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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Masks to be required again in all Cobb County facilities, public meetings
Cobb County said on Tuesday it will require masks be worn inside all county facilities.
Cobb County said on Tuesday it will require masks be worn inside all county facilities.
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.
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.
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.
The afternoon pop-up storms in north Georgia are not without hazard as a Smyrna homeowner recently found out the hard way.
Package sorting firm plans $59M Georgia office, hiring 500
A company that automates package and baggage handling is investing $59 million in a new office in suburban Atlanta, with plans to hire 500 new employees.
A company that automates package and baggage handling is investing $59 million in a new office in suburban Atlanta, with plans to hire 500 new employees.
Cobb County celebrates graduates of new incarcerated 'Young Fathers' program
Organizers of the "Young Fathers" program say the life skills learned through the jail's program will not only improve the lives of the formerly incarcerated but also but society as a whole
Organizers of the "Young Fathers" program say the life skills learned through the jail's program will not only improve the lives of the formerly incarcerated but also but society as a whole
Shots fired outside high school football game in Smyrna, police say
Police said shots were fired during a pre-season high school football game on Friday night in Smyrna.
Police said shots were fired during a pre-season high school football game on Friday night in Smyrna.
Georgia gets more urban and diverse
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
Georgia is growing ever more urban and ever more diverse, Census figures released Thursday show, continuing a shift in population toward metro Atlanta and away from the rural areas that were once the backbone of the state.
Georgia prosecutors form new group to combat crime
District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.
District attorneys from some of Georgia’s largest counties launched a new group on Thursday to combat rising crime around the state.
Woman charged with murder in Marietta motel shooting
Crystal Noemi Dominguez-Carvajal, 23, of Atlanta. She is charged with felony murder and felony aggravated assault on connection to a shooting that claimed the life of one man at a motel in Marietta.
Crystal Noemi Dominguez-Carvajal, 23, of Atlanta. She is charged with felony murder and felony aggravated assault on connection to a shooting that claimed the life of one man at a motel in Marietta.
Cobb County deputy arrested on child exploitation related charges, sheriff says
A Cobb County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday on multiple child exploitation-related charges, authorities confirmed.
A Cobb County Sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday on multiple child exploitation-related charges, authorities confirmed.
5th graders at Cobb elementary to learn virtually Aug. 12-20
According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, fifth-graders at East Side Elementary will learn virtually August 12-20 based on district protocols.
According to a Cobb County Schools District spokesperson, fifth-graders at East Side Elementary will learn virtually August 12-20 based on district protocols.
All 5th graders at a Cobb elementary school sent home, parents want action
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.
All 5th graders at a Cobb County elementary school were sent home Wednesday. They will all have to learn virtually for the next 10 days because of high COVID numbers.