Best Blogs on Patch: Remembering Newtown

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BBB Advice: Protecting Your Home From A Decorating Disaster

Trends in Holiday Toys: Tetris Is Cool Again!

Here's a surprise: retailers are ordering fewer toys this year.

Cobb Juniors Earn Excellent Marks on Writing Test

Although test scores were down slightly on average, Cobb County's 11th graders maintained a high pass rate while the rest of the state saw losses.

Driver Charged in School Bus Crash, Couple Convicted in Child Cruelty Case, More

Check out these top stories from Patch sites around the Atlanta metro area and north Georgia.

'The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug:' Jackson Makes Middle Movie in Middle Earth Marvelous

Cinema Siren gives the film four out of five stars. Movie opens in theaters Friday.

How to Tell Democrats From Republicans

A CHRISTMAS WISH FROM FURKIDS, INC.'S DIRECTOR, SAMANTHA SHELTON

State Sen. Bruce Thompson of Bartow Sworn Into Office

The Cartersville entrepreneur and businessman will represent portions of Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties.

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $400M

Friday's drawing becomes the second largest jackpot in the history of the multi-state game.

Get Out: Piedmont Christmas Festival, Empty Bowl Brunch

Here's our guide to this weekend's best bets in Cobb and beyond. Click on links for details.

Easy Mini-Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

These meals are portable, easy to freeze in bulk and super-simple.

Today on GoFundMe: Traumatic Brain Injury

Each Thursday in December, Patch is highlighting an area fund-raising campaign.

Mopdog Creative + Strategy asks for recipe submissions to raise funds for MUST MINISTRIES

Job Announcement: Manger/US Military Programs, Central Michigan University

What's Playing at the Movies in Northeast Cobb This Weekend?

Use our Moviefone widget to find movies playing at theaters in Northeast Cobb and beyond.

5 Things to Know Today

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Loom for Delivery by Christmas

Those same-day and express services cost more, so get your packages ready early to be shipped on time and within your family's budget.

Lassiter Band Parents, Students Want New Director

They pressed the Cobb school board to replace the newly-appointed head of the school's touted music programs.

Mom, Boyfriend Indicted in Baby's Death; Murder Suspect Caught While Hitting Golf Balls; More

Check out these top stories from Patch sites around the Atlanta metro area and north Georgia.

Caregiver-Certified Nursing Assistant

Southeastern Stamp Expo

Cobb Graduation Rates Up Slightly for 2013

Four high schools -- Harison, Lassiter, Pope and Walton -- had graduation rates of 90 percent or better.

5 Party-Perfect Christmas Cookie Recipes

Make these gorgeous sweet treats this weekend.

[VIDEO] The Best Mobile Apps for Organizing Coupons

Stop fumbling with scraps of cut-out paper coupons and save the high-tech way.

Community Update

9 DIY Foodie Gifts That Practically Make Themselves

Save cash this season with these delicious DIY holiday gifts.

Cobb Young Professionals' Holiday Party is Thursday

The holiday event will allow Cobb's young business people to network with other businesses.

The Jobseeker's Holiday Survival Guide

10 steps to find the joy in the December job hunt.

Unemployment: What Are the Big Trends?

Unemployment rate improves as long-term unemployment persists.

POLL: Are Your Health Insurance Costs Going up in 2014?

Some Americans have been hit with higher premiums, deductibles and/or copays as Obamacare is implemented.

Murder Suspects Arrested; Apartment Fire Displaces 32

A look at top stories from Patch sites across Georgia.

The Best Things to Buy in December

Is 'Good Debt' Ruining Your Chance of Retiring?

Don't let monthly bills weigh you down.

This Week, We’re Sending Notes to Newtown

A year after the shooting, we invite you to send good thoughts Newtown's way.

Shop for a Cause - Emmy's Academy

5 More Community Campaigns That Could Use Your Help

The list below shows north Georgia residents -- nearby or further away -- with GoFundMe campaigns. Click an image to learn more about each of them.

[VIDEO] How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese

This spin on a classic grilled cheese sandwich is the perfect lunch or quick weeknight meal.

5 Things to Know This Week

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?