3 kids left in car at Cobb County mall, mom arrested

Cobb police say 3 children, ages 2, 5, and 7, were left in a car in the parking lot of Town Center Mall while their mother was in the mall.

Cobb teacher, coach arrested in Special Victim Unit investigation

The Cobb County Police Department announced Wednesday morning that a 37-year-old Acworth man was taken into custody on charges related to sexual offenses involving a minor.

Accused shooter facing new charges after killing Acworth security guard

The man accused of shooting and killing 28-year-old Jordan Jones is facing new charges after the deadly incident that happened at a newly opened Acworth bar over the weekend.

Man shot to death at Powder Springs Park identified

Police have identified the man who was shot and killed Sunday night at a park in Powder Springs.

Man accused of Marietta armed carjacking, kidnapping family

Cobb County deputies have arrested a man accused of carjacking a woman with three children in the car over the weekend and forcing her to drive him to multiple locations, before taking over the vehicle and crashing it.

24-year-old woman shot, killed Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta

Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot to death Friday morning on Waldrep Circle.

'Gentle giant': Friends remember man killed in Acworth bar shooting

Three childhood friends and former teammates are remembering their loved one, Jordan Jones, after he was shot and killed while working security at an Acworth bar on Saturday.

Security guard killed in Acworth bar shooting identified by police

Police have identified a security guard killed early Saturday morning at a recently opened Acworth bar after breaking up a fight.

Acworth bar security guard killed after reportedly protecting woman

A Douglasville man faces felony murder charges after a security guard was shot and killed while protecting a woman at an Acworth bar.

St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Acworth man shot by Powder Springs police during mental health call

Police in Powder Springs shot and killed a man Tuesday night after authorities say he produced a weapon during a response to a mental health crisis call.

Man accused of damaging offering box, burglarizing St. Joseph Catholic Church

A 25-year-old man is facing charges after Marietta police say he attempted to burglarize a church that he had previously asked for financial help.

Motorcyclist killed in Sunday collision in Cobb County

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening following a head-on collision on Ebenezer Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.