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Acworth

Latest news from the City of Acworth in Cobb County, Georgia.

Ford Elementary teachers steal the spotlight at Evening in the Garden

Ford Elementary teachers steal the spotlight at Evening in the Garden

A group of 58 teachers at Ford Elementary School on Mars Hill Road in Acworth showcased their talent during this year's Evening in the Garden event.

April 21, 2024 8:48pm EDT
Driver fleeing police crashes into 2 houses in Acworth, Cobb County police say

Driver fleeing police crashes into 2 houses in Acworth, Cobb County police say

A Cobb County family is reeling after hearing a loud noise and waking up to find the tail lights of a car blinking in their kitchen.

April 12, 2024 5:53pm EDT
MISSING: 34-year-old man from Acworth last seen March 31

MISSING: 34-year-old man from Acworth last seen March 31

A 34-year-old Acworth man is missing, according to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.

April 10, 2024 7:32am EDT
US Postal Service delays: Acworth business owner blames mail for party flop

US Postal Service delays: Acworth business owner blames mail for party flop

What if you threw a big party and no one showed up? That's what happened to a business owner in Acworth when she held a 10-year anniversary celebration. 

March 25, 2024 11:12pm EDT
K-9 officer tracks down meth trafficking suspect who fled traffic stop, police say

K-9 officer tracks down meth trafficking suspect who fled traffic stop, police say

The arrest was Acworth K-9 Officer Robuck's first track.

March 25, 2024 1:34pm EDT
Acworth officer saves choking woman, inspires entire department upgrade

Acworth officer saves choking woman, inspires entire department upgrade

An Acworth police officer saved a woman's life. Her actions led to a change in the entire police department. 

March 22, 2024 10:47pm EDT
North Cobb High School shooting threat: Social media post prompts increased security

North Cobb High School shooting threat: Social media post prompts increased security

Threats of a school shooting on social media created a tense atmosphere on the campus of North Cobb High School on Thursday.

March 14, 2024 10:37pm EDT
2 men found guilty of killing gas station owner in Acworth in 2022

2 men found guilty of killing gas station owner in Acworth in 2022

Two men have been found guilty of murder for the death of gas station owner 59-year-old Abu Majfuj Ahammed in Acworth in Cobb County on June 14, 2022.

March 8, 2024 10:20am EST
Bryce Stanfield: Cause of death released for football player from Acworth

Bryce Stanfield: Cause of death released for football player from Acworth

The official cause of death has been released for the football player from Acworth who died after a medical emergency during a workout at Furman University in South Carolina.

February 26, 2024 12:12pm EST
Special Olympics takes a Polar Plunge in Lake Acworth

Special Olympics takes a Polar Plunge in Lake Acworth

Lots of folks were freezin' for a reason in Cobb County Saturday afternoon.

February 24, 2024 10:58pm EST
Kennesaw Acworth 911 use new tech to pinpoint emergency calls

Kennesaw Acworth 911 use new tech to pinpoint emergency calls

The Kennesaw Acworth 911 center has new technology that they say can give a more precise location of a 911 caller.

February 16, 2024 11:23pm EST
Furman football player from Acworth dies after medical emergency during workout

Furman football player from Acworth dies after medical emergency during workout

Bryce Stanfield has been on life support after suffering a medical emergency during a morning workout at the South Carolina college's stadium.

February 9, 2024 5:38pm EST
Missing Acworth man found dead in Haralson County lake

Missing Acworth man found dead in Haralson County lake

The body of 78-year-old Ardell Junior Kennedy, of Acworth, was recover in a Haralson County lake after an intensive search.

February 3, 2024 4:13pm EST
Acworth PD names person wanted for stealing from elderly residents

Acworth PD names person wanted for stealing from elderly residents

The Acworth Police Department is looking for 42-year-old Markinious Katrell Hartfield from New Orleans, Louisiana.

January 18, 2024 3:21pm EST
Impersonator targets elderly at Acworth assisted-living facility

Impersonator targets elderly at Acworth assisted-living facility

Acworth police are searching for a woman posing as an employee at an elderly-care facility.

January 9, 2024 10:42pm EST
Little Free Pantry opens to feed Acworth families just in time for the holidays

Little Free Pantry opens to feed Acworth families just in time for the holidays

Dozens of workers from seven different departments across Cherokee County worked together to build a Little Free Food Pantry in an underserved community, just in time for the holiday season.

November 28, 2023 6:57am EST
2nd man arrested in death of woman found dumped in Bartow County

2nd man arrested in death of woman found dumped in Bartow County

A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of Amanda Sharpe.

November 17, 2023 10:20pm EST
Acworth man sentenced to prison for naked attack on officer while high on drugs

Acworth man sentenced to prison for naked attack on officer while high on drugs

The Acworth man knocked out on officer's front tooth and tried to gouge her eyes out while he was naked and high on drugs. He'll now spend over a decade in prison for the attack.

September 28, 2023 11:06am EDT
Another arrest in deadly shooting of Acworth teen

Another arrest in deadly shooting of Acworth teen

A fourth man has been arrested in the murder of an Acworth teen.

September 23, 2023 12:31am EDT
17-year-old shot in Acworth Friday night

17-year-old shot in Acworth Friday night

It happened shortly before 11 p.m. Aug. 18, according to the Acworth Police Department.

August 19, 2023 1:46pm EDT
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