021.
Former President Jimmy Carter nuzzled his wife of more than 74 years as a peanut dropped to signal the start of 2021.
These Georgians selflessly helped others in 2020. https://trib.al/7rXXhHM
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
The community remembers a beloved GA Santa Claus who died on Christmas Eve of COVID-19. https://trib.al/kiC6cDj
Larry Kenneth Jones, 76, died Dec. 24 from COVID-19. The date was ironic since he played the part of Santa Claus for 33 years in Cumming.
Some of the new GA laws taking effect Jan. 1 focus on human trafficking, hate crimes and surprised medical charges. https://trib.al/Ct5293p
Georgia laws aimed at hate crimes, human trafficking, unexpected medical charges and employment take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Animals in a shelter were saved from a fire by a homeless man. https://trib.al/Oby18WA
Keith Walker, a 53-year-old homeless man, saved several cats and dogs at W-Underdogs shelter in Atlanta after a fire broke out Dec. 18.
Save the date for January 2nd. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.)
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
The Director of Cobb and Douglas Public Health, Acworth, has issued a New Year’s Eve message on the “incredible surge” of COVID-19 cases.
The Director of Cobb and Douglas Public Health, Acworth, has issued a New Year's Eve message on the "incredible surge" of COVID-19 cases.
What GA grocery stores are open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? https://trib.al/6uVsKfG
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute additions to your New Year's menu from Publix, Kroger and Walmart in Georgia.
Safest cities, cute puppies and best schools: Top GA good news stories in 2020. https://trib.al/J1j7JsI
The top good news stories of 2020 in Georgia included the safest cities, top schools and cute puppies visiting the Georgia Aquarium.
You could own the Buckhead home of a rapper, complete with indoor pool. https://trib.al/9sNaFUE
Located on Roxboro Road, this expansive Buckhead home was formerly owned by rapper Young Thug, is just a few blocks from Lenox Square.
2.5 million-plus vote early; Sen. David Perdue quarantines; and President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump to rally on Monday.
2.5 million-plus vote early; Sen. David Perdue quarantines; and President-elect Joe Biden and President Donald Trump to rally on Monday.
What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Acworth area.
What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Acworth area.
Sen. Perdue begins coronavirus quarantine after staffer tests positive. https://trib.al/VlwHSzf
U.S. Sen. David Perdue's campaign announced that the candidate would quarantine after contact with an infected campaign staffer.
Georgia set a new record on New Year's Eve, reporting 8,551 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. The previous record was set on Christmas Eve.
Georgia set a new record on New Year's Eve, reporting 8,551 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19. The previous record was set on Christmas Eve.
What GA grocery stores are open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? https://trib.al/SckKj6B
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute additions to your New Year's menu from Publix, Kroger and Walmart in Georgia.
Some of the new GA laws taking effect Jan. 1 focus on human trafficking, hate crimes and surprised medical charges. https://trib.al/f6bXlzo
Georgia laws aimed at hate crimes, human trafficking, unexpected medical charges and employment take effect on Jan. 1, 2021.
Georgians age 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Georgians age 65 and older, law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders are now eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Congress extended the CDC Order’s temporary halt in certain residential evictions until January 31, 2021.
Congress extended the CDC Order's temporary halt in certain residential evictions until January 31, 2021.
Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Acworth.
Looking to adopt a furry friend? Check out this week's list of pets waiting at shelters in and around Acworth.
Nearly two dozen people died on Georgia roads over Christmas weekend, and thousands of tickets were issued. https://trib.al/OpUNWq3
In addition to 20 fatalities from auto accidents over the Christmas weekend, Georgia reported 173 DUI arrests and 4,347 speeding tickets.
Health experts urge Georgia residents to stay home this New Year's holiday. If you can’t, here are a few tips to enjoy the weekend safely.
Health experts urge Georgia residents to stay home this New Year's holiday. If you can't, here are a few tips to enjoy the weekend safely.
These chain restaurants with GA locations had a hard time in 2020. https://trib.al/etBC4H1
The coronavirus pandemic made 2020 a devastating year for many retailers and restaurant chains in Georgia and across the nation.
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to GA; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increasing checks to $2,000.
Stimulus payments of $600 are on their way to GA; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote on increasing checks to $2,000.
Georgia's Wednesday health-department report continued the trend of high COVID-19 numbers seen since mid-December.
Georgia's Wednesday health-department report continued the trend of high COVID-19 numbers seen since mid-December.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
How to heat your home efficiently and save money on your energy bill.
How to heat your home efficiently and save money on your energy bill.
Peek inside a few of the homes currently on the market near you.
Peek inside a few of the homes currently on the market near you.
Cobb’s Board of Commissioners will consider a final update to their CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act allocatio ...
Cobb's Board of Commissioners will consider a final update to their CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act allocatio ...
The GBI is investigating the police shooting of a man during an arrest. https://trib.al/GBSsLor
A Dallas, Georgia, man was shot Sunday when Douglasville police tried to arrest him, according to authorities. The GBI will investigate.
Safest cities, cute puppies and best schools: Top GA good news stories in 2020. https://trib.al/o0I9bdD
The top good news stories of 2020 in Georgia included the safest cities, top schools and cute puppies visiting the Georgia Aquarium.
2020 has done it again: Vicious squirrels are apparently attacking Queens residents. (via Forest Hills Patch)
Rego Park residents say squirrels have been viciously attacking them, unprovoked, and they don't know where to turn for help.
Top news includes what's open on New Year's, stimulus check and some hospitals under "severe strain." How to share news, events on Patch.
Top news includes what's open on New Year's, stimulus check and some hospitals under "severe strain." How to share news, events on Patch.
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Amala Momife-Enemuo of Acworth is sticking with President Barack Obama because "he needs to complete" the job. She voted at Summit Baptist Church.
Outside NorthStar Church - Kennesaw, GA, Jeff Nicholson said "we need a change in direction. I'm going with Romney."
Santa's Arrival in Acworth. More than 1,000 children attended the event on Main Street, sharing a night of family fun.
