Austell

New 'Ultra Surf' ride to splash into Six Flags Over Georgia in 2024

August 22, 2023 8:34am EDT

Six Flags Over Georgia's newest ride will have massive drops, high speeds, and a giant splash pad.

After 28 years, Austell firefighter meets his first newborn delivery

July 25, 2023 10:58pm EDT

An Austell firefighter, who delivered a baby, got to meet the child for the first time.

Damaged roof forces Austell business to close after heavy rain

May 16, 2023 11:43pm EDT

An Austell business was forced to close its doors Tuesday after heavy rain moved through the area.

Former Austell police officer sentenced to prison for child molestation

May 10, 2023 8:54am EDT

A former Austell police sergeant is going to prison after being convicted to child molestation.

Austell man charged with murdering his infant daughter

April 5, 2023 11:40pm EDT

Sherrard Brooks is accused of a brutal and prolonged attack which caused extensive brain injuries to his 11-month-old girl.

Spring Break is a real 'Scream' at Six Flags Over Georgia

March 28, 2023 10:52am EDT

Spring Break is set to be a real "scream" at Six Flags Over Georgia...and not just because of the world-famous coasters!

Man arrested for double homicide after Austell house fire

March 22, 2023 11:23pm EDT

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

March 16, 2023 11:48pm EDT

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

January 13, 2023 11:06pm EST

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

December 28, 2022 6:29pm EST

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

December 5, 2022 11:22pm EST

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

November 23, 2022 3:57pm EST

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

September 19, 2022 9:58am EDT

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

August 25, 2022 6:35am EDT

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

July 25, 2022 9:10am EDT

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

July 13, 2022 4:55pm EDT

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

July 11, 2022 9:33pm EDT

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.