Mableton approves $57.7M budget, includes money for police force
Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $57.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027.
Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $57.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027.
New mixed-income housing development announced for Mableton
Mableton officials have announced a new housing development that will bring more than 200 homes to the city.
Mableton officials have announced a new housing development that will bring more than 200 homes to the city.
How Mableton plans to protect residents during its public safety shift
Cobb County and the City of Mableton signed a one-year agreement on Monday to maintain county law enforcement services.
Cobb County and the City of Mableton signed a one-year agreement on Monday to maintain county law enforcement services.
Why Mableton is now building its own police department
Mableton is launching the preparatory phase to build its own independent public safety division to secure long-term local control.
Mableton is launching the preparatory phase to build its own independent public safety division to secure long-term local control.
Mableton contract dispute stalls permanent county police agreement
Mableton will maintain continuous police coverage through a temporary sheriff agreement after its county contract expired.
Mableton will maintain continuous police coverage through a temporary sheriff agreement after its county contract expired.
Cobb County police contract with Mableton expires
Cobb County police services within Mableton expired Sunday night after local leaders reached a standstill on a final contract extension.
Cobb County police services within Mableton expired Sunday night after local leaders reached a standstill on a final contract extension.
Man shot, child unharmed after gunman opens fire at Mableton gas station
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a Friday afternoon shooting at a Mableton Texaco.
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a Friday afternoon shooting at a Mableton Texaco.
Moratorium on immigration detention centers approved in Mableton
Mableton has issued an immediate temporary moratorium on all immigration detention center development and expansion.
Mableton has issued an immediate temporary moratorium on all immigration detention center development and expansion.
Mayor Owens outlines 2026 expansion plans for Georgia's 12th largest city
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens highlights the city's transition to Qualified City Status and 2026 plans for a Municipal Court.
Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
Amid SNAP benefits uncertainty, Mableton business owner hosts dinner for hundreds
Cheri Bailey hosted a free dinner for 300 people in Mableton after SNAP benefits were delayed by the government shutdown.
Cheri Bailey hosted a free dinner for 300 people in Mableton after SNAP benefits were delayed by the government shutdown.
Cobb County School Board greenlights controversial $4.6M bus depot in Mableton
The Cobb County School Board approved the construction of a $4.6 million school bus depot in Mableton with a narrow 4-3 vote.
The Cobb County School Board approved the construction of a $4.6 million school bus depot in Mableton with a narrow 4-3 vote.
SWAT team serves warrant on Pisgah Road home in Mableton
Officers with the Cobb County Police Department responded to an incident on Thursday. Cobb County Police say they called in their SWAT team based off of the woman's claims and a tip from Homeland Security Investigations.
Officers with the Cobb County Police Department responded to an incident on Thursday. Cobb County Police say they called in their SWAT team based off of the woman's claims and a tip from Homeland Security Investigations.
Mableton beauty supply store struggles with rising costs amid Trump tariffs
Two women who own a beauty supply store in Mableton say they are struggling to keep their business afloat while maintaining fair prices for their customers amid Trump-imposed tariffs.
Two women who own a beauty supply store in Mableton say they are struggling to keep their business afloat while maintaining fair prices for their customers amid Trump-imposed tariffs.
Lindley Middle School shooting: Student dies after shooting self on campus, police say
Lindley Middle School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a student shot herself on campus, authorities said.
Lindley Middle School was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a student shot herself on campus, authorities said.
Mableton city officials battle to preserve incorporation amid constitutional lawsuit
City officials in Mableton are fighting to keep it incorporated after a lawsuit was filed claiming that the state legislation violated the state’s constitution in its creation.
City officials in Mableton are fighting to keep it incorporated after a lawsuit was filed claiming that the state legislation violated the state’s constitution in its creation.
1 victim dies after double shooting in Mableton neighborhood
A double shooting in a Mableton neighborhood has turned into a homicide investigation. One of the victims who was in critical condition Monday afternoon passed away from his injuries at the hospital, according to Cobb County police.
A double shooting in a Mableton neighborhood has turned into a homicide investigation. One of the victims who was in critical condition Monday afternoon passed away from his injuries at the hospital, according to Cobb County police.
Six Flags Over Georgia new chaperone policy goes into effect
Starting Friday, Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor has a new chaperone rule in effect for guests 15 years old and younger.
Starting Friday, Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor has a new chaperone rule in effect for guests 15 years old and younger.
Six Flags Over Georgia announces new chaperone policy
Six Flags Over Georgia & Hurricane Harbor have announced a new chaperone policy for its younger guests.
Six Flags Over Georgia & Hurricane Harbor have announced a new chaperone policy for its younger guests.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 12-14, 2024
Music, theater, movies, comedy, arts & crafts, food, sports, and things for the family. If you are looking for something to do this weekend in Atlanta, you've found the answer.
Music, theater, movies, comedy, arts & crafts, food, sports, and things for the family. If you are looking for something to do this weekend in Atlanta, you've found the answer.