Cobb County

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026

February 11, 2026 1:42pm EST

Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.

Hundreds of Marietta seniors face hours without power: ‘People are scared to death’

February 10, 2026 11:15pm EST

Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.

Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal

February 9, 2026 10:38pm EST

Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.

Cobb man accused of trying to kidnap child from Walmart sues

February 9, 2026 6:54pm EST

A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.

Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala

February 6, 2026 10:51pm EST

Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.

No horsing around! Mounted units prepare for FIFA World Cup in Atlanta

February 5, 2026 10:52pm EST

Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Metro Atlanta parents charged in 5-year-old son's death

February 4, 2026 2:53pm EST

A Marietta mother and father are facing several felony charges after their 5-year-old son died Wednesday morning following days of being on life support.

Cobb County police officer injured in crash on I-20

February 4, 2026 8:44am EST

A Cobb County police vehicle was involved in a crash with at least one other vehicle overnight on Interstate 20 at Factory Shoals Road, blocking all lanes for several hours.

Naked woman accused of trying to bribe officers during arrest at Atlanta hotel

February 2, 2026 8:45pm EST

A woman allegedly tried to bribe officers while she was being arrested for public nudity at an Atlanta hotel, according to arrest warrants.

Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home

February 1, 2026 8:50pm EST

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.

Tree falls on Cobb County home trapping 2

January 31, 2026 10:34pm EST

Two people were injured in Cobb County on Saturday night after a tree fell on their home, trapping them inside, officials said.

Woman shot by police at Cobb County police headquarters

January 28, 2026 6:08pm EST

GBI said Wednesday night that an officer shot 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson after she aimed at an officer and ignored multiple commands to put down her weapon.

Pedestrian struck on Queen Mill Road early Tuesday, police say

January 27, 2026 7:16am EST

Cobb County police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that happened early Tuesday morning.

How Cobb and Marietta schools are battling the deep freeze

January 27, 2026 5:16am EST

Metro Atlanta schools reopen Tuesday with morning temperatures expected to hover in the teens.

Schools, governments decide on opening Tuesday after ice storm

January 26, 2026 7:04pm EST

Several school districts and government services have announced their plans for Tuesday as Georgians recover from an ice storm that impacted parts of the state over the weekend.