Man arrested for double homicide after Austell house fire
A Mableton man has been arrested for double homicide after two people died after a fire in Austell. Multiple animals were also killed.
Got questions for police? Here's you chance to ask
For the first time, every police agency in Cobb County will get together for a public forum. The community is invited to ask questions.
Family of 8 searching for new home after storm destroys Austell house
After losing their home and two of their cars, the family says they are "grateful" because they have what is important, each other.
GBI reopens investigation of former Austell police chief after I-Team inquiry
The GBI and the Cobb County District Attorney’s office is once again investigating former Austell Police Chief Richard Starrett.
Man uses axe to smash way into gaming machine at Austell store
A man is wanted for bashing a gaming machine with an axe 21 times to get the cash.
Austell police investigate shooting on Hotel Street
The Austell police deployed their K-9 officers to help the search, but did not report whether they found any leads.
Six Flags Over Georgia ramps up the thrills during annual Fright Fest
What’s scarier than visiting a haunted house during the Halloween season? How about visiting five…all in one night!
New Austell officer to make history as Cobb County's 1st Black police chief
Chief Orrin Scott Hamilton has served and protected Cobb County for over 25 years. When he's sworn in Friday as Austell's police chief, he'll make history as the first Black police chief ever in the county.
Police: Missing 8-year-old New York girl could be in metro Atlanta area
It's been over two years since Kushiyah Yehudah disappeared from her home in New York. Now police think that the missing 8-year-old girl could be in the metro Atlanta area.
Man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
2 dead, 1 critical in shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
Police find wanted man who broke handcuffs and escaped Marietta hospital
Ulysses Andre Roberson, 37, of Austell, escaped after he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital to be treated for two fresh gunshot wounds.
3 dead in domestic-related shooting in Austell, police say
Three people are dead in what Cobb County police are calling a domestic-related shooting.
Hiram man killed in crash with FedEx truck in Austell, police say
Austell police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Jeffery B. Amofa, who they say crashed into a Fed-Ex truck on C.H. James Parkway on Friday.
Dozens displaced after early morning apartment fire near Austell
Fire officials shared images of the scene showing flames shooting through the roof.
Six Flags Over Georgia serves up new Tapas and Tequila festival
Starting tomorrow, Six Flags Over Georgia launches its first-ever Tapas & Tequila Presented by ¡Viva Tequila Festival! — a special event happening on Saturdays and Sundays through May 29th.
'It's either me or him': Austell man describes terrifying home invasion by man wielding a sword
The Austell man thought someone was playing a prank when he saw the stranger in his driveway, but the terrifying encounter was no joke. "He said ‘Look in my eyes. I’ll take your soul.'”
Man arrested for breaking into home, holding owner at sword-point
Brian Wiley was charged with burglary and making terrorist threats.
Ride by same manufacturer as Orlando FreeFall deemed safe, Six Flags Over Georgia says
Six Flags Over Georgia said its SkyScreamer ride, which shares a manufacturer with a ride that killed a teenager in Florida, is safe.
Six Flags Over Georgia announces series of job fairs ahead of March season
Six Flag Over Georgia is looking to fill nearly all seasonal positions in the next month. The “Thrill Capital of the South” will be hosting two jobs fairs for the 2022 season.