Crime & Safety

Former Coach's Sex Assault Trial To Start; Families Displaced by Apartment Fire

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Families Displaced by Marietta Apartment Fire - Marietta Patch

The Marietta Fire Department is currently investigating an apartment structure fire at the Ashley Mill Apartments located at 1250 Powders Springs Road. Marietta Patch has more.


Former River Ridge Coach To Stand Trial for Sexual Assault
 -Woodstock Patch
A former wrestling coach at River Ridge High School will soon stand trial in Cherokee County on charges he sexually assaulted a student. Visit Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch for more on the story.


Cartersville Man Charged with Shooting in the Neck After Argument - Cartersville Patch

Cartersville police have arrested two men in connection with an argument that led to a local man being shot in the neck. Go to Cartersville Patch for the full story.

Mother Drops Son Off at Dentist Before Allegedly Shoplifting School Supplies from Publix - Dacula Patch

A woman arrested for allegedly shoplifting school supplies had left her son at a dentist's office prior to the incident, despite it being against the dental office's policy. Dacula Patch has the full story.

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