Acworth bar security guard killed after reportedly protecting woman

A Douglasville man faces felony murder charges after a security guard was shot and killed while protecting a woman at an Acworth bar.

St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Acworth man shot by Powder Springs police during mental health call

Police in Powder Springs shot and killed a man Tuesday night after authorities say he produced a weapon during a response to a mental health crisis call.

Man accused of damaging offering box, burglarizing St. Joseph Catholic Church

A 25-year-old man is facing charges after Marietta police say he attempted to burglarize a church that he had previously asked for financial help.

Motorcyclist killed in Sunday collision in Cobb County

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening following a head-on collision on Ebenezer Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.

17 charged after large teen gathering at The Battery Atlanta

Days after more than 100 teenagers gathered at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend, Cobb County police announced that 17 people, minors and adults, have been charged in connection with the gathering.

Cobb County temporarily pauses new data center development

Cobb County leaders have approved a unanimous moratorium on new data centers, pausing permits for six months to evaluate community impact.

Cobb female student makes history in HVAC competition

A junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy has made history in a statewide skilled trades competition.

Concord Crossing residents working to recover following deadly fire

Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.

Vigil held for young man found dead in Marietta's Fair Oaks Park

A nonprofit held a prayer vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga, found dead last week at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta.

Man killed in stabbing at Marietta mobile home park

A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.