20-year-old man charged with DUI in Marietta wreck that left man with serious injuries

Police said Ivan Gonzalez is in Cobb County Adult Detention Center and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a suspended license, serious injury by vehicle and other traffic violations.

Six Flags Over Georgia gets a holiday makeover

Six Flags Over Georgia is looking a lot more festival right now, thanks to the return of the park's annual Holiday in the Park event.

Man accused of stabbing Sandy Springs officer now charged with Cobb double homicide

Police said 22-year-old Matthew Lanz, due to appear in court on Saturday in the stabbing of a Sandy Springs police officer, is now accused of killing a Cherokee County firefighter and his wife.

Firefighter, wife shot to death in Cobb County home, toddler unharmed

A man and woman were found shot to death in their Cobb County home Thursday morning. Police said both were killed by an unknown assailant sometime overnight. The couple's toddler was also in the home at the time but was not hurt.

Georgia Senate approves congressional redistricting map

The Georgia Senate gave its approval Friday to a map redividing the state's 14 congressional districts.

Marietta woman struck and killed by car in front of grandchildren

It was a heartbreaking scene on Delk Road on Tuesday night. Marietta police said 58-year-old Debra Jones was with her two young grandchildren when she was struck and killed in a hit and run.

Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett paid full salary to work from home

The city of Austell is now paying two different people to be their Chief of Police. One, Chief Bob Starrett, no longer comes to the office and is working from home on what is called special projects. Starrett is slated to retire early next year, according to the Austell Mayor.

Police: Man charged with killing Marietta grandmother in hit-and-run crash

Police have arrested a man who allegedly drove off after killing a Marietta grandmother in a crash while she was trying to cross the street with her grandchildren.

Police: Arrested Marietta man ran from deadly crash with pedestrian

Police say the Marietta man ran away after hitting and killing a pedestrian who was trying to cross Cobb Parkway South. He was tracked down and arrested on a Kennesaw State University campus the night of the crash.

Cobb County parents file appeal after court denies injunction to have school district follow CDC guidelines

A group of Cobb County parents has filed an appeal after a federal judge ruled against their request to force the school district to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 guidelines.

Marietta officer uses training to spot elder financial exploitation

One Marietta officer is getting recognized for putting his training to use and helping an elderly man who was allegedly being taken advantage of.

House fire claims lives of Mableton mother and daughter

Fire officials are investigating an early morning house fire that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter.

Fire destroys Cobb County apartment building used by nonprofit group

A fire has destroyed a Cobb County apartment building used by a local nonprofit group to help people trying to get back on their feet.

Cobb County judge 'bans' Elf on the Shelf for 'tired parents'

A Cobb County judge has jokingly "banned" the Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition in the county for any parents who are already dreading trying to find new spots every day.

Hundreds of thousands of fans across Metro Atlanta celebrate Braves

The Atlanta Braves were cheered by hundreds of thousands of fans in a two-stage parade on Friday celebrating the team’s first World Series championship since 1995.