Family of teen killed by Cobb police during crime files new $150M lawsuit

A Cobb County officer shot 17-year-old Vincent Truitt in the back while he was running away from the police. His family is now suing the county for $150 million, arguing the teenager was no threat to anyone.

Climbing toward new heights in 2022 with Stone Summit gyms

The Atlanta and Kennesaw Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness gyms offer open climbing and climbing lessons along with fitness classes and cardio and strength equipment.

Betty White Challenge has people donating to Atlanta animal shelters

Today would have been Betty White's 100th birthday. People are honoring her life and legacy by donating to animal shelters and rescue groups.

No injuries after fiery propane truck explosion in Cobb County

The video shows a structure heavily engulfed in flames before a sudden blast sends a fireball into the air at the 1400 block of Industry Road near Powder Springs.

7-year-old Cobb County girl killed in hit-and-run, police searching for driver

The 7-year-old Cobb County girl was walking alone on New McEver Road when she was hit and killed. Police say the driver sped off and left behind a University of Alabama vanity plate.

Cobb County buys 60,000 COVID home test kits to distribute

Cobb County just bought tens of thousands of COVID home test kits. County officials hope to have them in their hands in a matter of days.

26-year-old man killed on Cobb Parkway, police say

The Kennesaw Police Department said a person died Saturday night after a vehicle hit them while walking along Cobb Parkway.

Georgia COVID-19 mega-testing sites: Where to go and hours of operation

The Georgia Department of Public Health announced two large COVID-19 testing sites have opened in Cobb County and DeKalb County. 

Six Flags Over Georgia announces series of job fairs ahead of March season

Six Flag Over Georgia is looking to fill nearly all seasonal positions in the next month. The “Thrill Capital of the South” will be hosting two jobs fairs for the 2022 season.

Fulton County approves MARTA expansion into suburbs

Fulton County Commission just gave the thumbs up for extending public transportation to suburban Atlanta.

Metro Atlanta film festival sheds light on true crime stories

Out of true crime shows and podcasts to binge? The founder of the upcoming True Crime Film Fest in Marietta says he's got a few new stories to share.

Drunken driver kills Cartersville father in head-on crash on New Year’s, police say

Police said a car driven by 30-year-old Robert Godhigh of Dallas crossed into Wilkins’ lane while he was trying to pass another car, slamming into Wilkins head-on 2:30 New Year’s morning on Dallas Acworth Highway near Autumn View Drive.

Isolated tornadoes leave behind damage across north Georgia on NYE

Isolated storms moved across north Georgia prompting a series of Tornado Warnings during the early evening hours of New Year’s Eve.