Cobb County passes $1.325B budget; maintains current millage rate

Cobb County commissioners on Tuesday adopted the county’s 2026 property tax millage rates and approved the full budget for fiscal year 2026, following final public hearings on both measures.

Wellstar anesthesiologist assistant accused of stealing Propofol

Anesthesiologist Ariana Nicole Lyons was arrested for misdemeanor theft and felony possession of Diprivan Propofol, a controlled substance.

Whataburger opens new location in Acworth

The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.

Cobb County fire department using revolutionary TraumaGel to save lives

The Cobb County fire department is one of the first agencies in the country to use a revolutionary new gel that quickly stops bleeding.

Toddler in coma after driveway accident; family urges awareness

A 2-year-old girl is in the hospital after a tragic accident. Her family is speaking out to hopefully prevent that from happening to someone else.

Rocket fuel material found after Smyrna home fire Thursday morning

Firefighters say the situation at the Smyrna home was made more difficult because of the homeowner's rocket-building hobby, which helped fuel the flames.

Calls for probe in Beyoncé concert escalator accident at MARTA station

Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreet is calling for an investigation and for MARTA leadership to explain safety protocols and maintenance practices.

Austell City Council votes to raise property tax by more than 150%

The hike is expected to cost the average homeowner nearly $600 more per year, as the city grapples with a $1.6 million budget shortfall due to lower-than-expected gas utility revenue.

Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices

Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.

LIVE: MLB All-Star game weather: Truist Park forecast

Scattered storms are developing across north and central Georgia, potentially impacting the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park.

Family says son in wheelchair kicked out of Cumberland Mall

The Crumps were at the mall to promote their family business after winning a Morehouse College business pitch contest. While the family was setting up, a mall employee told Crump Sr. that his son, who has cerebral palsy, needed to leave.

Uptick in car break-ins at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Park Superintendent Patrick Gamman says typically near holidays or other busy times of the year, they see an increase in car break-ins. Gamman advises visitors to leave any valuables at home.