Events planned to raise funds for childhood cancer research

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and several local events are continuing to take place in order to raise funds for research.

Knife-wielding man fatally shot by police during domestic dispute, GBI says

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Cobb County Police Department officers shot and killed a 22-year-old man who "lunged" toward officers with a knife on Wednesday night.

Marietta approves interim chief as city's new top cop

The city of Marietta has a new top cop. The Marietta City Council unanimously voted to remove the “Interim” from Marty Ferrell’s title.

2 Cobb County deputies 'ambushed and killed' serving warrant at Marietta-area home

Two Cobb County sheriff’s deputies were killed in the line of duty Thursday evening. The sheriff’s office says they were shot while serving a warrant on a Marietta-area home.

Police searching for witnesses to 17-year-old's 'senseless' murder at Marietta graduation party

Grayson Green was shot and left for dead at a large graduation party at a Marietta gated community. Despite knowing multiple teens must have witnessed the shooting, investigators say nobody has come forward.

Marietta approves ordnance requiring special licenses for adult businesses

The new regulation creates a new, special license for adult establishments. Employees would also have to get a special license from the city to work at the business.

Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: August 8 - August 14

Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.

54-year-old victim in Marietta hit-and-run dies, police says

Police said Andres Salanic-Sacalxot was pronounced dead at a hospital on Monday night. He was badly injured in a hit-and-run in a parking lot on Sandtown Road, police said.

Georgia Highlands College ceases operations in response to 'threat'

Georgia Highlands College said it's ceasing operations for the day in response to a “threat” and asked people to exit all campuses.

Coach and nurse save life of umpire who collapsed during Marietta baseball game

A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.

Teen charged in Marietta hit-and-run involving man, child

Marietta police said officers charged 19-year-old Horacio Lopez-Vail in an alleged hit-and-run that left a man and 6-year-old boy in critical condition.