Local Deaths, Shop Local, Safety Measures, Football Season Ends

As a new week begins, take a few minutes to recap our top headlines from last week, Nov. 20-26.

Last week was a time for filling dinners and shopping for many, but for some, it was filled with tragedy. A Paulding man collapsed at the end of the Gobble Jog in Marietta and died Thursday, while a Dallas man was killed in a wreck in Tennessee a day before. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those affected by these deaths. Shoppers in Paulding, across the metro Atlanta area and across the country took advantage of early shopping hours and deals in this year’s Black Friday movement, and we brought you a live blog of what we and our readers saw in stores across the region. While the big box stores may have been the focus of many Friday, the next day was about the smaller guy, as it marked the observance…

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Paulding Man Dies After Gobble Jog

Allen Scott Gill collapsed as he finished the 10K benefit run in Marietta on Thursday.

Both the Marietta Daily Journal and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, citing a family friend, are reporting that Gill died of a massive heart attack and was probably dead when he hit the ground. They also say the Gills were regular runners, and Rose Gill routinely beat her husband until Thursday, when she purposely let him finish first. The funeral for Scotty Gill will be Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. at West Cobb Funeral Home, which says he lived in the Dallas area the past 15 years and was a purchasing agent for Dixie Construction Products for more than 30 years. A Paulding County man collapsed at the end of the Gobble Jog in Marietta and died Thursday. Allen Scott Gill, 53, went down just as he crossed the Marietta Square finish line of the 10K run …

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Michael Jacobs

4:09 pm on Friday, November 25, 2011

A heart attack caused Scotty Gill's death, according to multiple reports.   more ›

Live from the Shopping Front Lines

Patch invites you to join us in sharing stories and images from Black Friday sales around Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Douglas and Paulding counties.

The end of Thanksgiving feasts and pro football ushers in the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa shopping season. Assuming nothing bad happens, knock on wood, Black Friday isn't serious, hard news, but it is a part of many of our lives. So we'll be bringing you stories, photos and videos from the shopping scene around the area all day. You also can use the map above to check on the traffic around your store or mall of choice. The map centers on Town Center at Cobb to start, but you can change the location by using the address box at the bottom right of the map, by dragging around on the map, and by zooming in and out. Need some last-minute advice before you face the hordes? Check out this list of do's and don'ts. Have any memorable moments? Grab …

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Donna Espy-Rypel

7:48 pm on Friday, November 25, 2011

Love that enthusiasm, Tami! Thanks for sharing your story, and I hope you got some great deals for your Black Friday efforts!   more ›

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Video: How to Cook a Turkey, Plus 10 Turkey Tips

John Gifaldi shows you how to prepare the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast.

Here's your turkey grocery list: Turkey (determine size based on Tip 1 below) Stuffing (see package for amount needed based on turkey weight) Chicken Broth Onions Celery Butter Spices: Sage, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Basil, Salt, Pepper Aluminum Foil Thermometer (if you don't already have one) Roasting Pan Tip 1: When purchasing your whole turkey, figure 1-1-½ pounds per person, which allows ½ pound for leftovers.  Tip 2: Frozen turkeys should be defrosted in the refrigerator for 2-5 days prior to cooking depending on the size. Figure approximately 1 day for every 4 pounds. Never defrost at room temperature.    Tip 3: Always remove the neck and giblets and rinse your turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry.  Tip 4: When prepping …

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