Gun discovered in bathroom of Acworth middle school during school event
Concerned parents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after a gun was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth on Wednesday night during a school event.
Acworth police searching for missing 21-year-old man
Acworth police are searching for 21-year-old Kenny Jackson, who was last seen Wednesday at Brook Run Skate Park in Dunwoody before his car was spotted in Oconee County.
New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
Acworth man falsely accused in Walmart snatching case plans $25M lawsuit
Mahendra Patel spent 46 days in jail before charges were dismissed with Walmart video evidence clearing him.
Chick-fil-A Acworth celebrates 99th birthday of Navy veteran
Acworth Chick-fil-a celebrates a Navy veteran's birthday.
Police intercept cash mailed in Acworth scam attempt
Police in Acworth are warning residents not to send cash or gift cards through the mail to strangers after stopping a scam targeting an elderly New Jersey man.
Former Acworth DQ managers accused of scamming restaurant out of over $40K
Two former managers of an Acworth Dairy Queen are accused of pulling two different scams, stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the restaurant.
Acworth man sentenced in connection with 2024 SWAT standoff
Jonathan Lee Patterson pleaded guilty to multiple charges in connection with a 2024 SWAT standoff.
Acworth Walmart kidnapping case: All charges dropped
The Cobb County District Attorney entered a motion to drop the charges against Mahendra Patel on Wednesday, with the judge concurring.
Dallas man, Acworth woman arrested after juvenile reports abuse
The Acworth Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with a child sex crimes investigation that began on June 22.
Hearing planned for man accused of Acworth Walmart kidnapping attempt
The Cobb County man is charged with kidnapping, assault, and more, but says that the Walmart's security footage shows that he didn't commit any crime.
Whataburger opens new location in Acworth
The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.
Wellstar releases more on proposed $1B Acworth hospital
The hospital would also create more than 1,500, according to Wellstar.
Missing North Carolina man with dementia safely located in Georgia after traffic stop
John Gullett Jr., a missing man with dementia from North Carolina, was safely found in Georgia after a traffic stop by Acworth police.
Acworth police officer saves man from choking
A man called 911 after choking on a water bottle cap, according to Acworth police. An Acworth police officer used a new tool to suction the cap out.
Wellstar Health announces plans to build hospital in Acworth
Wellstar Health System has filed a Letter of Intent to build a 230-bed hospital in Acworth, aiming to meet the area’s growing healthcare demands.
Acworth Walmart alleged kidnapping attempt: Suspect released from jail
A Cobb County man charged with attempted kidnapping appeared in court Tuesday morning, where a judge considered whether he should be granted bond.
Cobb County community leaders demand charges be dropped against accused Walmart kidnapper
The Cobb County Democratic Committee is advocating for the release of Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old man charged with attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Acworth. Despite their calls, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office has stated they will proceed with the case.
Acworth Walmart kidnapping attempt: Video may prove man's innocence
A Cobb County man is in jail on charges of attempted kidnapping. His attorney says surveillance video shows he never tried to take the child, but was instead trying to help the mother.
Acworth police aware of 'partial' video of alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt
New details are emerging in the case of a man accused of trying to take a child from their mother at a Walmart in Acworth last month.