Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 1-3, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including festivals, live music, free movies, family-friendly events, art, theater, sports and more.
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including festivals, live music, free movies, family-friendly events, art, theater, sports and more.
Fake Love, Real Fraud: Marietta man convicted in $3M romance scam
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
Kenneth G. Akpieyi of Marietta was convicted on three federal charges for his role in a romance scam that defrauded victims out of more than $3 million.
PPP loan fraud: Marietta man spent millions on mansion, luxury cars
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after obtaining a fraudulent $9.6 million PPP loan.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said 49-year-old Carl Delano Torjagbo, also known as Karl Lucius Delano, was convicted of bank fraud, wire fraud and money laundering after obtaining a fraudulent $9.6 million PPP loan.
Dashcam shows wild police pursuit of stolen truck cab in Cobb County
Newly released police video shows a stolen truck cab leading Cobb County officers on a dangerous high-speed chase along Dallas Highway.
Newly released police video shows a stolen truck cab leading Cobb County officers on a dangerous high-speed chase along Dallas Highway.
Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
List of back-to-school drives, giveaways and related events for the 2025-2026 school year in metro Atlanta.
Dog rescued from scorching hot pickup truck, owners face animal cruelty charges
A dog was found in distress in a wire crate in the bed of a pickup truck on a hot day, with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees.
A dog was found in distress in a wire crate in the bed of a pickup truck on a hot day, with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees.
Thousands of metro Atlanta students attend back-to-school giveaways
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
As summer break draws to a close, school districts across metro Atlanta are preparing for the start of a new academic year, with many students heading back to classrooms as early as this week.
Veteran's brain returned to family in cardboard box, lawsuit claims
The Butlers are suing two funeral homes after discovering their deceased son's brain in a sealed cardboard box among his belongings.
The Butlers are suing two funeral homes after discovering their deceased son's brain in a sealed cardboard box among his belongings.
Democrats call for reversal of Cobb school board's changes to public comments
A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.
A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.
Neighbors worried after teen critically injured in Austell shooting
Residents in an Austell neighborhood are worried after a 13-year-old boy was shot in the head earlier this week.
Residents in an Austell neighborhood are worried after a 13-year-old boy was shot in the head earlier this week.
Flood forces temporary closure of West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta
The West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta is temporarily closed due to a flood, with repairs underway by the property owner.
The West Cobb VA Clinic in Marietta is temporarily closed due to a flood, with repairs underway by the property owner.
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.
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.
Group pushes for affordable housing solutions in Cobb County
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.
A Better Cobb is advocating to address rising homeownership costs in Cobb County.
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.
Anesthesiologist Ariana Nicole Lyons was arrested for misdemeanor theft and felony possession of Diprivan Propofol, a controlled substance.
3 juveniles arrested after young boy shot in Cobb County neighborhood, police say
Authorities say three juvenile suspects have been taken into custody for the shooting of a young boy in Cobb County.
Authorities say three juvenile suspects have been taken into custody for the shooting of a young boy in Cobb County.
Whataburger opens new location in Acworth
The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.
The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.
Two arrested in connection with vehicle break-ins at Kennesaw Mountain Park
Matias Gutierrez and Edgardo Cadiz were arrested for vehicle break-ins at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
Matias Gutierrez and Edgardo Cadiz were arrested for vehicle break-ins at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
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.
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.
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.
Paleteria La Providencia recalls popsicles over Listeria concerns
Paleteria La Providencia is recalling three ice cream popsicle flavors due to potential Listeria contamination.
Paleteria La Providencia is recalling three ice cream popsicle flavors due to potential Listeria contamination.