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Elections

Cobb Plaintiffs: Trim Birrell's District

The lawyer who brought the redistricting suit wants to lop off a piece of East Cobb, while the county commissioners ask to slice off part of the Kennesaw area.

Preliminary figures show that the unemployment rate for the 10-county Atlanta Regional Commission area dropped to 9 percent in February.

Government, Business

Kennesaw Jobless Rate Falls to 10.2%

Cobb County's unemployment rate was unchanged in February at 8.4 percent.

Business, Elections

Booze Bandwagon Rolls onto Ballot

But neighbors’ Sunday experiences since November should dampen expectations for a surge in Cobb County alcohol sales.

Government

Declaration Revives 'Righteous Cause'

The Georgia Tea Party brings forth the Marietta Declaration as an instrument to limit government.

Government

Lee Defends Record as Chairman

His State of the County address says the tough decisions of 2011 have Cobb in a good place in 2012.

Elections

Manning Apologizes to Mormons

The Cobb County state legislator denies that Mitt Romney's Mormon faith affects her presidential preference.

Government, Police & Fire, Business, Holiday Guide

PatchCast: Another Syringe; Sunday Sales; New Laws; Legislative Agenda

Here's your roundup of top stories from Patches in Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas, Bartow and Paulding counties for Jan. 2.

Government

Jobs, Benefits Restricted; Carts Unleashed

Georgia starts 2012 with new immigration-related rules at work and public agencies, a new 911 fee on cell service, and the spread of golf cart living.

Elections

You Can Toast to These Votes

Almost all Atlanta-area localities that had it on the ballot approved Sunday package sales of alcohol.

Government

Sunday Sales Added to March Ballot

Cobb County citizens will get to vote on whether to allow package sales of alcohol on Sundays.

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