Acworth Walmart alleged kidnapping attempt: Suspect released from jail

A Cobb County man charged with attempted kidnapping appeared in court Tuesday morning, where a judge considered whether he should be granted bond.

Honduran national pleads not guilty to murdering Cobb County grandmother

A Honduran national who ICE says was in the United States illegally since 2021 has pleaded not guilty to murdering a Cobb County grandmother and violating her body.

Deputy investigated for 'aggravated assault' over inmate punching, choking

An incident report released to the FOX 5 I-Team shows two deputies have been named in an investigation into the beating of a shackled Cobb County inmate at a hospital earlier this year.

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.

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.

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.