Austell's Shameta Jones-Harrell sworn in as Cobb County's 1st-ever female police chief
The city of Austell has made history after swearing in Shameta Jones-Harrell as their new police chief this week.
Trailer stolen from Austell dance studio returned by Good Samaritan
A trailer stolen from an Austell dance studio is back in its rightful home thanks to a Good Samaritan who spotted it weeks after it was stolen.
Thieves steal dance studio's trailer, leaving competition sets and props missing
Thieves stole Lisa's Dance Spot's trailer in Austell, which was filled with sets and props for a competition.
Driver charged after Austell police find car in river
A driver is facing charges after Austell police discovered a car 50 feet down an embankment in the river.
Angie Stone: Memorial service for influential R&B singer held in Austell
Family and fans of Angie Stone will gather today in Austell to mourn the life of the acclaimed R&B and neo-soul singer.
Couple, dog rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell
Two people and their dog are safe after being rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell.
Austell's police chief announces resignation after 2-1/2 years
Chief Scott Hamilton announced his resignation on Facebook.
Driver arrested for DUI after getting stuck on train tracks in Austell
A driver was arrested Saturday night after their vehicle became stuck on railroad tracks at Veterans Memorial Highway and Spring Street in Austell.
Six Flags to consolidate Georgia park holdings by 2027
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced plans to consolidate ownership of Six Flags Over Georgia theme park.
FedEx apologizes for late, missing packages amid holiday rush in Georgia
Complaints have been coming in about delayed packages from the FedEx facility in Austell.
Double shooting reported at Austell apartment complex
Cobb County police are investigating a double shooting at an apartment complex in Austell.
Flooding at nearby creek leaves previously displaced Austell residents uneasy
As flooding continues across the metro area, some homeowners in an Austell subdivision say water rising from a nearby creek has reached part of their neighborhood.
Austell man tries to stab himself in front of police after teen's murder, police say
An Austell man charged with murdering a teen tried to harm himself in front of police when he was caught, according to the officers who found him.
Man found shot to death on lawn near Sweetwater Park Saturday morning
Cobb County police have tracked down the suspect accused of shooting and killing a man in Austell.
Man rescued after falling in Cobb County well while searching for phone
Emergency crews have successfully rescued a man who fell 50 feet down a well while looking for his cell phone in the woods of Cobb County.
Austell City Council rejects massive property tax increase proposal
The Austell City Council has voted to give residents a bit of relief amid skyrocketing property taxes.
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell.
Four cars collide at Austell intersection, shut down traffic
Four cars were involved in a crash near the East-West Connector in Austell Tuesday evening. Police have shut traffic down in the area.
Fight inside Austell cellphone store erupts into gunfire, 2 injured
Multiple police officers responded to a shooting at a store in Cobb County on Friday afternoon.
Smyrna deadly shooting: 2 Austell brothers arrested in teen's murder
A Smyrna teen is dead, and two brothers from Austell have been charged with his murder and are in jail.