Marietta schools to use badges to track students, help with COVID-19 contact tracing
It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.
Local cookie company expands with Smyrna bakeshop
Local baker Ashley Carlton says says his new Smyrna cookie shop continues his mission of honoring his father.
Wild turkey given warning for causing Georgia traffic jam
Kennesaw police officers are used to dealing with some foul situations, but this was a whole different kind of fowl.
Cobb County teachers protest outside board meeting after COVID-19 deaths
More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.
Cobb County teacher, coach killed in car crash, driver charged
A Cobb County community is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and football coach.
Prioritizing the vaccine for those 65 and over, and how to help them get it
Right now people 65 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But many of those people are struggling to find appointments. For others, who may not be tech savvy, navigating the website and figuring out where and when to get the shot can be daunting.
Acworth band director arrested, charged with inappropriate relationship with underage student
A former band director at a Cobb County Christian high school was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an underage student.
Cobb County has town hall to answer COVID-19 questions
Cobb county officials teamed up with the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health to answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and help people wade through the issues.
As Georgia ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, demand still far outweighs supply
With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.
Georgia teen tennis player 'serves up' unique way to give back
Georgia teen Linden Patterson doesn't just serve on the tennis court -- now, she's serving her community in a unique way.
Huge recruitment fair as law enforcement agencies struggle to fill jobs
Friday, close to 4 dozen agencies all got together under one roof for the state's largest law enforcement recruiting fair.
Georgia lawmaker, EPD propose more restrictions on Sterigenics
A bill designed to provide more state oversight of a medical sterilization plant in Cobb County got its first reading in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Cobb County Schools set to temporarily switch to digital learning
Cobb County schools announced plans to transition to remote learning next week due to COVID-19 concerns.
Cobb County's new sheriff plans major changes
Cobb County's new sheriff is making some big changes. Sheriff Craig Owens outlined his plans for his first 100 days in office.
Woman gifts car to teen who had to walk 7 miles to work each day
It was a heartfelt moment earlier Thursday evening after a woman surprised a deserving teen with a car.
With 1,575 GA vaccine providers signed up, finding vaccine is the hard part
The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.
Some Georgia city employees getting paid to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.
Cobb County authorities searching for serial arsonist
The Cobb County Fire Department is asking for the public's help with information on a serial arsonist.
More Georgians report COVID-19 vaccination registration issues
Older Georgians are frustrated as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues.
Lisa Cupid becomes first African-American woman to Chair the Cobb County Board of Commissioners
Lisa Cupid's win is part of a democratic sweep in the county during November’s election.