Man accused of falsely claiming air purifier kills COVID-19

A Georgia man is accused of falsely claiming that an air purifier he was selling would kill the coronavirus, federal prosecutors said Thursday.

Summer camps resume at Atlanta Swim Academy

Water safety looks a little bit different these days at Atlanta Swim Academy in Marietta.  From temperatures checks at the doors to face shields on the instructors, there are signs the coronavirus pandemic everywhere.

Police: Missing Acworth man found safe

A mentally disabled Acworth man was found and is back safe with his family after being missing for several days, Acworth police confirmed via their official Facebook page Tuesday.

19 Cobb County precincts to stay open until 8 p.m.

Officials in Cobb County say 19 voting precincts will remain open until 8 p.m. after various issues caused those precincts to delay opening at 7 a.m. this morning.  

Two injured, one dead after suspects crash stolen vehicle into home

Smyrna police are investigating after one person died and others were injured after a stolen car crashed into a home early Sunday morning. 

Guns and gas masks: People stocking up as protests rock the country

When the coronavirus pandemic first hit, people started buying guns and face masks. Now as protests rock the country, people are still buying guns, but they also want gas masks and body armor.

Street disturbances spur gun sales in metro Atlanta

At a giant Smyrna gun store, 50 buyers were already in line before the Adventure Outdoors store opened on Wednesday.

Smyrna passes resolutions taking a stand against racism and violence

The city of Smyrna is one of the first cities in Georgia to formally take a stance against racism and violence in the community. On Monday, the city council passed a resolution pledging to take action against all forms of racism.

Search for suspect in multiple hit and runs leads to multiple arrests

The search for a vehicle wanted in connection with three separate hit and runs in a matter of hours came to an end on Interstate 75 in Marietta on Monday morning.

Police: Teen shot and killed, suspect arrested

Cobb County police are investigating after a teenager was shot and killed Wednesday evening. 

Last remaining Tuskegee Airman nurse turns 100

Sitting in a wheelchair in full military dress holding an American flag, the only surviving Tuskegee Airman nurse humbly celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday.

Worried Marietta parents can now easily communicate with gang investigators

Parents who are worried that their children might be involved in gangs or are being recruited by a gang can now easily and discreetly communicate with gang investigators. Marietta Police set up a dedicated email, GANGPREVENTION@MARIETTAGA.GOV