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.

As Georgia ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, demand still far outweighs supply

With Kroger, Publix, Ingles Market and independent Georgia pharmacies now offering the COVID-19 vaccine, finding an appointment for a shot is getting easier. Still, the demand for the new vaccine far outweighs the supply.

Georgia teen tennis player 'serves up' unique way to give back

Georgia teen Linden Patterson doesn't just serve on the tennis court -- now, she's serving her community in a unique way.

Georgia lawmaker, EPD propose more restrictions on Sterigenics

A bill designed to provide more state oversight of a medical sterilization plant in Cobb County got its first reading in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Cobb County's new sheriff plans major changes

Cobb County's new sheriff is making some big changes. Sheriff Craig Owens outlined his plans for his first 100 days in office.

With 1,575 GA vaccine providers signed up, finding vaccine is the hard part

The Georgia Department of Public Health has found 1,575 providers willing to vaccinate Georgians. Finding available vaccine has been harder.

Some Georgia city employees getting paid to get the COVID-19 vaccine

A metro Atlanta city is paying it's employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Acworth will give every employee who gets the vaccination a $200 gift card.