Unsafe blue-green algae bloom reported at Lake Allatoona

Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.

How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday

Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.

Kemp signs HB 369: Metro Atlanta counties face nonpartisan shift

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.

House Bill 369: DeKalb and Fulton DAs challenge constitutionality

DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.

Atlanta Braves honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox at Truist Park

The Atlanta Braves honored Ted Turner and Bobby Cox Tuesday night at Truist Park after the two legendary figures died just days apart.

HB 369: Cobb County leaders demand Kemp veto election bill

Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.

2 shot, 2 suspects arrested after Franklin Gateway robbery

Marietta police have arrested two individuals following a shooting that left two people wounded in a parking lot off of Franklin Gateway last week.

Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'

A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.

Braves fans honor legendary manager Bobby Cox at Truist Park

Braves fans gathered at Truist Park Saturday to pay tribute to legendary manager Bobby Cox following his death at age 84.

Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes of I-285NB in Smyrna area

A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County initially during the morning commute.

18-year-old escapes Marietta hotel, leads to human trafficking bust

Jaime Hernandez-Campos, 36, is in the Cobb County Jail facing charges of rape and human trafficking after an 18-year-old woman escaped a Marietta hotel.

Dog the Bounty Hunter: Duane Chapman spotted in Cobb County

Reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman assisted law enforcement in Cobb County Thursday to apprehend an unidentified individual.

Acworth man arrested for stealing $10K in Pokémon in Duluth

A man broke into Wasteland Gaming in Duluth last Wednesday and stole approximately $10,000 worth of high-value Pokémon cards.

Man accused of molesting children in Cobb, Douglas counties captured

Authorities have caught a 51-year-old man accused of molesting at least nine children in Cobb and Douglas counties, ending a multi-jurisdictional manhunt. 

Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County

Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.

Crash shuts down lanes on I-75NB near I-575, injuries reported

A serious injury crash caused major traffic disruptions Tuesday morning on Interstate 75 northbound near Interstate 575.

Marietta police investigation shifts after man run over at club

Marietta police are shifting their investigation into a Saturday morning hit-and-run after surveillance video indicated the driver involved in a parking lot fight may actually be a victim.

Authorities seek man accused of molesting 9 children

Police in Cobb and Douglas counties are searching for a man accused of molesting at least nine children along the Thornton Road corridor.