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Wellstar releases more on proposed $1B Acworth hospital

Wellstar releases more on proposed $1B Acworth hospital

The hospital would also create more than 1,500, according to Wellstar.

June 23, 2025 8:12pm EDT
Missing North Carolina man with dementia safely located in Georgia after traffic stop

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.

June 17, 2025 4:16pm EDT
Acworth police officer saves man from choking

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.

June 5, 2025 5:21pm EDT
Wellstar Health announces plans to build hospital in Acworth

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.

May 30, 2025 1:23pm EDT
Acworth Walmart alleged kidnapping attempt: Suspect released from jail

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.

May 6, 2025 4:31pm EDT
Cobb County community leaders demand charges be dropped against accused Walmart kidnapper

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.

May 3, 2025 11:21pm EDT
Acworth Walmart kidnapping attempt: Video may prove man's innocence

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.

April 18, 2025 10:00pm EDT
Acworth police aware of 'partial' video of alleged Walmart kidnapping attempt

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.

April 17, 2025 7:27pm EDT
Acworth woman falls victim to $8,265 scam

Acworth woman falls victim to $8,265 scam

The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony theft by deception case.

April 14, 2025 5:31pm EDT
Snapchat threat leads to arrest of Acworth student

Snapchat threat leads to arrest of Acworth student

A 17-year-old Acworth student was arrested for making terroristic threats.

March 31, 2025 10:44pm EDT
Acworth attempted abduction: Family of toddler speaks out about Walmart incident

Acworth attempted abduction: Family of toddler speaks out about Walmart incident

A Cobb County family is breathing a sigh of relief after a terrifying encounter inside a Walmart that ended with a 2-year-old boy safe and a suspect in custody.

March 24, 2025 10:24pm EDT
Kidnapping attempt thwarted at Acworth Walmart

Kidnapping attempt thwarted at Acworth Walmart

Acworth police have arrested a man accused of trying to snatch a child away from their mother at a Walmart.

March 22, 2025 3:46pm EDT
THC found in toddler's system: Cobb County daycare worker arrested; state launches probe

THC found in toddler's system: Cobb County daycare worker arrested; state launches probe

A daycare worker in Acworth has been arrested after investigators say a toddler was exposed to a cannabis product.

February 26, 2025 6:24pm EST
Hundreds in Acworth take polar plunge for Special Olympics

Hundreds in Acworth take polar plunge for Special Olympics

There were plenty of squeals and laughs Saturday morning at Cauble Park in Acworth where about 300 law enforcement officers from across metro Atlanta took part in a polar plunge.

February 22, 2025 4:09pm EST
Acworth man charged with sexual exploitation of North Carolina 13-year-old, police say

Acworth man charged with sexual exploitation of North Carolina 13-year-old, police say

Police say the Acworth man is facing multiple charges in Georgia and remains under investigation in North Carolina after meeting a minor on Snapchat.

February 14, 2025 10:07am EST
Acworth men busted with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding, police say

Acworth men busted with marijuana after being pulled over for speeding, police say

Two men were recently arrested in Acworth after they were pulled over for reckless driving and marijuana was reportedly discovered inside their vehicle.

January 16, 2025 8:15am EST
OSHA finds tree trimmer's death in Acworth was preventable

OSHA finds tree trimmer's death in Acworth was preventable

A newly-released OSHA report has determined that the death of a tree trimming contractor in May could have been avoided.

December 12, 2024 9:36am EST
Colorful peace poles blossom across metro Atlanta communities

Colorful peace poles blossom across metro Atlanta communities

Some colorful poles are popping up in communities in metro Atlanta.

November 8, 2024 10:42pm EST
Acworth man pleads guilty to meth trafficking day before trial

Acworth man pleads guilty to meth trafficking day before trial

Dustin Shane Garrett, 32, of Acworth, pleaded guilty to trafficking methamphetamine and fleeing law enforcement just before his trial was set to begin on Sept. 30.

October 2, 2024 3:08pm EDT
Ford Elementary School welcoming Cobb County students back with special video

Ford Elementary School welcoming Cobb County students back with special video

As metro Atlanta districts gear up for a significant "back-to-school" day on Thursday, Ford Elementary School in Acworth is adding a unique touch to the occasion.

July 31, 2024 11:06am EDT
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