Weather delays vaccines in Cobb County

Wednesday morning Governor Brian Kemp and Dr. Kathleen Toomey plan to be in Cobb County to give an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Monday, weather conditions delayed opening the vaccinations at Jim Miller Park.

Ambulance hit twice in 1 day, crew still finishes their shift

It was quite a day for a paramedic and EMT from MetroAtlanta Ambulance service. Their ambulance was struck by two cars in two separate wrecks, and that's after they had started their day by rescuing a man from the railroad tracks.

Family of teen to file $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Cobb County police

The attorney for the family of a teen shot and killed by a Cobb County police officer last summer said he plans to file a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the county.

Hot Wheels experience speeds through Six Flags Over Georgia

Winter just got a whole lot hotter at Six Flags Over Georgia, thanks to the arrival of a new drive-through experience for families.

Church writes letters to those who received hate mail

An Acworth church is showing support to more than a dozen people who received threatening letters. Monday night, some people in the Abernathy Farm subdivision found letters in their mailbox that said "We want this neighborhood just for white people. Out Hispanics. Out Blacks. Out Asians".

Acworth residents receive threatening letter in mailbox

"It's appalling. It's harassment. It's embarrassing," said Rev. Donald Moore who, along with about a dozen neighbors, received threatening letters in their mail.

School board members from several districts ask Gov. Kemp to keep teachers safe

More than a dozen school board members across metro Atlanta sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp asking him to take a number of steps to make our schools safer for teachers and staff.

Expungement help desk in Cobb County offers clean slate for some criminal offenses

The Cobb County District Attorney's Office announced a so-called "expungement desk." Authorities said the new help desk will assist certain offenders to get their criminal records wiped clean.

Marietta schools to use badges to track students, help with COVID-19 contact tracing

It's a new way of keeping track of students. Marietta City Schools are giving all students new badges that will help parents know where they are. The badges will also play a key role in COVID-19 contact tracing.

Local cookie company expands with Smyrna bakeshop

Local baker Ashley Carlton says says his new Smyrna cookie shop continues his mission of honoring his father.

Wild turkey given warning for causing Georgia traffic jam

Kennesaw police officers are used to dealing with some foul situations, but this was a whole different kind of fowl.

Cobb County teachers protest outside board meeting after COVID-19 deaths

More than a hundred Cobb County teachers held signs and honked their car horns outside the school board meeting Thursday night. They say they're worried about their safety during this pandemic.

Prioritizing the vaccine for those 65 and over, and how to help them get it

Right now people 65 and older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. But many of those people are struggling to find appointments. For others, who may not be tech savvy, navigating the website and figuring out where and when to get the shot can be daunting.

Cobb County has town hall to answer COVID-19 questions

Cobb county officials teamed up with the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health to answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and help people wade through the issues.