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Details of Robbery of Elderly Woman Released

The  is investigating a burglary and strong-armed robbery that led to the injury of an 88-year-old woman at the home.

According to sheriff’s office reports, the incident happened about 4 p.m. Thursday. A deputy that responded to a burglary-in-progress report at a home on the 1800 block of Highway 101 North in Dallas found Mary Jane Jackson bleeding heavily from her right arm.

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Cobb Democrats Host Final Forum

The Cobb County Democratic Committee hosted a second candidate forum Thursday night, but this time the focus is on U.S. Congress, Cobb Commission and Cobb School Board candidates.

Cobb Democrats Chairwoman Melissa Pike will moderate the forum, asking prepared questions as well as taking questions from the audience.

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Canton Mayor Vetoes Fire District Ordinance

Canton Mayor Gene Hobgood vetoed a  Thursday morning. The ordinance  which would include a 3.12 mill tax to improve the .

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