Photos: Chalktoberfest in Historic Marietta Square | 2024

Chalktoberfest – a beer and chalk art festival – is taking place Oct. 12 and 13 in the Historic Marietta Square in downtown Marietta.

Large meth lab, 'cartel' operation found in Marietta during traffic stop

A routine traffic stop by the Georgia State Patrol on Oct. 1 led to the discovery of a large methamphetamine conversion lab in a residential neighborhood in Cobb County.

Marietta man among 5 killed in plane crash at North Carolina airport

Marietta resident Matthew Arthur Fassnacht,was one of the five people on board the Cirrus SR-22 when it crashed. There were no survivors.

Atlanta man arrested for Marietta murder on Sept. 13

At approximately 10:15 p.m. Sept. 13, Marietta police officers were dispatched to a shooting incident outside building 25 at 2605 Bentley Road. Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) officers, who were in the area, also responded to the call.

Atlanta driver ejected in three-car crash involving Marietta police

An Atlanta woman is still recovering in the hospital after being ejected from her car during a crash involving two Marietta police officers.

Arrest made in Marietta car break-in spree, search for more suspects

Marietta police investigators are trying to track down a crew of thieves who have been stealing credit cards, guns and other valuables from cars.

Parents sue Marietta police officers, Motel 6 for son's shooting death

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of Rafael Esteban Ramirez, an Atlanta man killed by Marietta police officers during an encounter at Motel 6 on Delk Road on July 7, 2022.

Marietta Police Department becomes one of few to hire full-time wellness officer

The Marietta Police Department has become one of few in the country to invest in the mental well-being of its employees by hiring a full-time wellness officer.