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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.
Security being increased for Kennesaw city council meetings
Elected officials and others are clearly on edge after the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Marietta church's inclusivity sign stolen twice, sparking community concerns
The church's inclusivity sign was stolen twice in three months, reflecting heightened societal tensions and intolerance.
Marietta business owner convicted of bribing foreign officials
A Georgia business owner has been convicted on federal charges of bribing foreign government officials, prosecutors announced.
Man charged for selling drugs in deadly Cobb County overdose
Marietta police say a fentanyl dealer has been charged with felony manslaughter, almost a year after the alleged crime.
Art in the Park in Marietta continues Monday for Labor Day
Marietta’s Art in the Park festival celebrates nearly 40 years
Well-known Marietta pastor has died at the age of 94
Rev. Dr. Nelson Price, who served as pastor of Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta for more than three decades, passed away Saturday at the age of 94, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.