Woman shot husband; drugs, $34K seized, Austell police say

A woman is in custody after allegedly shooting her husband early Saturday morning, leading officers to uncover a stash of drugs and over $34,000 in cash inside an Austell home, police said.

Man gropes women across three stores in 10 minutes, police say

A 35-year-old man faces sexual battery charges after allegedly groping three women across multiple stores in Austell.

Austell railyard murder arrest: Third suspect captured in Florida

Escambia County sheriff's deputies arrested 27-year-old Ty Anthony Thompson in Florida in connection with a fatal railyard shooting.

Father speaks after son killed in shooting at Norfolk Southern site

A man who witnesses said had just arrived for work was shot and killed Monday night in the employee parking lot of a Norfolk Southern intermodal facility in Austell.

Stolen dog recovered: Austell police arrest 2 after gas station theft

A dog stolen from a gas station parking lot Thursday night is back home safe after Austell police tracked down the suspect vehicle and arrested two people.

Drone, K-9 locate man wanted for Austell salon break-in

Police in Austell arrested a man Tuesday following an early morning break-in at a local beauty salon.

Federal agents seize 280 pounds of methamphetamine in metro Atlanta

Federal agents seized over 280 pounds of methamphetamine and four pounds of fentanyl during a massive metro Atlanta drug bust.

Witness recounts scary moment tree fell on Six Flags guests

A witness recounted the frightening moment a torrential downpour sent tree limbs crashing down on four guests at Six Flags Over Georgia Sunday evening.

4 struck by fallen tree near Six Flags Over Georgia entrance

Four theme park guests at Six Flags Over Georgia were rushed to an area hospital after being struck by a falling tree during a severe storm on Sunday.

Six Flags Over Georgia closes new roller coaster for the season

Six Flags Over Georgia announced that its new free-spinning roller coaster, Georgia Gold Rusher, will remain closed for the entire current season.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home

Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.

Austell church holds outdoor service after fire destroys building

One week after a fire destroyed their church, members of Prayer City Eagles Chapel International Ministries gathered in the parking lot Sunday to worship and pray for strength as they begin to rebuild.

Woman who made previous threats arrested for Austell church fire

A woman who allegedly sent threatening texts to church members has been arrested for starting a church fire on Monday in Austell.

Fire damages Austell church, sanctuary roof collapses

Fire crews from Cobb County and Austell spent the early morning hours battling a blaze at Prayer City Eagles Chapel International Ministries on Joe Jerkins Boulevard.

Austell City Council votes to raise property tax by more than 150%

The hike is expected to cost the average homeowner nearly $600 more per year, as the city grapples with a $1.6 million budget shortfall due to lower-than-expected gas utility revenue.