Crime & Safety
Man Nearly Drowns in Acworth; Part of Film to be Shot in East Cobb
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Man Nearly Drowns Swimming at Acworth Beach - Acworth Patch
A Cobb County man nearly drown Saturday at an Acworth day use area beach and was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital as a result. Visit Acworth Patch for the full story and continuing updates.
Portion of Film to Be Shot in East Cobb - East Cobb Patch
W.T. Jones Studios will be in East Cobb later this month casting 50 extras for an independent movie. The makers of "I Do, Maybe?" will be filming at Gala Events Facility. Find all the details on East Cobb Patch.
Driver Unknowingly Drags Dog Behind Truck - Cartersville Patch
A dog in Bartow County was dragged to its death Saturday after its owner forgot about the animal and asked another man to go get bread. Find out what happened and why no charges were filed on Cartersville Patch.
Elvis Is Alive And Well (Or At Least His Food Is) - Athens Patch
Want to eat the food the King loved? Come to Gay McCaskill. Her husband Eddie is from Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis's home town. See her in video on Athens Patch.
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