Here's how to gauge how your Georgia county is trending in the pandemic
Georgia's coronavirus case count seems to be trending downward, which health officials say, is good news for the state. Still, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke says, it is important to track how your county is doing. She recommends looking at two numbers to gauge viral transmission in your area.
Georgia's coronavirus case count seems to be trending downward, which health officials say, is good news for the state. Still, microbiologist Dr. Amber Schmidtke says, it is important to track how your county is doing. She recommends looking at two numbers to gauge viral transmission in your area.
Town hall to call attention to conditions at the Cobb County jail
Several civil rights organizations joined together for a town hall meeting to call attention to conditions at the Cobb County jail. They claim the culture of negligence of the Sheriff's Office resulted in dozens of deaths of people incarcerated in the jail.
Several civil rights organizations joined together for a town hall meeting to call attention to conditions at the Cobb County jail. They claim the culture of negligence of the Sheriff's Office resulted in dozens of deaths of people incarcerated in the jail.
Man sought in Alabama slaying arrested near Atlanta
A man who allegedly killed an acquaintance in Alabama two days after being released from prison was arrested Tuesday near Atlanta, authorities said.
A man who allegedly killed an acquaintance in Alabama two days after being released from prison was arrested Tuesday near Atlanta, authorities said.
12-year-old college student, planning to major in aerospace engineering
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
12-year-old Caleb Anderson is a sophomore at Chattahoochee Technical College. He's expected to graduate college by 14.He said he wants to be an astronaut.
Cobb County students return for in-person learning
Pre-K through 5th grade students were given the option to return to in-person learning as part of Cobb County's phase one plan.
Pre-K through 5th grade students were given the option to return to in-person learning as part of Cobb County's phase one plan.
Family of teen shot, killed by Cobb County police officer demands video release
A family is demanding justice after their 17-year-old was shot and killed by a Cobb County police officer.
A family is demanding justice after their 17-year-old was shot and killed by a Cobb County police officer.
Mother calls for Cobb County police officer who shot her son to be fired, prosecuted
A mother wants a Cobb County police officer who she said shot and killed her son after a chase in a stolen car arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
A mother wants a Cobb County police officer who she said shot and killed her son after a chase in a stolen car arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
MUST Ministries in desperate need of food donations
MUST Ministries in need of food donations, as they're helping out more families amid pandemic.
MUST Ministries in need of food donations, as they're helping out more families amid pandemic.
Georgia nurse retires after 28 years on the job
Darlene Moore became a nurse when she made it to the U.S. and eventually became the executive director of nursing at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
Darlene Moore became a nurse when she made it to the U.S. and eventually became the executive director of nursing at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
3 Atlanta men sentenced to life for stealing car with baby inside
Police say one of the suspects snuck into the car while the baby's father was pumping gas and drove off with the child still inside.
Police say one of the suspects snuck into the car while the baby's father was pumping gas and drove off with the child still inside.
Georgia veteran: 'This is the legacy that I want to leave behind'
An Army veteran says paintball helped him deal with life after military service -- and now he's sharing that unique form of therapy with others.
An Army veteran says paintball helped him deal with life after military service -- and now he's sharing that unique form of therapy with others.
Nonprofit connects Georgia students with mentors for success
A nonprofit supporting students at Marietta High School say they're experiencing highs and lows navigating their program during a global pandemic.
A nonprofit supporting students at Marietta High School say they're experiencing highs and lows navigating their program during a global pandemic.
Officer comforts, prays with house fire victim
Photo shows a Smyrna police officer praying with the victim of of a massive house fire.
Photo shows a Smyrna police officer praying with the victim of of a massive house fire.
President Trump heads to metro Atlanta to court Black voters
The Republican leader will be discussing black economic empowerment, unveiling his ‘Platinum Plan’ at the Cobb Galleria Friday afternoon.
The Republican leader will be discussing black economic empowerment, unveiling his ‘Platinum Plan’ at the Cobb Galleria Friday afternoon.
Hallowfest at Six Flags Over Georgia: 'Day Thrills' to 'Night Chills'
Six Flags Over Georgia is celebrating the Halloween season -- and while it'll look a little bit different this year, staffers say there will still be plenty of thrills over the next several weekends.
Six Flags Over Georgia is celebrating the Halloween season -- and while it'll look a little bit different this year, staffers say there will still be plenty of thrills over the next several weekends.
President Trump to visit metro Atlanta Friday
President Donald Trump will be making a visit to metro Atlanta on Friday. The president is expected to deliver remarks on his "Black Economic Empowerment: The Platinum Plan."
President Donald Trump will be making a visit to metro Atlanta on Friday. The president is expected to deliver remarks on his "Black Economic Empowerment: The Platinum Plan."
Brookhaven, Cobb County create boards to address diversity, race and social justice
This week, Brookhaven and Cobb County leaders announced plans to create councils to embrace diversity and have open conversations about race and equity.
This week, Brookhaven and Cobb County leaders announced plans to create councils to embrace diversity and have open conversations about race and equity.
Georgia’s first African American state trooper dies
The Georgia State Patrol is honoring the life of one of their own who not only broke barriers but also came to exemplify the absolute best of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
The Georgia State Patrol is honoring the life of one of their own who not only broke barriers but also came to exemplify the absolute best of the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
Police K-9 finds convicted felon hiding above the axle of a tractor trailer
A man on the run from the law tries to hide by wedging himself on top of the rear axle of a tractor trailer. A good hiding spot, but not good enough when Marietta Police K9 Apex is on the job.
A man on the run from the law tries to hide by wedging himself on top of the rear axle of a tractor trailer. A good hiding spot, but not good enough when Marietta Police K9 Apex is on the job.
Georgia K-9 officer sniffs out wanted fugitive hiding under tractor-trailer
A suspect is in custody after Marietta police say he sped wildly through the city in a stolen truck.
A suspect is in custody after Marietta police say he sped wildly through the city in a stolen truck.