Arrests made: Online shoe sellers struck in face, pistol whipped during robberies
Update: Police have arrested two "juveniles" after a man was robbed of shoes and struck in the face near the North Cobb Regional Library. Another victim was pistol whipped in the head before the suspects ran off on foot, according to officials.
Tennessee man charged for trying to sell stolen $95K diamond ring in Georgia
Investigators say the man was trying to sell a nearly 9.5 carat diamond ring that turned out to be stolen.
Acworth haunt celebrates 13 terrifying years
We're exactly one week away from Halloween, and if you haven't had your one good scare yet, we know a place that's more than willing to do the job!
Haunted houses in Atlanta area: Hours, directions, ticket information
Planning a spooky night out this October? Here are some of metro-Atlanta’s haunted houses open for the Halloween season.
Woman's body dumped at Acworth construction site, family devastated
A woman's body was found at a construction site in Acworth Friday. She has been identified as 40 year old Amanda Sharpe. Sharpe's family is devastated.
Acworth wellness check uncovers dead body, dumping, theft and more, police say
One call for a wellness check uncovered a death and string of crimes, according to Acworth police. They have now identified the woman's body found at a construction site along Ivey Road.
Body found at Acworth construction site, police say
Police said officers went to Ivey Road and spoke to a person who called 911 Friday morning to report they discovered a body covered up.
Family and 8 dogs survive Cherokee County house fire
A family and their 8 pet dogs survived an explosive fire at their Cherokee home Tuesday morning.
Police: Man hides in backseat of vehicle in terrifying carjacking
Acworth Police say a man tried to force his way into 2 women's cars, then stole another car after hiding in the backseat.
Police: Three charged with shooting airsoft guns at bystanders
The three suspects are accused of driving through an Acworth neighborhood and shooting innocent bystanders with airsoft guns.
Retro pinball arcade scores big at new Acworth location
They say "you can't go home again" -- but you can absolutely relive the best memories from your childhood at a unique Cobb County destination.
Man charged for impersonating officer in Acworth, police say
Acworth police say the man they pulled over was driving an old police car that still had its emergency lights and was wearing a uniform that looked very similar to what they wear. Officers say he even flashed them a badge.
Acworth hosts community-wide job fair to help local businesses
With so many businesses struggling to find workers, Acworth holds community wide job fair to help them out.
Body of 46-year-old woman recovered from Lake Acworth, police say
The Cobb County Police Department Dive Team recovered the body of 46-year-old Darla Frey, who was seen on a raft in the water at Cauble Park before vanishing.
Man arrested for convenience store murder in Acworth
Acworth police said officers arrested a man murdering someone during an armed robbery at a convenience store.
DNR reports at least 9 Memorial Day Weekend waterway deaths
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported there were at least nine waterway deaths during Memorial Day weekend, plus a 10-year-old girl was seriously injured by a boat propeller in Butts County.
Man uses stolen rental van in ATM heist in Acworth, police say
Acworth police are looking for a man investigators said used a U-Haul truck to break into a gas station and steal an ATM.
Ex-Atlanta police officer indicted on rape charge in Cherokee County
Investigators say the former APD officer told his victim he needed to search his apartment and then sexually assaulted her. A grand jury has now indicted him for rape and violating his oath.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Victims families to gather for day of healing
On Saturday, the Asian American Advocacy Fund is calling for people to come together for a day of healing and to mourn the lives lost. Family members of victims will be at the event, which beings at 1 p.m. at Blackburn Park, the site of the ninth “Comfort Women” statue in Atlanta sits.
Acworth officer shoots man armed with knives during burglary call, police say
An armed man suspected of breaking into an Acworth home was shot by officers on Wednesday evening.