Meth Bust in Kennesaw; Marietta Fugitive Turns Up in Unlikely Place

These articles were compiled by Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch Local Editor Kristal Dixon.

Agents Investigate Drug Complaint at Chesterfield Home Drive - Kennesaw Patch

Authorities with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office arrested a Kennesaw man who allegedly had ephedrine in crushed powdered form, 44 pseudoephedrine tablets wrapped in a plastic baggie and the ingredients used to manufacture methamphetamine.Kennesaw Patch has more on this story. 

Marietta Fugitive Found in Unlikely Place - Marietta Patch

Since April, five warrants have been issued for the arrest of Marietta's Jaterrio Xavier Pitts on charges that range from first degree burglary to hit-and-run. Marietta Patch has more on this story.  

Drugs Found in Shiloh Ridge Run Home - Northeast Cobb Patch

A convicted felon from Kennesaw has been arrested on multiple drugs and weapons charges after police found 178.8 grams of marijuana and a firearm in the man's Shiloh Ridge Run bedroom.Northeast Cobb Patch has more on this story. 

Pedestrian Struck By Hit-and-Run Driver Dies From Injuries- Barrow Patch

A pedestrian on Manning Gin Road near Jeremy Drive was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning, July 14, and died at a local hospital from injuries. Barrow Patch has more on this story. 

Decatur High Teacher Dies - Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch

Lauri McKain, principal at Decatur High, sent this message to school parents and students on Tuesday. Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch has more on this story.