Unclaimed cremated remains highlight gaps in Georgia funeral regulations

After the discovery of dozens of cremated remains inside a closed Marietta funeral home, one state lawmaker says this highlights a significant problem in Georgia that the State Legislature must address.

Man arrested Thursday for stabbing brother in Marietta

A domestic dispute between two brothers ended tragically Thursday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another in custody.

Man sentenced to life without parole for deadly Acworth home invasion

A Cobb County man has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after being convicted of orchestrating a deadly home invasion.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 22-24, 2024

Looking for fun and festive ways to spend your time in and around metro Atlanta this weekend? Check out this list.

Dozens of cremated remains discovered in abandoned Cobb County funeral home

Authorities in Marietta are investigating after 35 boxes of cremated human remains, along with death certificates and other documents, were discovered in an abandoned building on Canton Road.

Passenger testifies in DUI trial of driver accused of killing Harrison HS student

A passenger in the SUV that killed a 17-year-old Harrison High School honor student and athlete last year took the stand on day two of the trial for Jerome "Jerry" Cox.

Missing: 13-year-old missing from Lawrenceville since Nov. 17

Cobb County police are looking for a missing 13-year-old and they are asking the public for their help to find her.

Witnesses recall fatal crash that claimed life of Kennesaw teen

Testimony has begun in the trial of Jerome Cox, who is accused of driving under the influence and fatally striking 18-year-old Olivia Pugh in December 2023.

14-year-old charged with false threats toward Allatoona High School

A 14-year-old student is accused of making false threats that triggered a "code red" alert at his Cobb County high school two days in a row.

Cobb County sheriff facing lawsuit after allegedly silencing critics on social media

Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens is facing a lawsuit over alleged violations of free speech after critics claim they were silenced on the sheriff’s office Facebook page.

Smyrna leaders hold training to help parents detect violent tendencies in children

Smyrna city leaders are hosting forums to tackle youth violence by educating adults on signs of aggression and giving out resources for crisis prevention with police and social workers.

Trial begins for man accused of DUI in deadly Cobb County collision

A Cobb County jury of 12 has been seated in the trial of Jerome Cox. The man is charged in the December 2023 death of 17-year-old honors student Olivia Pugh.

2015 Telfair County double murder: Man pleads guilty to killing couple

A Telfair County man has pleaded guilty to the 2015 murders of a Cobb County couple who were lured to the area through a Craigslist ad.

Felon arrested for massive copper theft at Marietta hospital site

Marrieta police say a man stole hundreds of pounds of copper from a construction site at a local hospital. He may have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for a "meddling" subcontractor who witnessed the whole thing.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Nov. 15-17, 2024

Whether you’re in the mood to taste, laugh, or explore, check out these exciting events happening across the city.