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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Police Make Arrest In Alleged Crib Theft

Two suspects are behind bars at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on unrelated charges, but Woodstock police are still looking for one suspect.

Friday, November 30, 2012

Police Make Arrest In Alleged Crib Theft

Two suspects are behind bars at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on unrelated charges, but Woodstock police are still looking for one suspect.

Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a trailer at The HOPE Center, but police are still looking for another person.  Cobb County Police have arrested Carl James Bourque, 44, of Marietta and Bobbie Jean Colston, 31, of Woodstock after a citizen spotted the trailer taken from the nonprofit organization some time between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. According to information on the Cobb County Adult Detention Center's booking data website, Colston has been charged with theft by receiving stolen property, misdemeanor willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer and felony possession of a schedule II controlled substance. She remains in jail with a $11,220 bond.  Bourque, who remains in jail with no …

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Woodstock PD Seeks Help In Solving Crib Theft

The HOPE Center was the victim of a theft that robbed the nonprofit organization of five baby cribs.

The Woodstock Police Department needs the public help in solving a theft that hit a nonprofit organization that caters to pregnant women. The HOPE Center, located just off Highway 92, was the target of thieves on Wednesday morning, according to CBS Atlanta. The suspects allegedly cut the lock on the facility and drove off with the trailer. The trailer was stocked with five baby cribs, Store Manager Monti Price told the news outlet. Woodstock Police Spokesperson Brittany Duncan said the theft was reported to the agency at 9:15 Wednesday morning. The trailer is described as a 2002 enclosed model with the clinic's logo on it. The Georgia tag reads: TL6Y131 Duncan said staff members believe the theft occurred sometime between 6 p.m. Tuesday …

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Former Client Brings Game Show Winnings to the HOPE Center

Georgia Grace Girls Trio Wins $20,000 on the Game Show Network's American Bible Challenge

A Cherokee County mom, daughter and family friend won $20,000 for the HOPE Center in Woodstock during their appearance on the Game Show Network’s “The American Bible Challenge,” hosted by Jeff Foxworthy. Mae Lynn Biggs, daughter Samantha Jesse and friend Lesley Hill, who called themselves the Georgia Grace Girls, beat two teams in the Bible knowledge contest. Contestants played the game for a charitable organization of their choice, after talking about the compelling circumstances that led them to choose their charity. The Grace Girls defeated an Atlanta trio of co-workers who supported each other through health challenges, playing for a faith-based leadership academy, and three California firefighters playing for a children’s cancer …

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Walk for Life Is 'Wonderful Success'

The third annual HOPE Center's Walk for Life raised $50,000 for the non-profit pregnancy resource center and its thrift store.

The HOPE Center in Woodstock is celebrating the success of its 2012 Walk for Life. The third-annual event was held on Saturday, April 28, at the Woodstock High School Stadium. Organizers greeted nearly 150 sponsored walkers who collectively raised over $50,000 for the non-profit pregnancy resource center and its thrift store. “The Walk for Life was a wonderful success. It was a fun way for the entire community to come out and show its support for The HOPE Center,” said Cindy O’Leary, HOPE Center Executive Director. “It has proven to be one of our best fundraisers of the year, allowing us to continue to serve the needs of those seeking pregnancy and relationship support.” The HOPE Center is a non-profit pregnancy resource center seeking to …

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