Bear safely tranquilized, return to habitat after being spotted near Marietta park

A large black bear that seen near Marietta's Laurel Park Wednesday morning, was safely tranquilized and returned to its natural habitat, the Department of Natural Resources confirmed. 

Marietta teen is finalist in 'stuck at prom' scholarship contest

"Duck Brand" has given students a chance to enjoy prom in a different way, and they can earn scholarship funds while doing so.

Police: Multiple people shot along Cobb Parkway after argument breaks out

Marietta police are investigating after an argument turned violent Tuesday along a busy stretch of Cobb Parkway, leaving multiple individuals hospitalized.

Man stabs woman, Marietta police search for suspect

Marietta police are investigating after a woman was stabbed several times early Thursday morning. 

Army's Black Daggers honor Georgia's health care workers with special jump

Healthcare workers on the frontlines in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic got a special salute falling from the skies Wednesday.

COVID-19 survivor released after 100 day hospital stay

Ken Becker was met with a round of applause from the staff at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital as nurses wheeled him to the lobby for discharge Wednesday afternoon. But tears accompanied those cheers as the 56-year-old South Carolina man stood up and walked to hug the wife he's longed to embrace after 100 days in the hospital.

Man accused of falsely claiming air purifier kills COVID-19

A Georgia man is accused of falsely claiming that an air purifier he was selling would kill the coronavirus, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Search for suspect in multiple hit and runs leads to multiple arrests

The search for a vehicle wanted in connection with three separate hit and runs in a matter of hours came to an end on Interstate 75 in Marietta on Monday morning.

Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100

Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.

Worried Marietta parents can now easily communicate with gang investigators

Parents who are worried that their children might be involved in gangs or are being recruited by a gang can now easily and discreetly communicate with gang investigators. Marietta Police set up a dedicated email, GANGPREVENTION@MARIETTAGA.GOV

Georgia police officer reaches out to help homeless veteran in wheelchair

Persistance and compassion. Marietta Police say that's what it took for one of their officers to get through to a homeless man and get him the help he needed.

Officer's search to find dog's owner leads to arrest

A police officer's search to find the owner of a dog led to an even bigger discovery: a Marietta home with drugs and guns.