Suspected arsonist arrested for Powder Springs fire
Cobb County police have arrested, charged and named a man they say is connected to a Powder Springs house fire from late September.
Cobb County police have arrested, charged and named a man they say is connected to a Powder Springs house fire from late September.
Cobb County woman accused of strangling mother to death
A Cobb County woman is facing jail time in connection to her 78-year-old mother's death.
A Cobb County woman is facing jail time in connection to her 78-year-old mother's death.
Body found floating in Chattahoochee River
Police said they found the body of a man floating in the Chattahoochee River Monday morning. Details surrounding his cause of death are pending.
Police said they found the body of a man floating in the Chattahoochee River Monday morning. Details surrounding his cause of death are pending.
Suspect armed with handgun shot by Cobb County police officer, officials say
The GBI has been called to investigate the shooting of a suspect by a Cobb County police officer at a Smyrna hotel Friday morning.
The GBI has been called to investigate the shooting of a suspect by a Cobb County police officer at a Smyrna hotel Friday morning.
Man, 64, dies from injuries in Cobb Parkway crash, police say
Police said an 18-year-old driver in a 2001 Honda Prelude was making a U-turn at the intersection when it crossed in from of a 2021 GMC Sierra. Jose Ortiz died. The truck's other two occupants and the teenage driver are expected to survive.
Police said an 18-year-old driver in a 2001 Honda Prelude was making a U-turn at the intersection when it crossed in from of a 2021 GMC Sierra. Jose Ortiz died. The truck's other two occupants and the teenage driver are expected to survive.
Calls for Gov. Kemp to suspend Georgia sheriff charged with sexual battery
Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody was charged with sexual battery concerning the incident during an event at an Atlanta hotel earlier this year.
Bleckley County Sheriff Kristopher Coody was charged with sexual battery concerning the incident during an event at an Atlanta hotel earlier this year.
Sheriff: Missing 16-year-old Georgia boy may be in Cobb County
Jayden Boston left a home in Cobb County to drive back to his family Friday night. The 16-year-old never got home, and investigators hope someone out there can help them find him.
Jayden Boston left a home in Cobb County to drive back to his family Friday night. The 16-year-old never got home, and investigators hope someone out there can help them find him.
Marietta Police Department promotes first female deputy chief
History is being made in the Marietta Police Department as the first ever female deputy chief takes office.
History is being made in the Marietta Police Department as the first ever female deputy chief takes office.
Police: Man hides in backseat of vehicle in terrifying carjacking
Acworth Police say a man tried to force his way into 2 women's cars, then stole another car after hiding in the backseat.
Acworth Police say a man tried to force his way into 2 women's cars, then stole another car after hiding in the backseat.
Man ran over by 4 cars dies in Marietta, police investigating
Marietta police are investigating a fatal incident in which a man was struck by four different cars on Roswell Road before traffic stopped.
Marietta police are investigating a fatal incident in which a man was struck by four different cars on Roswell Road before traffic stopped.
19-year-old racer caught driving 133 mph in Powder Springs, police say
“The 19-year-old was the winner of the highest speed contest and his prize … a chauffeured transport to the jail,” the police department said.
“The 19-year-old was the winner of the highest speed contest and his prize … a chauffeured transport to the jail,” the police department said.
Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with sedan on Marietta Parkway, police say
The Marietta Police Department is investigating a Friday morning collision between a sedan and a 35-year-old pedestrian.
The Marietta Police Department is investigating a Friday morning collision between a sedan and a 35-year-old pedestrian.
Cobb County man's nonprofit providing comfort to families of fallen officers
A Cobb County man's foundation is supporting and comforting families of fallen officers, including the families of three Georgia men who were killed in the line of duty this month. The nonprofit gives them pendants to remind them their loved one is not forgotten.
A Cobb County man's foundation is supporting and comforting families of fallen officers, including the families of three Georgia men who were killed in the line of duty this month. The nonprofit gives them pendants to remind them their loved one is not forgotten.
Cobb County DA holds opioid symposium discussing alarming spike in overdose deaths
Alarming numbers in overdose deaths across the country and here in Georgia. The Cobb County District Attorney's office held an opioid symposium talk about the crisis and what's being done about it.
Alarming numbers in overdose deaths across the country and here in Georgia. The Cobb County District Attorney's office held an opioid symposium talk about the crisis and what's being done about it.
Cobb County man arrested for bestiality, posting child porn to Snapchat
John Fordham was charged with bestiality, sexual exploitation of a child, and distribution of child pornography.
John Fordham was charged with bestiality, sexual exploitation of a child, and distribution of child pornography.
Kennesaw residents persist in call to shut down controversial Civil War store
From the outside of Wildman's Civil War Surplus, to the content found within its store walls, some residents call it blatant racism that must stop.
From the outside of Wildman's Civil War Surplus, to the content found within its store walls, some residents call it blatant racism that must stop.
Events planned to raise funds for childhood cancer research
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and several local events are continuing to take place in order to raise funds for research.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and several local events are continuing to take place in order to raise funds for research.
Six Flags Over Georgia ramps up the thrills during annual Fright Fest
What’s scarier than visiting a haunted house during the Halloween season? How about visiting five…all in one night!
What’s scarier than visiting a haunted house during the Halloween season? How about visiting five…all in one night!
Community honoring life of 2nd fallen Cobb County deputy at funeral
Hundreds of people will gather in Cobb County Thursday afternoon to honor the life of Deputy Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr., the father of two and 10-year veteran of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Hundreds of people will gather in Cobb County Thursday afternoon to honor the life of Deputy Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr., the father of two and 10-year veteran of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office who was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Douglas County man convicted of raping, trafficking 13-year-old girl
Carlos Betancourt, 35, was convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and human trafficking after a week-long trial.
Carlos Betancourt, 35, was convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and human trafficking after a week-long trial.