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.

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 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.

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.