Cobb Schools announces start date for face-to-face instruction

Cobb County Schools announced Thursday phased start dates for face-to-face instruction amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Architectural firm creates virtual learning space for employees' children

Catherine LaValley has a fulltime job in sales and another full-time job as the single mother of a 16-year-old and 11-year-old twins who just started sixth grade at a Cobb County middle school.

Small business hit hard by pandemic shut down again

Many small businesses have been hit hard during the pandemic. A personal training facility in Kennesaw fought hard to get back on track when they were knocked down again Monday morning.

Police investigate swastika graffiti in East Cobb

Only faint traces can be seen of the evil message intended to resonate from fences and signs across East Cobb County. But before the swastikas were scrubbed away or covered with fresh paint, the symbols were clear. A spokeswoman for the Anti-Defamation League said the symbols were spray-painted in random, but easily accessible locations.

Man shot while banging on door in middle of night

A man was shot after banging on the door of a Kennesaw home in the middle of the night.

Cobb County's 4-phase COVID-19 response plan

Cobb County officials said no matter what happens with COVID-19, they have a plan in place

Police: Officer opens fire after driver rams patrol car during felony stop in Smyrna

Police said a Smyrna police officer was forced to open fire on a stolen truck after it attempted to ram the officer’s patrol car during a felony traffic stop Monday afternoon.

Smyrna Elite youth track club win at Jr. Olympics

The 2020 Olympics have been postponed to next year, but the Junior Olympics still went down this summer.

Family of man who died in Cobb jail says calls for justice have been ignored

The attorney for Kevil Wingo's family believes Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes should re-open the investigation into the death of the 36-year-old father who died ten minutes after he was wheeled into an enclosed cell in the Cobb County Detention Center last September.

Police: Woman struck, killed by train in Acworth

Acworth police are investigating after a woman was struck by a train on Wednesday afternoon.

Police: 2 shot, including suspect during apparent armed robbery

Cobb County police are investigating after at least two people were shot during an apparent armed robbery in Vinnings late Thursday afternoon. 

Cobb County parents report issued on first day of online learning

Dozens of Cobb County parents called the FOX 5 newsroom complaining they could not log on for day one of virtual learning on Monday.