Fleeing FBI suspect shot, eventually caught after chase, police say

Police say a suspect wanted in connection to an investigation by the FBI of a series of armored car robberies has been taken into custody after an officer-involved shooting and chase on Monday afternoon in Cobb County.

Parents concerned after possible COVID-19 exposure at Cobb County back-to-school event

Officials say "several" families who attended back-to-school preview events just days before the school year started in Cobb County have now tested positive for the virus.

Woman steals police car, makes traffic stop on I-285, warrant states

Jessica Renee Brown, 19, was charged with impersonating an officer, entering an automobile with intent to commit theft, false imprisonment, and obstruction of law enforcement for resisting arrest.

Former Brave John Smoltz makes acting debut in 'feel good' movie that donates to charities

A new movie that was shot right here in metro Atlanta is making its debut on Aug. 8 in Cobb County and the producers say they are donating the majority of the film's profits to help fund local charities.  

Impaired driver hits two Marietta patrol cars, police say

A man faces multiple charges after Marietta police said he crashed into not one, but two of their patrol cars early Saturday morning.

Parents urge Cobb County School District to implement mask mandate this fall

With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in Georgia, Abby Rittberg worries for her son and other Cobb County school children who are returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall. 

Cobb County school board approves $13 million theater for Osborne High School

The Cobb County Board of Education approved to award a more than $13 million contract to construct a performing arts center at Osborne High School in Marietta.

Cobb deputies, US Marshals arrest three fugitives

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals on Friday arrested three men wanted for violent crimes in multiple jurisdictions.

Fatal wreck investigation shuts down I-285 near Cobb Parkway

A deadly wreck has shut down parts of I-285 near Cobb Parkway. Drivers should expect major delays and look for alternate routes.

Two dozen Cobb County families forced to move due to apartment remediation

Owners who recently purchased the Legacy at West Cobb Apartments originally told residents they had 30 days to move out. But the two dozen families have a little bit more time to get things situated thanks to several local organizations

Marietta police major dies unexpectedly

Major Steve Campisi had been with the Marietta Police Department for 26 years and was highly decorated. He died unexpectedly recently.

Softball players across the country show support for Georgia teen

Softball players from all over the country are showing their support for a local 13-year-old who is in treatment after losing a part of her vision.

KSU police delayed reports of student sexual assaults

A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.

Toddler's body found in Chattahoochee linked to arrested woman, police say

Police say the Stone Mountain woman arrested for concealing the death of a toddler found in the Chattahoochee River is in fact the young child's mother.