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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 03:08 pm

Marietta News

Local news for Marietta, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

22 hrs ago | NBC 15 Online

Man Cleared to Stand Trial in Slaying of Auburn ...

The man accused of killing an Auburn University freshman has been cleared to stand trial in unrelated robbery charges.

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Related Topix: Auburn University at Montgomery, Auburn University, University College (University of Maryland System), University of Maryland System

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Now Serving: Marietta shop to give away free Italian ices

When the hot weather sets in, you'll see all those transplants from the northern regions pining away for their summer cooler - - a chilly cup of Italian water ice.

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Related Topix: Weather, Life, Fruits, Dessert, Ice Cream, Kennesaw, GA

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Electric's the way to go for Marietta

Police officers stand on an elevated platform, which allows them to see slightly above a crowd.

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Wed Jul 16, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Officer, Driver Hurt In 2 Car Wreck In Marietta

A Cobb County police car and a second car were involved in a wreck in Marietta on Wednesday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Marietta continuing revitalization efforts, mayor says

Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway rode into the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Wednesday on one of the Marietta police department's new T3 personal electric mobility vehicles.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Commerce, GA

The Macon Telegraph

Ga. lawmakers largely back Bush on offshore oil drilling proposal

Georgia lawmakers largely support President Bush's call to lift a long-standing ban on offshore oil drilling, including off the state's coast.

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Related Topix: University System of Georgia, Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology (University System of Georgia), Georgia State University (University System of Georgia), US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Jim Marshall, Democrat

Tue Jul 15, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Cobb Deputy Charged With Kidnapping, Rape

Cobb County police arrested a Cobb County Sheriff's deputy Tuesday on charges he kidnapped and raped a woman Monday night.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA

WTVY Dothan

Auburn University Slaying Suspect Faked Hallucinations

A psychological evaluation has found that the suspect in the slaying of an Auburn University freshman has been faking hallucinations in jail and is fit to stand trial on a robbery charge.

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Sun Jul 13, 2008

Med Ad News

Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A. Increases to Eur 6.50 Per Share Its...

MARIETTA, Ga, July 9, 2008-Solvay Pharmaceuticals S.A., a subsidiary of Solvay, the chemical and pharmaceutical group, today announced that it will increase its initial conditional tender offer to acquire ...

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Store owner charged with peeping, tapes

A Marietta clothing store owner has been charged with unlawful surveillance and stalking after a customer alleged he videotaped her while she was in a dressing room.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

Athens Banner-Herald

Lightning strikes woman, starts house fires

A Gwinnett County woman was struck by lightning Wednesday afternoon as powerful storms rumbled through communities to the north and east of Atlanta.

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Related Topix: Gwinnett County, GA, Atlanta Metro, Cobb County, GA

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lawyer: Shooting by officer 'justified'

An Atlanta police officer charged with fatally shooting his apartment complex's security guard over the weekend was acting in self-defense, his attorney said Monday evening.

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Related Topix: Atlanta Metro, Atlanta, GA, Cobb County, GA

Tue Jul 08, 2008

American Chronicle

Marietta, Georgia Set To Re-dedicate Confederate Monument

Kennesaw is derived from the Cherokee Native-American word "Gah Nee Sah" which means cemetery or burial grounds.

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Related Topix: Kennesaw, GA, World News, Georgia, Asia, Opinion

The Birmingham News

Foreclosed scammed by 'rescue'

The housing boom that swept the nation in recent years featured a seedy side in rising incidents of mortgage fraud.

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Related Topix: Home, Mortgage, Personal Finance, Clayton County, GA

Mon Jul 07, 2008

WXIA-TV Atlanta

Store Owner Charged in Peeping Tom Case

The owner of the Hip Chic store on Roswell road in Marietta has been arrested after a woman told police that he took a picture of her from underneath a dressing room door.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA

Sun Jul 06, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Proud Moments: Marietta's Sipos claims triathlon

Jeremy Sipos of Marietta was the overall men's winner at the Tri the Parks Triathlon Series race at Indian Springs State Park in Flovilla.

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Related Topix: Flovilla, GA, Roswell, GA, Alpharetta, GA, Suwanee, GA, Duluth, GA

Sat Jul 05, 2008

CBS 46

APD Officer Shoots, Kills Security Guard

Cobb County Police detectives said an Atlanta police officer shot and killed an unarmed security guard at an apartment complex, and that the officer faces charges of murder and aggravated assault.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA, Atlanta Metro

Fri Jul 04, 2008

SavannahNow

Ga. immigration law lacks funding, muscle

The "sweeping" immigration reform bill passed by the Georgia General Assembly two years ago appears to be anything but.

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Related Topix: Richmond County, GA, Savannah, GA, Savannah Metro, Woodstock, GA, Georgia, Georgia Government

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Big Chicken wannabes roosting in Marietta

Carmen Vargas snaps a cellphone photo of son Jonathan, 4, as he poses in front of one of the 'Lil Chickens of Marietta.' This one is called 'Good Morning Sunshine.' Donors paid $3,000 to $10,000 to place 16 ...

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Related Topix: Meat, Chicken, Life, Food

Recycling Today

Blaze Recycling & Metals Opens Marietta, Ga., Yard

The yard began trading nonferrous metals in late June, with ferrous trading beginning shortly thereafter.

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Marietta, Georgia is located in Cobb County and is part of the Atlanta Metro Area. Zip codes in Marietta include 30062, 30064, and 30068.

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