Fight at Powder Springs Zaxby's ends with 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
Three teens were rushed to an area hospital after a fight at a Zaxby's in Cobb County. One of those teens have since died.
Coweta County Schools becomes latest victim of ransomware attack
A ransomware attack trying to steal sensitive information forced Coweta County Schools to cancel SAT tests at three high schools over the weekend. It's just the latest cyberattack targeted metro Atlanta agencies.
Cobb County community leaders demand charges be dropped against accused Walmart kidnapper
The Cobb County Democratic Committee is advocating for the release of Mahendra Patel, a 56-year-old man charged with attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Acworth. Despite their calls, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office has stated they will proceed with the case.
Cyber Security expert explains depth of Cobb County ransomware hack
A Russian-speaking hacking group said it would release hundreds of thousands of documents containing sensitive, personal information from the Cobb County government’s servers by Saturday.
Mableton beauty supply store struggles with rising costs amid Trump tariffs
Two women who own a beauty supply store in Mableton say they are struggling to keep their business afloat while maintaining fair prices for their customers amid Trump-imposed tariffs.
Fallen officers honored during candlelight vigil in Marietta
Law enforcement officers and families gathered in Marietta to honor fallen officers from Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas Counties during a candlelight vigil organized by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 13.
17-year-old arrested for shooting that injured 2 teens near Marietta park
Marietta SWAT arrested 17-year-old Xavier Ivan Moreno in connection with an April 21 shooting that injured two teens near North Marietta Parkway.
Shots fired at Marietta auto shop results in SWAT standoff, 1 arrested
Police say the situation began when a man entered the Marietta auto shop and began to physically and verbally attack his wife while she was working.
Cobb County removes 'American Psycho' from school libraries
"American Psycho" is the 36th book to be removed from Cobb County school library shelves since 2023.
1 in custody after SWAT standoff at Marietta home
One person is in custody after police say a domestic dispute at a Marietta home escalated into a standoff with SWAT.
'Reckless' driver runs over teen in Marietta parking lot, police say
Marietta police say a reckless driver doing burnouts in a parking lot hit a pedestrian late Friday night.
Cobb County Schools' Fleet Maintenance team raises alarm over staff shortages, aging equipment
Cobb County Schools' fleet maintenance team showed up in force at Thursday night's school board meeting to talk about staff shortages and poor equipment.
Campbell High coaches reinstated amid massive outcry
Two long-time high school basketball coaches who were recently let go will now be back on the court.
Police warn about fake money circulating around Kennesaw
Kennesaw police are asking residents and businesses to keep an eye out after receiving reports of phony $100 bills being circulated in the area.
Illinois man killed Wednesday night in Cobb County near Busbee, Barrett parkways
Cobb County police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday night near the intersection of George Busbee Parkway and Ernest Barrett Parkway.
Traffic alert: Multiple crashes disrupting traffic in metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta drivers are facing a rough start to the morning commute with two major traffic disruptions reported near Spaghetti Junction.
Heart-shaped tattoo leads to arrest in Cobb County burglary spree
A Cobb County man has been arrested on multiple counts of burglary, including breaking into an elementary school and three homes.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 25-27, 2025
From music festivals and food fairs to theater performances, art tours, and outdoor adventures, there's something happening for everyone between April 25–27.
Homeless female inmate dies at Cobb County detention center
Bunnie Large, a 42-year-old homeless woman, died while in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on April 22; the cause of death is under investigation.
Cobb County 20-year-old sentenced to life for 'disturbing' child molestation case, DA says
The judge described the 20-year-old Cobb County man as a "predator who poses a significant danger to the community,"