Back to School: Metro Atlanta students set for 1st day of classes
Hundreds of thousands of students across metro Atlanta will see some big changes to school safety and cell phone policies when they head back to class on Monday.
Four arrested in SWAT standoff in Austell following gunfire during drug raid
A SWAT standoff in Cobb County ended with four arrests after a shootout during a drug-related raid; no officers were injured.
'Rage Against the Regime' protest happening Saturday in Cobb County
Cobb County residents will join more than 400 protests nationwide on Aug. 2 for the “Rage Against the Regime” demonstration against Trump administration policies.
I-75NB lanes reopen near Windy Hill Road after temporary closure
Lanes of Interstate 75 northbound are currently closed near the Windy Hill Road exit in Cobb County because of police activity.
Multiple people arrested after SWAT standoff at Marietta home
Shots were fired during the execution of a warrant in Cobb County on Thursday evening. It led to a SWAT standoff and GBI investigation.
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.
Cobb County clerk indicted on allegations of deleting passport service records
The indictment claims that Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor told an employee to delete a folder and an email connected to passport fees she collected during her first two years in office.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 1-3, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including festivals, live music, free movies, family-friendly events, art, theater, sports and more.
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.
Dashcam shows wild police pursuit of stolen truck cab in Cobb County
Newly released police video shows a stolen truck cab leading Cobb County officers on a dangerous high-speed chase along Dallas Highway.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Dog rescued from scorching hot pickup truck, owners face animal cruelty charges
A dog was found in distress in a wire crate in the bed of a pickup truck on a hot day, with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees.
Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
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.
Democrats call for reversal of Cobb school board's changes to public comments
A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.
Neighbors worried after teen critically injured in Austell shooting
Residents in an Austell neighborhood are worried after a 13-year-old boy was shot in the head earlier this week.
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.
Cobb County passes $1.325B budget; maintains current millage rate
Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.
Group pushes for affordable housing solutions in Cobb County
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.