Marietta City Schools cellphone ban now focus of groundbreaking study
Marietta City Schools is now part of a study involving the impact cellphones have on students.
Kennesaw blaze engulfs home; 2 hospitalized
A house fire in Kennesaw, which shut down Old 41 Highway NW for several hours early Monday evening, is under investigation.
1 killed, 1 injured in crash with tractor-trailer on I-75 Saturday
The Cobb County Police Department’s Special Operations Unit is investigating a fatal collision that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstrate 75 southbound, just north of Delk Road in Marietta.
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Some Cobb County schools adjust dismissal times for deputy’s funeral traffic
The Cobb Department of Transportation has issued a major traffic advisory for tomorrow afternoon, Friday, Aug. 23. Middle school and high school dismissal times are being adjusted.
Waycross man charged after allegedly committing sex act in Kennesaw church
William Causey, a 31-year-old from Waycross, has been charged with public indecency and vandalism to a place of worship.
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One Cobb County intersection sees 59 car crashes since 2021: police
Cobb County police say they have responded to 59 crashes at the intersection where Hiram, Gaydon and Florence roads meet since 2021, including one on Saturday.
Lake Acworth deemed safe after sewer line overflow last week
Access to Lake Acworth has been restricted for days after a grease blockage caused sewage to spill into one of creeks that flows into the Cobb County lake.
Man found shot to death on lawn near Sweetwater Park Saturday morning
Cobb County police have tracked down the suspect accused of shooting and killing a man in Austell.
Atlanta driver ejected in three-car crash involving Marietta police
An Atlanta woman is still recovering in the hospital after being ejected from her car during a crash involving two Marietta police officers.
Marietta police officers, Mustang driver injured in crash by iconic Big Chicken
Two Marietta police officers and the driver of a Ford Mustang were injured in a crash near the Big Chicken on Friday evening.
Powder Springs woman suing Cobb County police for $5M
A Powder Springs resident, Nicole Buchanan, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Cobb County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), alleging that she was a victim of excessive force during the execution of a warrant for her son on March 10, 2022.
Cobb County Schools remove more books: Here’s the full list and why they were pulled
The Cobb County School District has pulled 13 more books it deems to be sexually explicit from its school libraries.
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Big Georgia county to start charging some costs to people who challenge the eligibility of voters
An election board in one of Georgia’s largest counties has voted to start charging people who challenge the eligibility of voters for the cost of notifying the challenged voters.
Death of Nathain Jenkins: Cobb County police chief reveals outstanding warrants, asks for patience
Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer is holding a press conference at 4 p.m. to give an update on the death of 32-year-old Nathan Jenkins, who was shot and killed in a confrontation with Cobb County police on Friday evening.
District attorney warns of scam targeting metro Atlanta defendants
Officials say scammers are posting as Cobb County prosecutors to try and defraud defendants and defense attorneys.
Motorcyclist killed in late Sunday night crash in Cobb County
The Cobb County Police Department's Special Operations S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Unit is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a man late Sunday night.
2 pedestrians hit by train in Cobb County
Two pedestrians have been rushed to the hospital after they were hit by a CSX train early Monday morning, Cobb police say.