Execution date set for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys

Georgia has set a Dec. 17 execution date for Stacey Ian Humphreys, convicted in the 2003 kidnapping and killing of two Cobb County real estate agents.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

Cobb County training school bus involved in crash

Cobb County police say a school district training bus hit a utility pole after a trainee accidentally pressed the gas instead of the brake; no one was injured.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 28-30, 2025

From tree lightings and holiday markets to live music, film marathons and vintage pop-ups, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the post-Thanksgiving weekend across metro Atlanta.

Christmas & holiday festivities in metro Atlanta | 2025

List of holiday happenings and Christmas-related activities and celebrations in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.

Marietta store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun

A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep

Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home

A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.

Acworth police searching for missing 21-year-old man

Acworth police are searching for 21-year-old Kenny Jackson, who was last seen Wednesday at Brook Run Skate Park in Dunwoody before his car was spotted in Oconee County.

Small kitchen fire temporarily closes Superica Battery

Small kitchen fire at Superica in The Battery triggered sprinklers and was quickly contained by Cobb County firefighters.

Man arrested after firing gun near busy Cobb County intersection

Cobb County police arrested a man after he opened fire near a busy intersection on Cumberland Parkway Sunday afternoon.

Train hits car near Marietta Square, blocking part of Waverly Way

A train struck a car near the Marietta Square on Saturday evening, blocking part of Waverly Way; no one was injured, but police warn people to avoid crossing the tracks on foot.

New Cobb Police chief has plans for future
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FOX 5's Denise Dillon speaks exclusively to the new chief of the Cobb County Police Department. He explains what his plans are for the future, and what he plans to prioritize.

Matthew Lanz sentenced to life for murders of Cherokee firefighter, wife

The case against Matthew Scott Lanz reached its conclusion Friday as a judge handed down a sweeping sentence for the 2021 murders of Justin and Amber Hicks.

Matthew Lanz guilty of 2021 murders of Cherokee firefighter, wife

A judge found Matthew Scott Lanz guilty of murdering neighbors Justin and Amber Hicks, concluding an emotional bench trial centered on forensic evidence and Lanz’s mental health history.

New $4.75 stormwater fee to begin June 1 in Cobb County

Cobb County residents will soon see higher stormwater fees after commissioners approved a rate increase aimed at generating millions for infrastructure improvements.