News Nearby: Suspect Dead After Jumping from Apartment Window

Here's a look at headlines from around the region for Friday, Dec 21, 2012.

Cobb Superior Courthouse Named for 'Best Design'

The Design-Build Institute of America honored the Cobb County Superior Courthouse in Marietta with its Southeast Region 2012 Best Design Award.

Hungry Pets Need Help This Season

Sponsored by Four Paws Pet-Sitting Service, the Hungry Bowl Food Drive collects pet food for Douglas County rescue groups and shelters.

Cobb Iowa Skills Scores Top U.S. Average

Percentile results were slightly down from 2011; grade equivalency marks had a similar drop.

Lassiter to Host College Fair

More than 100 colleges and universities will be on hand at the Feb. 12 event.

Traffic Advisory for Police Funeral Procession

Friday's escort for Officer Sean Callahan will pass by Lassiter High School and onto Blackwell Road in Northeast Cobb.

Churches Asked to Ring Bells for School Shooting Victims

Friday will mark one week since 20 children and six adults were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Newtown, Conn., elementary school.

Cobb School, Government Holiday Closings

Public schools are out of session starting Friday and will resume on Jan. 8.

News Nearby: Police Following Up On Leads in Murder of Grayson Teen

Here are headlines from around the region for Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012.

Major Changes to Tag Laws

Cobb Tax Commissioner Gail Downing provides important information about changes, which go into effect March 1.

WellStar, Piedmont Healthcare Partnering on Health Plan

The two health systems just last month formed a collaborative focused on the development of innovative healthcare delivery models.

Faith 'Roboeagles' Start Fitness Trend

Students at the Cobb County Faith Lutheran School have developed a physical workout for all ages for their First LEGO League project.

News Nearby: Cherokee School on Alert; Fatal Tractor Trailer Crash

Headlines from the metro Atlanta area for Wednesday, Dec. 19.

A Message from Superintendent Hinojosa

The Cobb schools chief's open letter on the Newtown shootings and school security.

Slain Officer Was Lassiter Graduate

Sean Callahan, who was killed in the line of duty this week, joined the Clayton County Police Department in August.

Lee to Be Sworn In on Thursday

The Cobb Commission Chairman will take the oath of office to begin a full term.

Longhorns Return to Corky Kell Classic

Kell opens the 2013 season once again against Chattahoochee at the Georgia Dome.

Oldest Person in the World No Longer From USA

Dina Manfredini, 115, who took over the title of oldest person in the world on the passing of Besse Cooper, of Monroe, on Dec. 4, died on Monday after holding the title for just two weeks. Jiroemon Kimura, 115, of Japan, is now the world's oldest p

Field of Candidates for UGA President's Job Narrowed to Nine

Current President Michael Adams leaves in 2013.

Kids, Seniors, Pets: Where to Donate in Cobb

Don't send your holiday donations abroad—here is a list of Cobb County agencies in need of donations.

News Nearby: DeKalb Schools on Probation, Murder Plot Discovered

Here are headlines from around the region for Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012.

Basketball and cheerleading Registration

Basketball and cheerleading Registration

Basketball and cheerleading Registration

mens 18+ and 30+ Basketball League Signups

Family Fall Festival

Mabry Park Preview

Kids 'R' Kids Fall Festival

30th Annual Sprayberry PTSA Craft Show

Sprayberry PTSA 30th Annual Craft Show

Marietta Square Artist Market

"The Best Sports Photography Class in America"

Connecture Recruiting Event

Animal Rescue Yard Sale

Kids 'R' Kids Open House

Children's Fall Costume Parade

FRIENDS OF SHELTER ANIMALS YARD SALE

10th Annual Gobble Jog Registration

Photography 101 Crash Course

Girl Scout Family Fall Festival