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Austell

Latest news from the City of Austell in Cobb County, Georgia.

Damaged roof forces Austell business to close after heavy rain

Damaged roof forces Austell business to close after heavy rain

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

May 16, 2023 11:43pm EDT
Former Austell police officer sentenced to prison for child molestation

Former Austell police officer sentenced to prison for child molestation

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

May 10, 2023 8:54am EDT
Austell man charged with murdering his infant daughter

Austell man charged with murdering his infant daughter

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

April 5, 2023 11:40pm EDT
Spring Break is a real 'Scream' at Six Flags Over Georgia

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

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

March 28, 2023 10:52am EDT
Man arrested for double homicide after Austell house fire

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.

March 22, 2023 11:23pm EDT
Got questions for police? Here's you chance to ask

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.

March 16, 2023 11:48pm EDT
Family of 8 searching for new home after storm destroys Austell house

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.

January 13, 2023 11:06pm EST
GBI reopens investigation of former Austell police chief after I-Team inquiry

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.

December 28, 2022 6:29pm EST
Man uses axe to smash way into gaming machine at Austell store

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.

December 5, 2022 11:22pm EST
Austell police investigate shooting on Hotel Street

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.

November 23, 2022 3:57pm EST
Six Flags Over Georgia ramps up the thrills during annual Fright Fest

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!

September 19, 2022 9:58am EDT
New Austell officer to make history as Cobb County's 1st Black police chief

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.

August 25, 2022 6:35am EDT
Police: Missing 8-year-old New York girl could be in metro Atlanta area

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.

July 25, 2022 9:10am EDT
Man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags

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.

July 13, 2022 4:55pm EDT
2 dead, 1 critical in shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags

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.

July 11, 2022 9:33pm EDT
Police find wanted man who broke handcuffs and escaped Marietta hospital

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.

June 24, 2022 9:27am EDT
3 dead in domestic-related shooting in Austell, police say

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.

June 22, 2022 1:04pm EDT
Hiram man killed in crash with FedEx truck in Austell, police say

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.

June 13, 2022 3:49pm EDT
Dozens displaced after early morning apartment fire near Austell

Dozens displaced after early morning apartment fire near Austell

Fire officials shared images of the scene showing flames shooting through the roof.

June 8, 2022 4:01pm EDT
Six Flags Over Georgia serves up new Tapas and Tequila festival

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.

May 13, 2022 11:02am EDT
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