Justice Department to scrutinize elections in multiple Georgia counties

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday it will monitor voting procedures in several Georgia counties during the upcoming general election on Nov. 5.

Cobb County judge extends absentee ballot deadline amid delays

A judge in Cobb County has extended the deadline for absentee ballots mailed this week to be returned and counted.

Tuberculosis test results come back for possibly exposed Cobb County students

All 200 Cobb County students and staff members who were tested after a possible exposure to tuberculosis have been found to be negative for the disease.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 1-3, 2024

From Dia de los Muertos celebrations and the Native American Festival to live music, art exhibits, and family-friendly festivals, there’s something for everyone.

Motorcyclist killed in collision on Cobb Parkway on Monday

The Cobb County Police Department’s S.T.E.P. Unit is assisting Acworth Police in investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Cobb Parkway near Lake Acworth Drive around 2:42 p.m. Monday.

Cobb County Police Department hit by 'baby boom'

In 2024 so far, 30 officers with the Cobb County Police Department have welcomed new bundles of joy to their families.

Pedestrian struck outside Cobb County crosswalk, police say

The Cobb County Police Department’s Special Operations S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Unit is investigating a serious pedestrian collision that occurred Sunday evening.

Memorial services for Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim at KSU, USF

Kennesaw State University and the University of South Florida are holding celebration of life services for Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, their former men's basketball coach who died in Tampa from medical complications.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Oct. 25-27, 2024

Looking for things to do around metro Atlanta? Whether you’re in the mood for fall festivals, live music, Halloween fun, or foodie events, we’ve got you covered.

Former Kennesaw State basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43

Kennesaw State University is mourning the loss of Amir Abdur-Rahim, a former men's basketball coach, who passed away due to complications from a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.

Atlanta bicyclist seriously injured in collision with truck in Cobb County

The Cobb County Police Department’s Special Operations S.T.E.P. (Selective Traffic Enforcement Program) Unit is investigating a serious injury collision involving a bicyclist that occurred on the morning of Oct. 23.

Georgia jail welcomes state-of-the-art robots to security team

The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office officially unveiled its new DEKA Sentry Robots on Wednesday as the agency looks to enhance security at its jail.

Vinings apartment residents forced to travel to pick up mail due to broken mailboxes

Residents at a Vinings apartment complex haven't had a mailbox in almost a year. They say the property's management told them to pick up their mail at the post office in the next city over.