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News Nearby: Kids Hurt in Crash; Skimmer on ATM

The top Patch headlines from Cartersville and around the metro Atlanta area are included in today's roundup.

 

East Cobb Crash Injures Children

Two Atlanta television stations are reporting that a three-vehicle accident on Holly Springs Road in East Cobb involved children. 

Both 11 Alive and Fox 5 said a head-on collision occurred around 5 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Holly Springs Road and Porter Lane. 

Find more on the story at East Cobb Patch.

Skimmer Attached to ATM at Loganville Bank of America

The Loganville Police Department is warning the public that there are reports of a skimmer being attached to the ATM at the Loganville Bank of America.

"We had a report that some type of a skimmer was attached to the ATM at Bank of America," said Lt. Mike Westbrooks with the LPD. "The victim met with the branch manager and was told that she was not the only customer who was victimized."

Read more on Loganville Patch.

$49,000 Rings Stolen, Switched Out with Fakes at Saks

Just days after reports that police are looking for a man responsible for stealing a watch valued at $57,000 from a Lenox Square jewelry store, police said that two rings valued at $49,430 were stolen from Saks Fifth Avenue at Phipp's Plaza.

On July 10, loss prevention staff at Saks Fifth Avenue told police that an unknown individual switched the two high-dollar rings out of the display case with fakes.

Find all the details on Buckhead Patch.

Six Flags Is Seeking (Bath Salt-Free) Zombies

Six Flags Over Georgia is looking for zombies! Hold the bath salts please.

The Southeast's largest regional theme park is holding Fright Fest auditions starting Saturday, July 28.

From zombies to vampires and sword swallowers to fire eaters, the park is looking for unique specialty acts and scare actors ready to make their debut in October.

Singers, dancers, scare actors, technicians, costume designers and makeup artists can also auditon. For a complete list of available positions, audition dates and scheduled times, please visit sixflagsjobs.com.

For more, visit South Cobb Patch.

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