'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.
FedEx shipping delays: Customers frustrated with Georgia facility
For weeks, FedEx customers have been wondering why their Christmas gifts keep getting delayed in a shipping center in Georgia that has been plagued with problems.
FedEx frustrations: Customers complain of package delivery
There are more complaints from FedEx customers across metro Atlanta claiming they have been waiting weeks for packages to arrive.
Austell police chief retires while under GBI investigation sparked by I-Team inquiry
Georgia’s Speaker of the House, David Ralston, has removed one of the members of the Georgia Medical Marijuana Commission.
Austell police chief, medical marijuana commissioner under GBI investigation after I-Team inquiry
Now, an I-Team exclusive. The GBI has opened an investigation of Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett and the department’s K9 expenses. Starrett is also one of seven members of the medical marijuana commission.
Six Flags Over Georgia gets a holiday makeover
Six Flags Over Georgia is looking a lot more festival right now, thanks to the return of the park's annual Holiday in the Park event.
Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett paid full salary to work from home
The city of Austell is now paying two different people to be their Chief of Police. One, Chief Bob Starrett, no longer comes to the office and is working from home on what is called special projects. Starrett is slated to retire early next year, according to the Austell Mayor.
Are you ready for a ride on The RIDDLER Mindbender?
Did you hear those screams coming from Six Flags Over Georgia Friday morning? Sorry! That's was just us, getting our first ride ride on The RIDDLER Mindbender!
Crews battle major fire at Cobb County meat company
Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy fire coming from the center of the Patak Meat Product's building.
Former longtime Austell Mayor Joe Jenkins dies at 79
The city of Austell is mourning the loss of former Mayor Joe Jerkins, who died Sunday.
SWAT team arrests man in Austell domestic dispute
Police said a domestic dispute in Cobb County led to a SWAT team activation late Sunday night.
Some Georgia business owners say they are fed up with FedEx
Some FedEx Customers report they are fed up with the shipping delays from the carrier. Many of the issues stem from a major shipping facility located in Austell.
Austell K-9 officer home after leg amputated
Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee appears to be in good spirits after having his leg removed as a result of a shooting in April.
Shot Austell K-9 officer will lose leg, police say
Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee will undergo surgery Friday to remove his leg after a bullet shattered his bone during a chase last month.
Six Flags Over Georgia looking to hire 700 new employees
Now that it's officially back open, Six Flags Over Georgia is looking for new team members to help the place run smoothly.
Shot K-9 officer expected to be released Tuesday
The K-9 officer shot while tracking a suspect this weekend is expected to be released from a veterinarian hospital on Tuesday.
Six Flags Over Georgia opens and extends summer season
Staffers at Six Flags Over Georgia prepare to welcome in families during Spring Break.