Cobb County officials address misinformation regarding Fair Oaks Park death investigation
Police say they have found no signs of foul play in the death of a 21-year-old Atlanta man whose body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Police say they have found no signs of foul play in the death of a 21-year-old Atlanta man whose body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Samuel Harris pleads guilty to 2024 campus shooting of former girlfriend
Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.
Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.
Marietta police join ICE task force to protect state funding
The Marietta Police Department joined an ICE task force to comply with Georgia’s HB 1105 and protect its state funding. No immigration arrests have been made.
The Marietta Police Department joined an ICE task force to comply with Georgia’s HB 1105 and protect its state funding. No immigration arrests have been made.
Smyrna man arrested in 2025 hit-and-run of pedestrian
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.
Murder suspect Nahjel Williams arrested: Out on bond at time of shooting
Nahjel Williams was arrested Tuesday for a 2024 murder occurring at a West Midtown student housing complex.
Nahjel Williams was arrested Tuesday for a 2024 murder occurring at a West Midtown student housing complex.
Cobb police officer revives newborn during roadside emergency
A roadside traffic stop turned into a lifesaving rescue last week when a Cobb County police officer revived a newborn baby who had stopped breathing after delivery.
A roadside traffic stop turned into a lifesaving rescue last week when a Cobb County police officer revived a newborn baby who had stopped breathing after delivery.
Man with gun killed by Cobb County police last night identified
A man is dead after being shot by officers late Monday night in unincorporated Cobb County, according to police.
A man is dead after being shot by officers late Monday night in unincorporated Cobb County, according to police.
City of Marietta hit by nationwide ransomware attack
The city of Marietta says it can’t process certain online credit card payments after a nationwide ransomware attack.
The city of Marietta says it can’t process certain online credit card payments after a nationwide ransomware attack.
I-575 crash involving Cobb officer marks second 'Move Over' violation this month
Cobb County police are issuing a Move Over Law warning after two officers were injured in crashes on I-20 and I-575 in February 2026.
Cobb County police are issuing a Move Over Law warning after two officers were injured in crashes on I-20 and I-575 in February 2026.
Marietta pedestrian seriously injured on North Fairground Street
A Marietta man was seriously injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on North Fairground Street, police said.
A Marietta man was seriously injured Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle on North Fairground Street, police said.
Person shot in leg at Marietta shopping center, police say
Marietta police are investigating a late-night shooting at a Marietta shopping center that left one person hospitalized.
Marietta police are investigating a late-night shooting at a Marietta shopping center that left one person hospitalized.
Cobb County police officer injured in I-575SB crash
A Cobb County police officer was struck by a vehicle Friday morning while responding to a separate traffic accident on Interstate 575, authorities said.
A Cobb County police officer was struck by a vehicle Friday morning while responding to a separate traffic accident on Interstate 575, authorities said.
Cobb woman faces long recovery after being run over at gas station
A Cobb County woman is facing a long road to recovery after a woman ran her over outside a Kennesaw gas station, narrowly missing her 12-year-old son.
A Cobb County woman is facing a long road to recovery after a woman ran her over outside a Kennesaw gas station, narrowly missing her 12-year-old son.
Cobb police investigate firearm report at Sprayberry High
Police said officers were dispatched to the school out of an abundance of caution and conducted safety checks on the grounds.
Police said officers were dispatched to the school out of an abundance of caution and conducted safety checks on the grounds.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Hundreds of Marietta seniors face hours without power: ‘People are scared to death’
Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.
Power has been restored to a Marietta senior living complex after a Tuesday afternoon outage left hundreds of elderly residents in the dark.
Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Cobb man accused of trying to kidnap child from Walmart sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
Cobb County police honored for acts of kindness at Gotcha Covered Gala
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
Cobb County officers were recognized for selfless acts, including funding hotel rooms and supporting grieving families.
No horsing around! Mounted units prepare for FIFA World Cup in Atlanta
Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta Police and Cobb County Sheriff units are conducting joint training for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.