Clarkdale News

Proud to have served

MDJonline.com - Marietta, Georgia - Sat Nov 07

Though many decades have passed, Sam Whitfield, 79, hasn't forgotten his years of Army active duty.

Court to hear appeal in failed judge run

MDJonline.com - Marietta, Georgia - Sat Nov 07

The State Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday morning in Joan P. Davis' appeal in a lawsuit stemming from her failed 2008 campaign to be elected a Superior Court judge in Cobb County.

Cobb officer, Woodstock man injured in crash

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Sat Nov 07

A Cobb County police officer stopped in his patrol car near a construction scene was hit by a man who apparently didn't see the flashing lights.

3 Rescued From Stuck Truck On Cobb Covered Bridge

WSB-TV - Fri Nov 06

The covered bridge in Cobb County reopened Friday morning after a driver smashed a truck into the entrance of the bridge and then got his too tall U-Haul truck wedged tight inside the historic bridge.

An Early 'Luda-Christmas' for Clarkdale Elem. Students

WXIA-TV Atlanta - Thu Nov 05

It was an extraordinary surprise for the students at once-flooded Clarkdale Elementary School.

Ga. groups get $1.5 million in grants to help uninsured kids

Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Thu Nov 05

More than $1.5 million has been awarded to the West End Medical Centers and the Medical College of Georgia Research Institute to help uninsured children in the state.

Two Arrested In Cab Fare Dispute

CBS 46 - Thu Nov 05

Cherokee County officials said a dispute over cab fare led to two people being arrested.

Calhoun business recognized through Work Ready Awards

Daily Citizen - Wed Nov 04

Governor Sonny Perdue and the Governor's Office of Workforce Development today announced the second annual Work Ready Awards, which recognized and honored the partners, businesses and individuals who have supported Georgia Work Ready and made it a success.

Officer who dealt illegal poker game resigns

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Wed Nov 04

A Cobb County police officer who was the dealer at a Smyrna poker game resigned Wednesday, one day after an undercover operation broke up the illegal game, police said.

Lincoln Heights Reaches Out To Flooded Georgia School

Local 12 - WKRC-TV - Wed Nov 04

Georgia Flooding A local elementary school learned a powerful lesson about kindness and generosity today.