Marietta High School student arrested for bringing knife to school
A Marietta High School student is facing criminal charges after school staff found a knife and a vape device in her possession earlier this month.
A Marietta High School student is facing criminal charges after school staff found a knife and a vape device in her possession earlier this month.
Cobb County to disburse $7.9M in opioid settlement funds to combat crisis
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Millions of dollars to combat the opioid crisis are soon to be disbursed to help address the opioid epidemic.
Man charged with attempted kidnapping of girl at Cobb County school bus stop
A 12-year-old girl is safe and a man is in custody after police say he attempted to kidnap her while she was waiting for her school bus.
A 12-year-old girl is safe and a man is in custody after police say he attempted to kidnap her while she was waiting for her school bus.
Kennesaw State students’ outcry against removal of Black studies major
For the first time, we’re hearing from students at Kennesaw State University about the school’s decision to get rid of several majors of study, including Black Studies.
For the first time, we’re hearing from students at Kennesaw State University about the school’s decision to get rid of several majors of study, including Black Studies.
2 Memphis murder suspects, 2 others arrested in Marietta area
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
Four individuals from Memphis, Tennessee, are in custody after a joint operation between the Marietta Police Department and the FBI Safe Streets Gang Task Force.
Train derails in Smyrna neighborhood, cleanup underway
Crews are working to clean up a train derailment that spilled timber in a Smyrna neighborhood early Friday morning.
Crews are working to clean up a train derailment that spilled timber in a Smyrna neighborhood early Friday morning.
Georgia first responders unite for mental health conference to combat trauma
First responders from more than 50 agencies across Georgia gathered in Marietta on Thursday for a mental health conference.
First responders from more than 50 agencies across Georgia gathered in Marietta on Thursday for a mental health conference.
Pebblebrook's Sonic Edge wins national a cappella title on Broadway
Sonic Edge, a 16-member a cappella ensemble from Cobb County’s CCCEPA at Pebblebrook High School, won the national title at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA).
Sonic Edge, a 16-member a cappella ensemble from Cobb County’s CCCEPA at Pebblebrook High School, won the national title at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA).
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.
A Cobb County man charged with attempted kidnapping appeared in court Tuesday morning, where a judge considered whether he should be granted bond.
KSU grad is school record-breaking athlete, Olympic hopeful, and will debut in WWE
Kali Terza will be graduating from Kennesaw State University this Friday with a degree in criminal justice and a minor in cybersecurity.
Kali Terza will be graduating from Kennesaw State University this Friday with a degree in criminal justice and a minor in cybersecurity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.