Crime & Safety

Man Leaves Dog in 134-Degree Car; West Nile Mosquitoes in Atlanta Area

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Crash Kills Kennesaw Man - Kennesaw Patch

A 56-year-old Kennesaw motorcyclist involved in a Wednesday night crash in Marietta has died. A car turned in the bike's patch and charges are pending. Visit Kennesaw Patch for more information and continuing updates.


Police: Man Leaves Dog Unattended in 134-Degree Car
- Snellville Patch

A man visiting Eastside Medical Center last weekend was cited for animal neglect after an officer found a dog locked in his 134-degree car. Get the full story on Snellville Patch.

     See also: Patch Editor Plays 'Pet in a Hot Car'

West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Found in DeKalb's Clifton Corridor - Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Patch

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in the Clifton Corridor, according to the DeKalb County Board of Health.

The board says this is the first report of positive mosquitoes in metro Atlanta this year. Find all the details on Virginia Highland-Druid Hills Patch.


Arrest Warrants Issued in Alleged Cartersville Car Dealer Scam - Cartersville Patch

Cartersville Police Department Chief Thomas Culpepper says investigators are working several cases involving North Georgia Financing, a used car dealership formerly located in Cartersville and owned by a Kennesaw man. Alleged victims include consumers and investors. Cartersville Patch has more on the story.


MTV Does Athens for its Internet-Based Show "This is the Place"
- Athens Patch

"Home to legendary acts like R.E.M. and the B-52s, Athens is still churning out major music from folk to indie to rock and breaking big bands in a place full of d.i.y. fashion, vinyl, fried chicken and a whole lotta soul," according to MTV. See the video on Athens Patch.

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