Officers charge woman with arson in connection to Kennesaw house fire
Elizabeth Anne Shepard, 49, was arrested and charged with arson after Cobb County Fire officials reported that she deliberately set a home on fire.
Elizabeth Anne Shepard, 49, was arrested and charged with arson after Cobb County Fire officials reported that she deliberately set a home on fire.
Alleged murder-suicide leaves 2 teens dead, Cobb County Police say
Cobb County Police officials are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that they say stemmed from a domestic dispute involving two 19-year-olds.
Cobb County Police officials are investigating a suspected murder-suicide that they say stemmed from a domestic dispute involving two 19-year-olds.
Person smashes Smyrna Police Department windows during 'mental health crisis'
Police said someone having a “mental health crisis” smashed windows at the Smyrna Police Department on Saturday morning.
Police said someone having a “mental health crisis” smashed windows at the Smyrna Police Department on Saturday morning.
Powder Springs police search for home invasion suspect, one arrested
A woman is in custody and a man is still on the run after a violent encounter with a homeowner in Powder Springs Friday morning.
A woman is in custody and a man is still on the run after a violent encounter with a homeowner in Powder Springs Friday morning.
'Powdery substance' found in letter at Cobb County courthouse not a threat, officials say
The Cobb County courthouse has fully reopened and returned to normal operations after police investigated a "suspicious item" on Thursday afternoon.
The Cobb County courthouse has fully reopened and returned to normal operations after police investigated a "suspicious item" on Thursday afternoon.
Marietta approves ordnance requiring special licenses for adult businesses
The new regulation creates a new, special license for adult establishments. Employees would also have to get a special license from the city to work at the business.
The new regulation creates a new, special license for adult establishments. Employees would also have to get a special license from the city to work at the business.
Dispute over fries leads to arrest of man out on bond for murder
It started with a disagreement over fries at a fast food restaurant. It turned into a police chase and the same customer who called 911 being arrested. Police say that customer was out on bond on murder charges.
It started with a disagreement over fries at a fast food restaurant. It turned into a police chase and the same customer who called 911 being arrested. Police say that customer was out on bond on murder charges.
Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: August 8 - August 14
Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.
Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.
Cobb County restaurant famous for possibly labor-inducing eggplant parm closes after 40 years
After 40 years in business, Cobb County's Scalini's Italian Restaurant is closing. The restaurant was famous for its legendary eggplant parm that allegedly would send women into labor after they ate the dish.
After 40 years in business, Cobb County's Scalini's Italian Restaurant is closing. The restaurant was famous for its legendary eggplant parm that allegedly would send women into labor after they ate the dish.
Cobb County mom says 5-year-old son was left on school bus for hours
She said she’s frustrated she wasn’t immediately notified by school officials and feels her son Tradon’s safety wasn't taken seriously.
She said she’s frustrated she wasn’t immediately notified by school officials and feels her son Tradon’s safety wasn't taken seriously.
SWAT team, US Marshals arrest 'self-admitted' gang member in year-long murder investigation
Investigators said they linked Bannister to a recent Atlanta shooting and tracked him to East Point.
Investigators said they linked Bannister to a recent Atlanta shooting and tracked him to East Point.
Mother says son gunned down at Smyrna pool had a 'heart of gold'
A 21 year old gunned down at a Cobb County apartment complex. As police search for the killer, the family of Jason Escoffrey is trying to heal.
A 21 year old gunned down at a Cobb County apartment complex. As police search for the killer, the family of Jason Escoffrey is trying to heal.
Young man gunned down at Smyrna pool, shooter on the run
Jason Stephen Escoffrey was found by officers near the swimming pool of a Smyrna apartment complex in mid-July.
Jason Stephen Escoffrey was found by officers near the swimming pool of a Smyrna apartment complex in mid-July.
Massive sinkhole shuts down parts of Cobb County road
A large sinkhole has shut down multiple lanes of Austell Road in Cobb County. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
A large sinkhole has shut down multiple lanes of Austell Road in Cobb County. Drivers should expect delays and plan alternate routes.
Georgia teen's studio-made movie hits film festival screens fulfilling lifelong 'wish'
A teen whose dream of becoming a moviemaker came true thanks to the Georgia Film Industry and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A teen whose dream of becoming a moviemaker came true thanks to the Georgia Film Industry and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Where to find monkeypox vaccines in metro Atlanta
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
Metro Atlanta Dunkin' to celebrate re-opening by giving away year of free coffee
A Dunkin' location in Smyrna is offering free coffee for a year to several early birds during its upcoming grand-reopening celebration.
A Dunkin' location in Smyrna is offering free coffee for a year to several early birds during its upcoming grand-reopening celebration.
$10K reward for tips leading to shooter who killed Marietta teen at ‘chaotic’ graduation party
Police said 17-year-old Grayson Green was shot and left for dead at a large gathering of teens at Marietta apartment complex back in May.
Police said 17-year-old Grayson Green was shot and left for dead at a large gathering of teens at Marietta apartment complex back in May.
Safety ‘top of mind’ for parents as Georgia students head back to school
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Man charged for impersonating officer in Acworth, police say
Acworth police say the man they pulled over was driving an old police car that still had its emergency lights and was wearing a uniform that looked very similar to what they wear. Officers say he even flashed them a badge.
Acworth police say the man they pulled over was driving an old police car that still had its emergency lights and was wearing a uniform that looked very similar to what they wear. Officers say he even flashed them a badge.