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Journal wins Georgia AP Association awards

From staff reports — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:59:34 +0000

MACON — The Marietta Daily Journal was honored with several awards, including the Freedom of Information Award, on Saturday at the Georgia AP Association luncheon in Macon. The Freedom of Informati…

North Fulton city launches project to honor veterans

Angela Spencer aspencer@mdjonline.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:58:53 +0000

JOHNS CREEK — The city of Johns Creek has invited residents who served in the military to create a service club and an oral history project in an increased effort to connect with and honor veterans…

Silence, darkness can’t stop man from doing what he loves

Marcus E. Howard mhoward@mdjonline.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:55:07 +0000

SMYRNA – Working in a small office on a weekday morning in Smyrna, Frank Levine of Austell resembles any other worker going about his daily business. Except in this case, the office in which he rep…

Cobb Super Senior readies for graduation, shares words of wisdom

Lindsay Field lfield@mdjonline.com — Sun, 20 May 2012 05:44:50 +0000

Katie O’Neil, one of the hundreds of Marietta High seniors who will graduate on Saturday at Northcutt Stadium, is “a really fantastic person,” according to one of her instructors. “She enjoys learn…

Supporters rally for local in illegal immigration fight

Geoff Folsom gfolsom@mdjonline.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:31:02 +0000

MABLETON — A Pebblebrook High School graduate is getting support from the Cobb County community in his immigration battle. Praying, holding candles and waving signs in support, 20 people had a vigi…

Sope Creek parents trying to save murals

Lindsay Field lfield@mdjonline.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:26:42 +0000

MARIETTA — Sope Creek Elementary parents say they are heartbroken that the district will be painting over murals that have graced the school’s halls for 15 years. “It’s like an invitation to learni…

Judge orders 4 men held in former Marine’s death

Lindsay Field lfield@mdjonline.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:06:08 +0000

MARIETTA — A cocaine-fueled birthday party, terrifying war stories and a vulgar text message led to the beating death of former Marine Zach Gamble, 34, of Acworth, on March 25, prosecutors said Fri…

I75 Lanes will close tonight

The Marietta Daily Journal — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:08:53 +0000

One lane of the interstate will be closed until Saturday morning.

Celebrate Mableton Day

The Marietta Daily Journal — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:32:07 +0000

Event at the Mable House Amphitheatre this weekend.

Powder Springs prepares to fix buildings soon

Marcus E. Howard mhoward@mdjonline.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:56:55 +0000

POWDER SPRINGS — Powder Springs officials are looking to repair city buildings in the coming months. The repair projects will be paid for out of the 2011 SPLOST, collections for which began in Janu…