Crime & Safety

Man Nearly Drowns; Teen Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash

Here are the top headlines from around Woodstock and metro Atlanta.

Driver Unknowingly Drags Dog Behind Truck - Cartersville Patch

A dog in Bartow County was dragged to its death Saturday after its owner forgot about the animal and asked another man to go get bread. Find out what happened and why no charges were filed on Cartersville Patch.

Man Nearly Drowns Swimming at Acworth Beach - Acworth Patch

A Cobb County man nearly drown Saturday at an Acworth day use area beach and was airlifted to an Atlanta hospital as a result. Visit Acworth Patch for the full story and continuing updates.

Oconee County Teen Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash - Oconee Patch

A one-vehicle traffic accident Sunday night in Oconee County claimed the life of a Watkinsville teen who recently graduated high school. Oconee Patch has more on the story.

Portion of Film to Be Shot in East Cobb - East Cobb Patch

W.T. Jones Studios will be in East Cobb later this month casting 50 extras for an independent movie. The makers of "I Do, Maybe?" will be filming at Gala Events FacilityFind all the details on East Cobb Patch.
Elvis Is Alive And Well (Or At Least His Food Is) - Athens Patch

Want to eat the food the King loved? Come to Gay McCaskill. Her husband Eddie is from Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis's home town. See her in video on Athens Patch.


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