District Attorney investigators use DNA to solve a 50-year-old murder
For more than 50 years, the mystery of who killed a young Marietta girl has haunted investigators and troubled the community. Nine-year-old Debbie Lynn Randall was reported missing on Jan. 13, 1972, when she failed to come home from the nearby laundromat.
The Office of District Attorney Flynn D. Broady, Jr. confirms the killer is William B. Rose of Mableton. DA's investigators say evidence preserved by Marietta detectives 52 years old and new DNA technology helped solve this mystery.
Cobb Legal and the Law Library will present a free class on the basics of child custody 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Cobb Superior Court conference room 4500 in Marietta. Attendees will learn about child custody, including the legitimation process, modification and the difference between physical and legal custody. The conference room is on the fourth floor of 70 Haynes Street, Marietta. Call the Law Library at 770-528-1884 for more information.
Keep Cobb Beautiful will hold a community recycling event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at White Water Six Flags in Marietta. Materials accepted will include electronics, metals, textiles and plastics.
They will not accept documents for shredding, sharps, needles, medications, paint, hazardous waste, glass, carpet, mattresses or car seats. The site is located at 250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a good read now through Oct. 15. Appreciate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States with Cobb Library's curated list of books by Latinx authors.
Singer songwriter Tamia, with special guest Kenny Lattimore, will perform An Evening of R&B 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Doors open at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit mablehouse.org/amphitheatre or stop by the box office noon - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
Save water and money with new attachment
Shower smarter and clean up your energy bills. Showering accounts for 20 percent of residential indoor water use. Replacing an old showerhead with a WaterSense labeled model is one simple action that saves water.
A WaterSense labeled showerhead can save the average family more than $70 in annual energy and water costs, and 2,700 gallons of water per year. With less energy required to heat your shower water, your family can save enough electricity to power your entire home for 11 days.
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid continues her meetings throughout the county, talking with constituents in a series of town halls. She is sharing her top priorities and taking questions. All events are free and open to the public. No RSVP is needed.
Monday, Sept. 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive, Mableton
Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - South Cobb Recreation Center, 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell
Monday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m.- Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta
The KSU Center is near the Holocaust Museum. Free parking is located near the museum entrance.
Learn more about Cobb's Elections Board at town hall
Cobb County Elections and Registration will host a Town Hall 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Senior Wellness Center. Meet Interim Director Gerry Miller and learn about the department's divisions, duties and the November Municipal Elections.
A question-and-answer session will follow the presentations. You may also register to vote, request absentee ballots and find out what goes into becoming an election worker. The Senior Wellness Center is located at 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta.
Make the call for games and fun
Meet the people at 911 during a festive fun event 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, Oct. 7, in Marietta. Bring your children to the Cobb 911 Kids Expo to learn about calling for help, play fun games, tour the 911 center, talk on the police radio, and more activities. You may even meet Turbo the tortoise!
This event is free and great for kids in grades K-5. Children must be accompanied by a parent. The event will be held at 911 operations, 140 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
Hop on the rides and see the shows
The North Georgia State Fair will continue through Sunday, Oct. 1. Experiencecarnival midway rides, live musical entertainment, petting barns, flower shows, blue ribbon competitions, a wide range of fair foods and more. Bring your friends and family to Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta, for your chance to enjoy this seasonal event.
Have a conversation with your local police officers 9 - 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Coffee-With-A-Cop in J. Christopher's restaurant, East Lake.
This is an opportunity for residents to hang out with Cobb County Police and ask officers questions. This is a free event, and no registration is required. J. Christopher's is located at 2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2116, Marietta.
Karl takes off: a fond farewell to our former airport director
Deputy DOT Director Karl Von Hagel is taking off for his "dream job" as director of the Ohio State University Airport. Von Hagel leaves as Cobb DOT's Deputy Director and led the airport for nearly three decades. He saw the airport's economic impact increase dramatically and become a focal point of the area for events like the Olympics, Super Bowl, and the facility becoming an international airport.
A group recently gathered at the Cobb International Airport to say goodbye to Karl and wish him good luck.
Don't get taken by Medicare fraud
With Medicare Open Enrollment coming up Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, Cobb Senior Services and Senior Medicare Patrol are providing presentations at five senior centers on how to protect yourself from Medicare fraud.
Freeman Poole Senior Center: 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Call 770-801-3400 for more information.
West Cobb Senior Center: 10 - 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Call 770-528-8200 for more information.
Tim D Lee Senior Center: 10 - 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Call 770-509-4900 for more information.
North Cobb Senior Center: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Call 770-975-7740 for more information.
Senior Wellness Center: 1 - 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. Call 770-528-5355 for more information.
The annual Cobb County Police Department Community and Faith Forum will take place 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Police Training Center in Austell.
Chief Stuart VanHoozer and departmental representatives will be discussing Police Athletic League initiatives, precision policing through technology as well as spotlighting a case from the Major Crimes Unit. This event is your opportunity to engage directly with your local police leaders. The training center is located at 2435 East-West Connector, Austell.
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After the pandemic, the North Georgia State Fair became a popular fall destination. It also created traffic backups in the area. Watch this video on how to get into the fair faster and avoid the lines!
Watch the emotional news conference as the District Attorney announced the end of a 50-year-old mystery. DNA helped identify the killer of a young girl in Marietta decades ago.
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