Motorcycle, tractor-trailer crash shuts down South Cobb Drive near I-285
Crash involving a motorcycle and tractor-trailer shut down all southbound lanes of South Cobb Drive near Interstate 285.
4 displaced after Cobb County house fire, firefighter injured
Four people were displaced early Monday morning after a house fire in Cobb County, authorities said.
Pedestrian critically injured after van strikes two in Acworth crosswalk
A right-turning Mercedes Metris struck two pedestrians in an Acworth crosswalk, critically injuring one.
Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire
A Cobb County school community rallied with donations, gifts, and holiday support for an Allatoona High School staff member whose family lost their home in a recent fire.
Austell postal worker arrested for stealing rewards cards from mail
A U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing AT&T rewards cards from the mail.
Cobb leaders prepare for soccer fans ahead of World Cup matches in Atlanta
With World Cup matches being played at Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, and some of the teams training in Cobb County., county leaders are preparing on multiple fronts.
Man arrested after unprovoked punching attack at Marietta Square
Police say two strangers were punched without provocation at Marietta Square. A man now faces charges.
Man charged after accidentally shooting himself during arrest in Cobb County
Cobb County police say a man who accidentally shot himself while fleeing a traffic stop has been charged after being released from the hospital.
Blue Thanksgiving gala raises funds to help officers in crisis
Hundreds attended Blue Thanksgiving’s annual gala to raise funds for officers facing medical, financial, and family crises.
Marietta postal worker charged in mail theft targeting gift cards
Marietta postal employee Isis Hinson charged with theft by taking and possession of stolen mail; investigators say she resigned.
Arrest made after gun found in Durham Middle School bathroom during performance
Anthony Crisp arrested after gun found in a bathroom during a school performance at Durham Middle School.
Man, 57, dies in custody at Cobb County Adult Detention Center
A 57-year-old man died after being found unresponsive while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.
Postal worker accused of stealing gift cards, cash from holiday mail
Arrest warrants issued for a Marietta postal worker accused of stealing mail from the East Cobb post office.
Former students arrested after $12K vandalism spree at Kell High School, officials say
A second suspect, Hunter Bridges, has been arrested in the Kell High School Thanksgiving break-in.
Man charged after claiming 'peaceful hostile takeover' of Marietta house
A man was arrested after allegedly moving into a Marietta home without the owner’s knowledge while it was on the market.
Man shot by own gun after Cobb County police stop, officials say
Cobb County police say a man accidentally shot himself with his own gun while fleeing during an arrest attempt in a parking garage on Cobb Parkway.
Calvary Children’s Home marks 20 years of Christmas tree sales to support kids
Annual tree sales fund key needs for children, including car repairs, tuition and yearly activities.
More than $12K in damage caused in Thanksgiving break-in at Kell High School
Two intruders caused more than $12,000 in damage during a Kell High School break-in.
Marietta police seek teen driver charged in deadly DUI head-on crash
Police issued warrants charging 18-year-old Keondre Robinson with first degree vehicular homicide and DUI.