Cobb County Animal Control Adopt-A-Thon

Death at the Doo-Wop: A murder mystery dinner

Crime and Pun-ishment: A murder mystery dinner

“Chastain Park Arts Festival Wows ‘Em Four Straight Years in a Row”

24 Hours of Booty

The Strong4Life Superhero Sprint!

We are excited to announce our first annual Strong4Life Superhero Sprint! We want your family to put on their capes and help us fight childhood obesity on Saturday, June 8 at Piedmont Park!

Congress and the Sequester: Positives and Negatives

Congress works 126 days, is on vacation 293 days, and makes $174,000 per year. Sound like a recipe for success?

Strong4Life: It’s Not The School Breakfast You Remember!

It's National School Breakfast Week! One of our Registered Dietitian's is giving you the inside scoop on the importance of breakfast and why school breakfast is not what you remember.

Winter is Coming

In addition to being the shortest day of the year, Dec. 21 is when the world is apparently ending.

Cobb Schools Reinforce Security Plans

Law enforcement agencies are assisting with patrols in the aftermath of the Connecticut school shootings.

Cobb Motorist Dies in I-75 Crash

The two-vehicle accident shut down southbound traffic near Delk Road Monday afternoon.

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Newtown School Shooting

An expert shares advice for parents who are trying to explain the Newtown school shooting to their kids.

News Nearby: Car Strikes House in Dacula, Man Killed in Robbery

Here are today's headlines from around the region for Monday Dec. 17, 2012.

Small Business Q&A: Atlanta's Santas

This Sandy Plains Road booking agency represents Mr. and Mrs. Claus, elves, reindeer and photographers in Greater Atlanta.

How to Celebrate the Holidays on a Budget

Here are ten ways to have fun and spread holiday cheer without breaking the bank.

Get Into Winter with Frosted Pumpkin Cookies

Nothing says "It's the holidays!" quite like pumpkin anything, and these cookies, with a caramel frosting, are no exception.

Honors Continue for Kell's Langley

The Longhorns' football star has been named Cobb defensive player of the year by The Marietta Daily Journal.

Hope This Isn't a Waste of Time

Artist David Tovey shares his unique brand of humor on Douglasville Patch.

Holiday Shoppers Rein in Spending

Survey shows most Georgians plan to spend about the same or less on Christmas gifts.

'The Hobbit' An Unexpected Journey

Hold onto your hats, kids; we're heading to Middle Earth again with Peter Jackson and company.

Cobb Food Scores, Dec. 1-7

The latest restaurant inspections from Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

Weekend Spotlight: A Home for the Holidays

Help save the lives of shelter animals, meet Santa, and enjoy music and a car show at the Sunday event.

What Were Top Google Searches, Images of 2012?

Hurricane Sandy, Whitney Houston and Election 2012 were hot items. Also, Justin Bieber was a hot search among photos. Share your thoughts.

Bowl Game Roundup: Georgia's SEC Title Game Loss Was Costly Financially

The BCS title game payout would have meant an estimated $600,000 more in revenue for the Bulldogs.

Share Your 'Elf on the Shelf' Hiding Spots: What Has that Elf Been Up To?

Our Patch Elf on the Shelf has gotten ahold of our computer and now wants to know what his buddy elves are up to. Share your photos here!

Cobb Schools Employee Faces Child Porn Charges

Stanley Keith Johnson of Mableton was charged by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Atlanta.

News Nearby: 13-Year-Old Charged in Baby's Death

Here are headlines from around the region for Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.

Northeast Cobb Homes for Sale

A selection of homes for sale with public viewings this weekend.

The Weekender: White Christmas, Charity Music Fest, Ugly Sweater Contest

Your weekend guide also includes a Christmas Cantata and a shopping extravaganza.

How to Make Candy Cane Reindeer

Take a look at today's Holiday craft and share your crafts and decorating tips with us!

Holiday Recipe: Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

A cookie that tastes just like a candy cane hot chocolate.

News Nearby: Georgia HERO Driver Finds Dead Man in Car on GA 400

Here's headlines from around the region for Thursday, Dec 13, 2012.

Santa, Cobb Christmas Distribution, 'Cabaret' and 'White Christmas'

"White Christmas" at the Strand Theatre, Santa's Workshop on Marietta Square, Cobb Christmas Distribution at Jim Miller Park and Next Stage's "Cabaret."

2 School Board Members Bid Farewell

Thursday's Cobb Board of Education will be the last for Lynnda Eagle and Alison Bartlett.

Make Christmas Candy Wreaths

Have fun with the kids and make your home more festive with this holiday craft.

Tips to Photograph Holiday Lights

Capturing Christmas lights on your camera can be a challenge. Get some tips. Photograph your lights. You could win $100,000.

Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower 2012 Peak: When and Where to Watch

The most reliable meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is on its way. And here are some tips for viewing the celestial show.

Watch 12-12-12 Concert Live on Patch

The concert will benefit Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Rose Parade Preview by Lassiter Band

A send-off concert featuring music from the upcoming Tournament of Roses takes place Thursday in the gym.

News Nearby: Smyrna Murder Suspect Arrested in Nevada

Here are headlines from around the region for Wednesday Dec. 12, 2012.