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.
Argument leads to deadly shooting at Marietta gas station, police say
Investigators say an argument between two men escalated into a shooting at a Marietta gas station that left one of them dead and the other in jail charged with murder.
No injuries reported after damage at historic Marietta theatre
Marietta police are investigating after damage was reported at the historic Strand Theatre.
Canton man identified in fatal I-75 hit-and-run; arrest warrant issued
Police have now identified the driver accused of striking and killing tractor-trailer operator Terrell Lowdermilk during a hit-and-run crash on I-75 and have secured a warrant for his arrest.
Chevrolet Silverado sought for fatal hit-and-run on I-75; victim identified
A tractor-trailer driver, Terrell Lowdermilk, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle, identified as a 2019 to 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, on I-75 near South Marietta Parkway.
Back to School: Marietta students continue toilet paper prank tradition
For more than 60 years, the seniors at the Marietta High School go all out on the first day of classes to cover their school with toilet paper.
Fake Love, Real Fraud: Marietta man convicted in $3M romance scam
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
PPP loan fraud: Marietta man spent millions on mansion, luxury cars
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after obtaining a fraudulent $9.6 million PPP loan.
Veteran's brain returned to family in cardboard box, lawsuit claims
The Butlers are suing two funeral homes after discovering their deceased son's brain in a sealed cardboard box among his belongings.
Flood forces temporary closure of West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta
The West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta is temporarily closed due to a flood, with repairs underway by the property owner.
Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Dogs rescued from scorching hot vehicle at Marietta water park, man arrested
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Police: Marietta liquor store manager holds man hostage with gun
A bizarre turn of events when a liquor store manager called 911 on a man and had him trespassed from the store. An hour later, police came back and arrested the manager and his friend for holding another man hostage.
Georgia man sentenced for armed serial bank robberies
A federal judge sentenced the man to 10 years and 5 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release.