Man charged after claiming 'peaceful hostile takeover' of Marietta house
A man was arrested after allegedly moving into a Marietta home without the owner’s knowledge while it was on the market.
Marietta police seek teen driver charged in deadly DUI head-on crash
Police issued warrants charging 18-year-old Keondre Robinson with first degree vehicular homicide and DUI.
Marietta High football headed to England for 2026 international training trip
Marietta High School approved an eight-day international football and cultural trip to England in August 2026.
Could Atlanta's new NWSL team also train in Marietta? The actions just taken
Atlanta's newly-announced National Women's Soccer League could soon have a home and it might be near Atlanta United's training facility.
Cobb Superior Court judge retiring after more than 20 years of service
Judge Gregory Poole will retire January 2, 2026, after more than two decades on the bench.
Georgia CEO sentenced to 8 years in Honduran bribery, laundering scheme
A Marietta businessman has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-year international bribery and money-laundering scheme involving Honduran government officials.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Marietta store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun
A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep
Train hits car near Marietta Square, blocking part of Waverly Way
A train struck a car near the Marietta Square on Saturday evening, blocking part of Waverly Way; no one was injured, but police warn people to avoid crossing the tracks on foot.
Soldier-owned coffee shop serves up a scary good time
Mr. Tombstone’s Coffee Emporium, located at 1087 South Marietta Parkway Southeast in Marietta offers coffee from veterans.
Sam Foster challenges longtime Mayor Steve 'Thunder' Tumlin in Marietta’s Nov. 4 election
Sam Foster campaigns on affordability, pedestrian safety, and responsive government as he challenges longtime Mayor Steve “Thunder" Tumlin.
Musician tracks stolen instruments with Apple AirTags, leads police to arrest
Musician Alex Ahn tracked thousands of dollars in stolen instruments using Apple AirTags.
Marietta man wanted for murder of stepfather captured after SWAT raid in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County SWAT arrested 26-year-old Pharron Banks Wednesday in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting in Marietta.
Manhunt for stepson accused of killing Marietta man during dispute
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.
Teen critically injured in Franklin Gateway shooting; witnesses fled scene
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot Saturday night on Franklin Gateway.
Teen injured in Marietta parking lot shooting
A teenage boy was hospitalized after being shot in a Marietta parking lot Saturday night, police said.
Marietta police investigate second bomb hoax in two weeks
Marietta police handled two bomb threats in two weeks, both later confirmed to be hoaxes.
Chicago man killed in head-on collision last weekend in Marietta
The Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred Sept. 20 on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs Lane.