Cynthia Blake

Reporter · Alpharetta, GA

Cynthia holds an MBA from Georgia State University and has over 7 years of experience covering business news for local papers like the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Her expertise lies in local entrepreneurship and economic development, focusing on how businesses adapt in a changing market.

3 stories from Cynthia Blake in McDonough

Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.

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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

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Dust cloud over Chamblee after building implosion, affecting nearby homes and businesses.

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Dust lingers days after Chamblee implosion of former revenue building

As the dust settled days after the controlled implosion of the former Georgia Department of Revenue building, the residents and workers nearby were left grappling with a gritty aftermath that felt far from controlled. Eyewitness accounts painted a picture of a community caught off guard, with dust...

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MARTA police investigate damaged glass fare gates at an Atlanta transit station

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MARTA fare gates: 93 arrested on felony charges for damage

In a surprising turn of events that has reverberated through our communities, MARTA police have arrested 93 individuals for felony property damage, all stemming from a series of brazen acts against the transit system's newly installed fare gates. These sleek glass barriers, designed to modernize...

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