‘Just horrible’: Families of senior citizens kicked to the curb outraged at facility’s abrupt closing
An assisted living facility in Acworth abruptly closes leaving 27 families trying to find a place for their loved ones to live.
An assisted living facility in Acworth abruptly closes leaving 27 families trying to find a place for their loved ones to live.
Residents, staff of Acworth assisted living facility blindsided by verbal eviction notice
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Tranquil Gardens Assisted Living Facility's staff, residents and their family members are in disbelief after learning the facility will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the week.
Man arrested in connection to armed robbery, shooting of Acworth liquor store owner
Rashaad Snipes, 19, was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on multiple felony counts including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
Rashaad Snipes, 19, was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on multiple felony counts including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.
'Armed and dangerous' Bartow County man captured after week-long manhunt
The man law enforcement considered “armed and dangerous” after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said exchange gunfire with Bartow County deputies last week was taken into custody over the weekend.
The man law enforcement considered “armed and dangerous” after the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said exchange gunfire with Bartow County deputies last week was taken into custody over the weekend.
Authorities hunting 'armed and dangerous' man last seen in Bartow County
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office said Justin Ray Green, 39, shot at deputies at about 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday night near 137 Moutain View Road in Acworth.
The Bartow County Sheriff's Office said Justin Ray Green, 39, shot at deputies at about 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday night near 137 Moutain View Road in Acworth.
Deputies searching for 'armed and dangerous' man wanted for aggravated assault
James Jefferson Douglas, 35, was last seen in the Acworth area, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said.
James Jefferson Douglas, 35, was last seen in the Acworth area, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said.
Acworth community prays for liquor store owner shot during robbery
The owner of the Bottle Shop was the only one in the store Wednesday night when police say someone walked in with a gun and demanded money. Investigators said 55-year-old Kaushik Govani was shot multiple times.
The owner of the Bottle Shop was the only one in the store Wednesday night when police say someone walked in with a gun and demanded money. Investigators said 55-year-old Kaushik Govani was shot multiple times.
Police: Cobb County liquor store clerk shot in armed robbery
Police say the 55-year-old clerk was shot during an armed robbery at his liquor store.
Police say the 55-year-old clerk was shot during an armed robbery at his liquor store.
Controversy surrounds maintenance of historic cemetery after flowers, mementos thrown away
Linda Tirado says she visits the cemetery where her mother is buried several times a year, and carefully maintains the gravesite, so she was stunned to find the items she so lovingly placed there had been thrown in a dumpster.
Linda Tirado says she visits the cemetery where her mother is buried several times a year, and carefully maintains the gravesite, so she was stunned to find the items she so lovingly placed there had been thrown in a dumpster.
Retired Georgia Marine gets 2nd chance at life after double lung transplant
A retired Georgia Marine has a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant.
A retired Georgia Marine has a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant.
Asian Americans say race can't be overlooked in deadly spa shootings
Some members of the Asian American community say race cannot be separated from the shootings at spas in Atlanta and Acworth.
Some members of the Asian American community say race cannot be separated from the shootings at spas in Atlanta and Acworth.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Confessed shooter motivated by “addiction to sex,” officials say
Authorities in Cherokee County said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, suspected of killing eight and injuring one, confessed to all three shootings, one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
Authorities in Cherokee County said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, suspected of killing eight and injuring one, confessed to all three shootings, one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
'I’m hurt. I'm numb': Family devastated after mother of 2 killed in spa shooting
Loved ones told us Delaina Yaun and her husband were first time customers at the Cherokee County massage parlor when Yaun was shot and killed.
Loved ones told us Delaina Yaun and her husband were first time customers at the Cherokee County massage parlor when Yaun was shot and killed.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
Church writes letters to those who received hate mail
An Acworth church is showing support to more than a dozen people who received threatening letters. Monday night, some people in the Abernathy Farm subdivision found letters in their mailbox that said "We want this neighborhood just for white people. Out Hispanics. Out Blacks. Out Asians".
An Acworth church is showing support to more than a dozen people who received threatening letters. Monday night, some people in the Abernathy Farm subdivision found letters in their mailbox that said "We want this neighborhood just for white people. Out Hispanics. Out Blacks. Out Asians".
Acworth residents receive threatening letter in mailbox
"It's appalling. It's harassment. It's embarrassing," said Rev. Donald Moore who, along with about a dozen neighbors, received threatening letters in their mail.
"It's appalling. It's harassment. It's embarrassing," said Rev. Donald Moore who, along with about a dozen neighbors, received threatening letters in their mail.
Acworth band director arrested, charged with inappropriate relationship with underage student
A former band director at a Cobb County Christian high school was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an underage student.
A former band director at a Cobb County Christian high school was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with an underage student.
As Georgia ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, demand still far outweighs supply
With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.
With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.
Some Georgia city employees getting paid to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.
A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.
Metro Atlanta breakdancing school goes for the gold
The crew at Acworth's Rockwell Dance Academy is dreaming of gold, now that breakdancing will be an Olympic sport.
The crew at Acworth's Rockwell Dance Academy is dreaming of gold, now that breakdancing will be an Olympic sport.