Arts Station / Big Shanty is a fantastic place for the summer

Young Artist wow the unexpected visitor.

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Continues Progress on Veterans Build

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is building a home for a disabled veteran in need, with the help of donated land from the late veteran Colonel Ashley Ivey.

Get Out and Vote for our Families, Our Communities, and our Future!

Lisa Cupid, Candidate for County Commissioner, asks readers to get back out and vote this week or on Tuesday, August 21.

Come Support Nickajack Elementary this Sunday!

Support Nickajack Elementary at an Open House Event this Sunday, August 19 in Vinings Estates. Bring a donation of school supplies for an extra chance to win concert tickets!

Kingsley Village Celebrates National Night Out Against Crime

Kingsley Village celebrates National Night Out Against Crime.

Wounded Eagle Flies High Once Again

Young Eaglet rises above wounds to soar on high as an Eagle.

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Disabled Vet

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat honors the late Colonel Ivey's wish that his donated property be used to build a home for a disabled veteran.

East Cobb Cityhood a Pathway to Neglect

Community Alert

Removing the Customer Out of “Customer Service”

On June 14, 2012, I had the unfortunate experience of a water pipe bursting in my newly purchased ranch home, which caused water damage in all but one guest bedroom...

Vote August 21st, 2012

Your Vote will make a difference.

What's your favorite Cobb non-profit?

GreatNonprofits.org released its first ever list of top-rated charities near Cobb, which Patch.com readers can use to discover top volunteer, giving, and internship opportunities.

A Fresh Look at Sunday Dinner

On Saturday, I made a huge pot of Spicy Garlic Stir Fried Greens for Sunday dinner. I had all of the ingredients on hand and only had to purchase the greens, which cost $3...

The T-SPLOST Penalties

T-SPLOST is the gift that keeps on giving. The law behind T-SPLOST carries a penalty for voting your conscious.

Reflecting on Commitment to Health

I lost a little less than four pounds during week one of my commitment to eating regularly scheduled meals each day....

A Flavor Packed 5 Star Meal for Under $3 Per Serving

Yes, it’s official. My absolute favorite breakfast meal in the universe is...

The Winners and the Losers of the T-Splost

Governor Deal has effectively killed the T-Splost and put transportation's future in his hands.

The Benefits of Beets for Healthy Living

Very few people enjoy eating beets. By adding beets to your diet, you increase your body’s ability to digest food, build red blood cells, improve liver function...

Voting in South Cobb

blog on voting importance

Thanks for your Support...We're Almost There!!

Lisa Cupid, runoff contender for Cobb County Commissioner of District 4, thanks you for your support and asks for it once again in the Democratic party runoff on Tuesday, August 21.

How Much is Your Health Worth?

Last week, a young African American cashier responding to another conversation looked at me in the checkout line and almost in shock and replied, “It’s too expensive to eat healthy.”

POSITION WITHOUT POWER IS JUST A SEAT!!

There is no they, them, or us. Just us. Let’s just get over ourselves. It is time to win, together.

Welcome, Arbor Terrace at West Cobb, our Newest Advertiser

Patch sales staff is excited to welcome Arbor Terrace at West Cobb to our family of local advertisers.

It's that Time...Go Vote!

Lisa Cupid, candidate for Cobb County Commissioner, encourages you to go out and vote to move Southwest Cobb forward.

Kids ‘R’ Kids Academies Offering Back to School Tips

National Preschool Ensuring Children Put Best Foot Forward This Fall

Twinkles the Elephant and Transparency in Government

A nearly universal lack of trust in government stands as an understandable impediment to the upcoming T-SPLOST referendum. Yet, history shows how to deal with government malfeasance.

Staging Your Home to Sell

Easy, inexpensive tips on preparing your home for a better selling process.

Commissioners Unanimously Pass Social Host/Teen Party Ordinance

Cobb Alcohol Taskforce is pleased to announce the Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to pass a Social Host/Teen Party Ordinance during the Board of Commissoners meeting held July 24th.

Make Possible the Impossible

Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done. “- Louis D Brandeis

How to Make Your Home Sell

Is it better to invest in home improvement projects or add to your home's resale value by boosting curb appeal? It's a tough question, but here's a helpful answer.

Experience and ethical behavior needed more than ever

I dont think we can afford to change horses in the middle of the River. Now is not the time to change, at least not in South Cobb County.

Look to The Past for Transportation’s Future

In the upcoming T-SPLOST vote, the past provides us the best measure of the future, and two examples from history illustrate what can be expected from either outcome in this election.

TSPLOST Tax - A Noble Idea Has Been Hijacked!

The Council on Public Policy, at its regular meeting this month, determined to recommend a "NO" vote on the regional transportation referendum, aka "TSPLOST".

Cobb Candidates Forum at Life Changers Church

Cozy little, very close knit, folk who attend Life Changers Church made Candidates welcome and fed them too.

Uptown in Downtown Mableton: Candidate Forum in the Vinings Part of Mableton

Is it Vinings or is it Mableton or just where is it?

A Dark Knight - Are There Any Answers?

In light of the recent shooting in Colorado, Dr. Michael Stovall addresses the problem of evil from a biblical perspective.

Biggest Crowd yet for a forum, Candidates appreciate that.

Voter forum, Mableton turns out in largest showing of any forum so far

Cobb Alcohol Taskforce To Attend CADCA 2012 Mid-Year Training Institute

CobbAT is headed to CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute in Nashville. Cathy Finck, formerly CobbAT Coordinator, was appointed as the Executive Director & will be leading the CobbAT team to this event.

Community Partnerships Can Improve Education!

Lisa Cupid, candidate for Cobb County Commissioner, discusses how community partnerships can strengthen Education in District 4, the number one issue that comes up on the campaign trail.

It is only another of Dr. Michael Rhett's economic common cents thought for southwest Cobb!

Dr. Michael Rhett is a candidate for Cobb Commissioner with an economic common cents plan for southwest Cobb.

Reasons Atlanta is a Great Investment

Reasons the Atlanta area remains a good and solid investment.