Former Cobb deputy indicted for faking illness to get donations
A former Cobb County Sheriff’s deputy has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of defrauding individuals and organizations by falsely claiming to have a serious illness in order to solicit donations.
A former Cobb County Sheriff’s deputy has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of defrauding individuals and organizations by falsely claiming to have a serious illness in order to solicit donations.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | March 28-30, 2025
From live music and art openings to food festivals, spring celebrations, and even a Guinness World Record attempt, there's no shortage of events happening March 28–30.
From live music and art openings to food festivals, spring celebrations, and even a Guinness World Record attempt, there's no shortage of events happening March 28–30.
Georgia Senate approves bill to ban cell phones in elementary, middle schools
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
The Georgia Senate passed a bill banning cell phones at public elementary and middle schools, effective July 2026 if signed into law.
Man charged with murdering Georgia grandmother was in country illegally, ICE says
A man accused of strangling a Cobb County grandmother and dumping her body in some bushes had entered the country illegally and was the subject of a deportation order since 2023, ICE officials say.
A man accused of strangling a Cobb County grandmother and dumping her body in some bushes had entered the country illegally and was the subject of a deportation order since 2023, ICE officials say.
Marietta woman competing to dance in Ciera's next music video
Marietta's Keive Gordon has made it to the semi-finals of Ciara's “Dance Icon” competition, and she needs your help to get to the top spot.
Marietta's Keive Gordon has made it to the semi-finals of Ciara's “Dance Icon” competition, and she needs your help to get to the top spot.
Cobb County server outage disrupting services for residents
Some Cobb County services remain affected by a server outage following an unscheduled maintenance operation over the weekend.
Some Cobb County services remain affected by a server outage following an unscheduled maintenance operation over the weekend.
Acworth attempted abduction: Family of toddler speaks out about Walmart incident
A Cobb County family is breathing a sigh of relief after a terrifying encounter inside a Walmart that ended with a 2-year-old boy safe and a suspect in custody.
A Cobb County family is breathing a sigh of relief after a terrifying encounter inside a Walmart that ended with a 2-year-old boy safe and a suspect in custody.
Cobb County crime analyst gives neglected dog new leash on life
A pup in Cobb County who has been through a lot has finally got her bark back. The severely neglected dog received a second chance at life after being rescued by a crime analyst.
A pup in Cobb County who has been through a lot has finally got her bark back. The severely neglected dog received a second chance at life after being rescued by a crime analyst.
Driver charged after Austell police find car in river
A driver is facing charges after Austell police discovered a car 50 feet down an embankment in the river.
A driver is facing charges after Austell police discovered a car 50 feet down an embankment in the river.
Kidnapping attempt thwarted at Acworth Walmart
Acworth police have arrested a man accused of trying to snatch a child away from their mother at a Walmart.
Acworth police have arrested a man accused of trying to snatch a child away from their mother at a Walmart.
Reward doubles to $10K in case of severely emaciated puppy abandoned in Cobb County
The reward has doubled for information leading to the arrest of whoever left a severely emaciated dog on a porch in Marietta.
The reward has doubled for information leading to the arrest of whoever left a severely emaciated dog on a porch in Marietta.
Dangerous Tren De Aragua gang member arrested in Georgia
A high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang, Tren De Aragua, was arrested in Cobb County.
A high-ranking member of the Venezuelan street gang, Tren De Aragua, was arrested in Cobb County.
Former Cobb County firefighter arrested for theft and burglary
A former Cobb County firefighter has been arrested.
A former Cobb County firefighter has been arrested.
Campbell High community rallies to reinstate beloved basketball coaches
The Campbell High School community is rallying around two long-time high school basketball coaches.
The Campbell High School community is rallying around two long-time high school basketball coaches.
Workers briefly trapped in collapsed trench in Cobb County
Two people were taken to a hospital in Cobb County after being briefly trapped in a collapsed trench.
Two people were taken to a hospital in Cobb County after being briefly trapped in a collapsed trench.
Cuffed, shackled Cobb County inmate punched and choked by deputy
The FOX 5 I-Team has obtained video of a handcuffed and shackled Cobb County inmate being punched repeatedly by a deputy then put into an oxygen-depriving chokehold at a local hospital.
The FOX 5 I-Team has obtained video of a handcuffed and shackled Cobb County inmate being punched repeatedly by a deputy then put into an oxygen-depriving chokehold at a local hospital.
Marietta City Schools votes to add new weapons detection systems
Marietta City Schools is the latest district to add weapons detection systems in their schools.
Marietta City Schools is the latest district to add weapons detection systems in their schools.
Severely emaciated puppy abandoned in metal cage in freezing weather, $5K reward offered
An emaciated dog was abandoned in a metal cage in freezing temperatures in Cobb County.
An emaciated dog was abandoned in a metal cage in freezing temperatures in Cobb County.
Man arrested for suspicious death last week on Pat Mell Road in Cobb County
Cobb County police have made an arrest in connection with a suspicious death in the 200 block of Pat Mell Road, near South Cobb Drive in the Marietta area.
Cobb County police have made an arrest in connection with a suspicious death in the 200 block of Pat Mell Road, near South Cobb Drive in the Marietta area.
Cobb County search warrant sparks hours-long SWAT standoff
A search warrant execution at a Cobb County home led to an hours-long standoff involving a large law enforcement presence.
A search warrant execution at a Cobb County home led to an hours-long standoff involving a large law enforcement presence.