Street racers create chaos, damage at least two cars

Street racers take over two intersections in Cobb County over the weekend. At least two cars were damaged in the chaos.

Marietta City Schools sets up COVID-19 testing site

As COVID spreads through classrooms, one school district is offering free COVID testing. Marietta City Schools began testing students, staff and their families this week.

Cobb County Schools asks parents about optional COVID-19 testing at school

In recent days, metro Atlanta schools have reported 13,000 COVID-19 cases and as of last week, Cobb County alone reported close to 1,800 cases in their schools.

Lassiter 10th grader recovering after being hit by car

Lassiter 10th-grader Willian DenHaese had surgery to repair a broken arm and jaw, which left his jaw wired shut and multiple casts on his arms.

Crews battle major fire at Cobb County meat company

Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy fire coming from the center of the Patak Meat Product's building.

Cobb County man safely back home from Afghanistan

A Cobb County family filled with relief.  Dan Shayder, who worked security for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, made it safely out of Afghanistan.

Cobb County issues declaration of emergency as COVID-19 cases surge

The order cites "the dramatic increase in hospitalizations that has left the county ‘critically low’ on critical care beds, as well as noting the increase in positivity rates for the virus and low vaccination rates compared to elsewhere in the country."

Protesters rally outside Cobb County School Board meeting about masks

More than 100 people showed up at tonight's Cobb County School board meeting. At times those who wanted a mask mandate and those who don't want their children to be forced to wear a mask got into heated debates.

Children rescued from flood waters at Cobb daycare

More than 30 people including more than two dozen children had to be rescued from a Cobb County daycare on Thursday after a nearby creek overflowed its banks, firefighters said.

Marietta City Schools to mandate masks for students and staff

In a letter sent to parents and staff, Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera detailed a new policy that mandates masks inside of school buses and facilities.

GBI investigating death of new Cobb County Jail detainee

Two days after he was booked in the Cobb County Jail, officials say the detainee died after throwing up blood.

Police: Suspect driving erratically killed in shooting involving Cobb officer

Police closed Powder Springs Road between Garrison Road and Sandtown Road on Wednesday afternoon while investigating an officer-involved shooting.

Wellstar health care employees protest COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A group of Wellstar health care workers are pushing back against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate recently implemented by the health system. Wellstar is one of several hospitals across the state to put that requirement in place.

Hundreds of doctors sign letter to Cobb County school leaders

A letter signed by 240 physicians has been sent to Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale and board members.

Children among hundreds seeking daily COVID-19 tests in Cobb County

The demand for COVID-19 testing in metro Atlantais back up as the more virulent delta variant continues to target unvaccinated individuals.

Tree falls on Smyrna home during passing thunderstorm

The afternoon pop-up storms in north Georgia are not without hazard as a Smyrna homeowner recently found out the hard way.