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Austell

Austell's Shameta Jones-Harrell sworn in as Cobb County's 1st-ever female police chief

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.

June 3, 2025 10:38am EDT
Trailer stolen from Austell dance studio returned by Good Samaritan

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.

May 16, 2025 10:28am EDT
Thieves steal dance studio's trailer, leaving competition sets and props missing

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.

March 31, 2025 6:07pm EDT
Driver charged after Austell police find car in river

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.

March 24, 2025 6:56am EDT
Angie Stone: Memorial service for influential R&B singer held in Austell

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.

March 14, 2025 6:32pm EDT
Couple, dog rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell

Couple, dog rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell

Two people and their dog are safe after being rescued from rising floodwaters in Austell.

February 14, 2025 11:33pm EST
Austell's police chief announces resignation after 2-1/2 years

Austell's police chief announces resignation after 2-1/2 years

Chief Scott Hamilton announced his resignation on Facebook.

February 14, 2025 3:00pm EST
Driver arrested for DUI after getting stuck on train tracks in Austell

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.

January 20, 2025 10:11am EST
Six Flags to consolidate Georgia park holdings by 2027

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.

December 24, 2024 9:36pm EST
FedEx apologizes for late, missing packages amid holiday rush in Georgia

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.

December 11, 2024 10:32pm EST
Double shooting reported at Austell apartment complex

Double shooting reported at Austell apartment complex

Cobb County police are investigating a double shooting at an apartment complex in Austell.

December 1, 2024 8:18pm EST
Flooding at nearby creek leaves previously displaced Austell residents uneasy

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.

September 28, 2024 11:29pm EDT
Austell man tries to stab himself in front of police after teen's murder, police say

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.

September 7, 2024 8:08pm EDT
Man found shot to death on lawn near Sweetwater Park Saturday morning

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.

August 17, 2024 5:02pm EDT
Man rescued after falling in Cobb County well while searching for phone

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.

July 26, 2024 7:56pm EDT
Austell City Council rejects massive property tax increase proposal

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.

July 22, 2024 10:53pm EDT
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell

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.

July 22, 2024 8:47am EDT
Four cars collide at Austell intersection, shut down traffic

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.

July 16, 2024 5:25pm EDT
Fight inside Austell cellphone store erupts into gunfire, 2 injured

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.

July 13, 2024 1:10am EDT
Smyrna deadly shooting: 2 Austell brothers arrested in teen's murder

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.

July 8, 2024 10:41pm EDT
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