Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Man wanted for murder at Smyrna shopping center dies in Arizona
A man wanted for the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old in the parking lot of a Smyrna shopping center has died while being taken into custody in Arizona.
A man wanted for the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old in the parking lot of a Smyrna shopping center has died while being taken into custody in Arizona.
Marietta firefighters stage walk-in at city council to push for better wages
Dozens of Marietta firefighters took part in a staged walk-in of Wednesday’s city council meeting to bring attention to what they called unfair practices by the fire chief in giving promotions and raises.
Dozens of Marietta firefighters took part in a staged walk-in of Wednesday’s city council meeting to bring attention to what they called unfair practices by the fire chief in giving promotions and raises.
Man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
2 dead, 1 critical in shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
Police kill driver who pinned officer with car at Marietta motel, GBI says
Marietta police shot and killed a driver who allegedly pinned an officer between two cars and dragged him through a parking lot at a local motel, the GBI reports.
Marietta police shot and killed a driver who allegedly pinned an officer between two cars and dragged him through a parking lot at a local motel, the GBI reports.
Defense attorneys cannot share witness contacts with YSL rapper Young Thug, judge orders
The judge overseeing the RICO criminal case against rapper Young Thug in Georgia has ordered defense attorneys not to share witness information, in particular, their contacts.
The judge overseeing the RICO criminal case against rapper Young Thug in Georgia has ordered defense attorneys not to share witness information, in particular, their contacts.
Residents concerned about pedestrian safety after unsolved hit and run along Austell Road
An oncoming vehicle struck 49-year-old Benito Medina as he walked across Austell Road.
An oncoming vehicle struck 49-year-old Benito Medina as he walked across Austell Road.
Feds shut down ‘Grant Bae’ scam they say targeted Black business owners with phony grants
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
Woman charged with arson in Kennesaw
Investigators in Cobb County arrested a woman accused of arson at a home in Kennesaw.
Investigators in Cobb County arrested a woman accused of arson at a home in Kennesaw.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries after I-75 car crash in Marietta, police say
Marietta police said a 59-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday night when his car slammed head-on into a median wall.
Marietta police said a 59-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday night when his car slammed head-on into a median wall.
Woman seriously injured with she 'darted' into car's path near Marietta Square, police say
Police said the 28-year-old woman was crossing North Marietta Parkway near Mill Street outside a crosswalk. She “darted” into the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage, according to an official statement.
Police said the 28-year-old woman was crossing North Marietta Parkway near Mill Street outside a crosswalk. She “darted” into the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage, according to an official statement.
Man charged with DUI following rollover crash that ejected woman, GSP says
Georgia State Patrol said 36-year-old Ronnie Warren was charged with DUI after the truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 75, ejecting a woman. Troopers found the man Monday afternoon at a Cobb County bus station.
Georgia State Patrol said 36-year-old Ronnie Warren was charged with DUI after the truck he was driving rolled over on Interstate 75, ejecting a woman. Troopers found the man Monday afternoon at a Cobb County bus station.
Use extreme caution when setting off fireworks
Fireworks stands are up and people are buying big time to get ready for the 4th of July. Cobb County firefighters are warning people to use extreme caution if you decide to have your own fireworks show in your backyard.
Fireworks stands are up and people are buying big time to get ready for the 4th of July. Cobb County firefighters are warning people to use extreme caution if you decide to have your own fireworks show in your backyard.
July 4 2022: Independence Day fireworks, parades, celebrations in metro Atlanta
July 4 is approaching and families are looking to enjoy food, fireworks, and fun. Check out the latest on what's happening in metro Atlanta for your Independence Day celebrations.
July 4 is approaching and families are looking to enjoy food, fireworks, and fun. Check out the latest on what's happening in metro Atlanta for your Independence Day celebrations.
Arrest warrants obtained for "armed and dangerous" Smyrna Shopping Center shooter, police say
Smyrna Police say they have worked to obtain Cobb County arrest warrants for Terrill Anton Jones in connection to the shooting death of a 22-year-old at a Smyrna shopping center.
Smyrna Police say they have worked to obtain Cobb County arrest warrants for Terrill Anton Jones in connection to the shooting death of a 22-year-old at a Smyrna shopping center.
Billboards bringing attention to antisemitism
Hot pink billboards with powerful messages are popping up in metro Atlanta. They are designed to get people talking about antisemitism.
Hot pink billboards with powerful messages are popping up in metro Atlanta. They are designed to get people talking about antisemitism.
Acworth hosts community-wide job fair to help local businesses
With so many businesses struggling to find workers, Acworth holds community wide job fair to help them out.
With so many businesses struggling to find workers, Acworth holds community wide job fair to help them out.
Marietta hit-and-run victim dies, suspect arrested second time
Marietta police said 53-year-old Robert Morrison died about 10 days after being struck by a car during a hit-and-run. The suspect, who was released on bond, has been arrested and their charges were upgraded, police said.
Marietta police said 53-year-old Robert Morrison died about 10 days after being struck by a car during a hit-and-run. The suspect, who was released on bond, has been arrested and their charges were upgraded, police said.
Cobb County man killed when tractor rolled on top of him, police say
The Cobb County Police Department said a 68-year-old man died when the industrial tractor he was driving slid down a slope and trapped him beneath it.
The Cobb County Police Department said a 68-year-old man died when the industrial tractor he was driving slid down a slope and trapped him beneath it.