Woman who made previous threats arrested for Austell church fire
A woman who allegedly sent threatening texts to church members has been arrested for starting a church fire on Monday in Austell.
A woman who allegedly sent threatening texts to church members has been arrested for starting a church fire on Monday in Austell.
Medal of Honor recipients retrace Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase
Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients retraced the route of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, a historic event that led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863.
Thirteen Medal of Honor recipients retraced the route of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase on Tuesday, a historic event that led to the awarding of the very first Medals of Honor in 1863.
Fire damages Austell church, sanctuary roof collapses
Fire crews from Cobb County and Austell spent the early morning hours battling a blaze at Prayer City Eagles Chapel International Ministries on Joe Jerkins Boulevard.
Fire crews from Cobb County and Austell spent the early morning hours battling a blaze at Prayer City Eagles Chapel International Ministries on Joe Jerkins Boulevard.
Roadwork on Old 41 Highway: Major changes coming in Cobb County
A major road project is on the horizon near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, with big changes coming to Old 41 Highway.
A major road project is on the horizon near Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, with big changes coming to Old 41 Highway.
Two more suspects arrested in death of 9-month-old outside Cobb County hotel
Noah Martin and Anthony Smith, both 22, have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl outside a Cobb County hotel, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to five, police said.
Noah Martin and Anthony Smith, both 22, have been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl outside a Cobb County hotel, bringing the total number of suspects in custody to five, police said.
1 of 2 women stabbed at Cobb County motel has died, police say
Early Friday, two women were stabbed at the Budgetel Inn on Circle 75 Parkway, the same motel where a 9-month-old child was shot and killed days earlier.
Early Friday, two women were stabbed at the Budgetel Inn on Circle 75 Parkway, the same motel where a 9-month-old child was shot and killed days earlier.
Driver dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound on Cobb Parkway, GSP says
Police activity has closed a portion of Cobb Parkway near Circle 75 Parkway/Spring Road in Cobb County.
Police activity has closed a portion of Cobb Parkway near Circle 75 Parkway/Spring Road in Cobb County.
3rd arrest in connection to baby killed at Cobb County motel
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl outside a Cobb County motel earlier this week.
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 9-month-old girl outside a Cobb County motel earlier this week.
Chicago man killed in head-on collision last weekend in Marietta
The Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred Sept. 20 on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs Lane.
The Marietta Police Department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) is investigating a fatal head-on collision that occurred Sept. 20 on Powder Springs Street near Laurel Springs Lane.
Atlanta Bites: Special events, openings & deals at area restaurants | Sept. 2025
Latest metro Atlanta restaurant and dining news, including events, deals, offerings, openings, closings and much more.
Latest metro Atlanta restaurant and dining news, including events, deals, offerings, openings, closings and much more.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 26-28, 2025
Here is a list of fun things to do in metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend, including live music, comedy, theater, fairs and festivals, sporting events and more.
Here is a list of fun things to do in metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend, including live music, comedy, theater, fairs and festivals, sporting events and more.
Arrest in shooting death of 9-month-old at Cobb County motel off Windy Hill Road
Ladarrius Tremelle Brown, 22, was arrested and charged with felony murder in the infant’s death.
Ladarrius Tremelle Brown, 22, was arrested and charged with felony murder in the infant’s death.
9-month-old shot at Cobb County motel off Windy Hill Road has died
A young child was shot Tuesday evening at a Cobb County motel, and police are working to determine who is responsible.
A young child was shot Tuesday evening at a Cobb County motel, and police are working to determine who is responsible.
Smyrna man convicted of murder after ankle monitor ties him to scene
Bobby Pegues, also known as Bobby Porter, was convicted on multiple charges stemming from a 2024 murder.
Bobby Pegues, also known as Bobby Porter, was convicted on multiple charges stemming from a 2024 murder.
‘Special Friends Day’ at North Georgia State Fair
For a few hours, the fairgrounds were reserved exclusively for children and young adults with special needs and their families
For a few hours, the fairgrounds were reserved exclusively for children and young adults with special needs and their families
Marietta SWAT team responds after taxi driver reports assault
A SWAT standoff ended with an arrest on Carolyn Street in Marietta.
A SWAT standoff ended with an arrest on Carolyn Street in Marietta.
NAACP defends Cobb teachers disciplined over Charlie Kirk comments
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs said that the organization is standing behind Cobb County teachers disciplined over comments related to Charlie Kirk.
Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs said that the organization is standing behind Cobb County teachers disciplined over comments related to Charlie Kirk.
Pope High names field after late football player Matt Hobby
Pope High School marked the 20th anniversary of its annual football fundraiser by officially naming its stadium field after a former player who inspired the effort.
Pope High School marked the 20th anniversary of its annual football fundraiser by officially naming its stadium field after a former player who inspired the effort.
Cobb County Brick Convention: A LEGO wonderland for fans of all ages
The Cobb County Brick Convention supports Creations for Charity, raising over $50,000 for LEGO sets for underprivileged children since 2023.
The Cobb County Brick Convention supports Creations for Charity, raising over $50,000 for LEGO sets for underprivileged children since 2023.
Security being increased for Kennesaw city council meetings
Elected officials and others are clearly on edge after the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk.
Elected officials and others are clearly on edge after the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk.