Powder Springs police concerned over rise in homicides

The small metro Atlanta town of Powder Springs has seen more homicides so far in 2024 than in the past three years combined.

Driver charged with animal cruelty after train hits horse trailer

A man was charged with cruelty to animals after the horse trailer he was pulling got hit by a train in Powder Springs.

Third person arrested for shooting at McEachern High School

A third person has been arrested in connection to the shooting a McEachern High School in Powder Springs two weeks ago.

Police describe how 15-year-old alleged carjackers caught in Powder Springs

Police say the two 15-year-old boys were caught with weapons and a mask after stealing a car at gunpoint and driving it into Cobb County.

Teen arrested, 1 wanted in shooting at McEachern High School, police say

One teen is in custody and another gunman remains the run after a shooting that injured two people in the parking lot of a Cobb County high school.

Pet dog perishes in Cobb County house fire

Cobb County fire officials are still investigating what led to a fatal house fire in Powder Springs early Sunday morning.

Carjacking chaos in Powder Springs: 2 teens arrested, 1 person on the run

An armed teenager is in custody and two others are on the run after bailing from a vehicle at the end of a high-speed chase on Tuesday.

Appliance thieves target new developments in broad daylight, police say

Powder Springs Police is tracking some appliance bandits. Investigators say two guys have committed a number of burglaries in new housing developments.

Georgia craft brewers demand change in state law to sell own beer

The Georgia craft brewing industry wants the state to relax restrictions on how they can sell beer and have launched a petition to get the attention of state lawmakers.

Powder Springs police enter competition for new radar sign

Powder Springs police are in a national competition to win a high-tech radar sign, and they need your help to win.

Missing Powder Springs man with dementia goes off the grid, detectives say

PLEASE REPOST: Powder Springs police are asking for the public's help finding a missing 73-year-old man who suffers from dementia. Have you seen Willie?

Powder Springs hosting 4th of July festivities

The City of Powder Springs is hosting a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July.