Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County

A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

Mableton approves $57.7M budget, includes money for police force

Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $57.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027.

Former Cub Scout leader gets prison time for child sex abuse material

A former youth sports coach and Cub Scout leader from Cobb County will spend more than half a decade in federal prison after admitting to trading child sexual abuse material online.

Acworth computer networks targeted in early June cyberattack

Officials in Acworth are investigating a cyberattack that compromised a selection of government computer networks on June 8.

Marietta man pleads guilty to child molestation in Cherokee County

A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.

Masked intruder shot at homeowners during Powder Springs break-in

A 20-year-old Michigan man faces home invasion and weapon charges after he allegedly broke into a house on Marietta Street and shot at the homeowners before running out of the state, authorities said.

Lockheed Martin in Marietta celebrating 75 years

Lockheed Martin is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Marietta aerospace facility.

New mixed-income housing development announced for Mableton

Mableton officials have announced a new housing development that will bring more than 200 homes to the city.

Cobb schools sue county over $130 million tax dispute

The Cobb County School District has filed a lawsuit against Cobb County over school tax collection fees.

Lawyer booked in Cobb County Jail after Kennesaw road rage incident

An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.