Man sentenced to life in prison for stabbing man to death in ex-girlfriend's apartment

The Cobb County District Attorney's Office said a Lithia Springs man was sentenced to life in prison without parole for stabbing a man more than 10 times while he was sleeping.

College Park man charged with deadly head-on hit-and-run in Cobb County

A College Park man is facing charges of vehicular homicide, meth possession and more after police say he swerved out of his lane, crashed head-on into another car, and fled the scene.

Cobb County students protest code of conduct, demand tougher punishment for hate speech

Dozens of Cobb County students are fired up over what they call a lack of accountable to racism and homophobia in their schools. Students are demanding the school district update their code of conduct related to hate speech and discrimination.

Cobb County Schools employees to receive $2,000 bonus, superintendent says

All full-time and part-time Cobb County School District staff will be eligible to receive a cash bonus, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced during a board meeting Thursday.

Inaugural festival celebrates Georgia’s vibrant culinary scene

The inaugural Georgia Food + Wine Festival kicks off today and runs through Sunday at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.

Police mistake mother with children trying to use restroom at gas station for armed robber

It was supposed to be a normal day for local mother and her kids after running errands, but things took a turn when the family stopped at a gas station to use the restroom.

Multiple children bruised in accident involving Cobb County school bus

Multiple students have requested medical attention after the school bus they were in got in an accident with a pickup truck in Cobb County.

Aunt Fanny's Cabin will be moving

A decision has been made on an historic, yet controversial, building in Smyrna. City leaders voted to give it to a group that plans to move it to Carroll County.

EMT incentives look to combat staffing shortages

There's a nation-wide EMT shortage because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now most metro Atlanta EMS services are willing to pay you not just your typical wages, but also thousands of dollars worth of training to ensure they're adequately staffing communities.

Former baseball pro trades the diamond for 'box'

The team at RockBox Fitness in Marietta says 50 minutes is all it takes to help guests get in the best shape of their lives.

Family of teen shot dead by Cobb County cop outraged by outcome of investigation

A Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe found a Cobb County Police Department officer was justified in shooting a teenager in the back while he was running away with a gun in his hand.

Man smashes open gaming machine, stole thousands of dollars

Police say a man walked into a convenience store with a sledge hammer, smashed a gaming machine and walked out with thousands of dollars.

Man arrested, charged in double shooting at Powder Springs gas station

Police have arrested a man accused of opening fire at a Powder Springs gas station and injuring at least two people on Tuesday afternoon.

Rabbi helps students learn from their mistake of wearing a swastika

Shock and anger after photos surfaced last month of some East Cobb Middle School students wearing arm bands with a swastika and giving the Nazi salute. Things changed once a local Rabbi got involved.

Atlanta-area spa shootings: Victims families to gather for day of healing

On Saturday, the Asian American Advocacy Fund is calling for people to come together for a day of healing and to mourn the lives lost. Family members of victims will be at the event, which beings at 1 p.m. at Blackburn Park, the site of the ninth “Comfort Women” statue in Atlanta sits.

Mableton cityhood question passes Georgia House

A bill putting the issue of the Mableton cityhood passed the Georgia House on Friday.