Marietta man wanted for murder of stepfather captured after SWAT raid in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County SWAT arrested 26-year-old Pharron Banks Wednesday in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting in Marietta.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2025
From Halloween parties and Día de los Muertos celebrations to live music, festivals, theater, gaming and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Veteran officer Dan Ferrell takes command of Cobb police
James “Dan" Ferrell was unanimously confirmed as Cobb County police chief after serving as interim since spring.
Manhunt for stepson accused of killing Marietta man during dispute
Marietta police say 26-year-old Pharron Banks shot and killed his stepfather Michael Jackson during an argument.
Halloween happenings in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia are packed with haunted houses, spooky attractions, themed events, and festive food and drink specials to get you in the spirit.
Cobb County mom pleads guilty in toddler’s fentanyl death
A Cobb County mother will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges connected to her 2-year-old son’s fentanyl death, according to prosecutors.
Smyrna Police say U-Haul driver died from self-inflicted wounds during traffic stop
Medical examiner confirms Rooks died by a self-inflicted gunshot, not police gunfire.
Vigil for 10-year-old killed by head-on Cobb County collision
A 10-year-old named Tucker Sizemore is being remembered after he died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash earlier this month on Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton.
Man dies after encounter with Cobb County police, GBI investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into what happened Tuesday evening after a man died following a confrontation with Cobb County police officers.
New Wellstar hospital approved for hospital
State officials have approved plans for a new $1 billion Wellstar hospital in Acworth.
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run Monday night in Marietta
Cobb County police say they have arrested a Marietta man accused of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian Monday evening.
Teen critically injured in Franklin Gateway shooting; witnesses fled scene
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot Saturday night on Franklin Gateway.
58-year-old woman's body found in Cobb County extended stay
Cobb County police are investigating after a 58-year-old woman was found dead Sunday morning inside a room at the Extended Stay hotel on Powers Ferry Road.
Missing Marietta dentist found after man spots her, calls 911
A missing Cobb County dentist was found safe days after she was reported missing.
Teen injured in Marietta parking lot shooting
A teenage boy was hospitalized after being shot in a Marietta parking lot Saturday night, police said.
Search intensifies for Marietta dentist whose car was found abandoned
Police found Dr. Nadler’s phone at home but no sign of her or her car.
Suspected pipe bomb on I-75 in Cobb County was empty, police say
All lanes of Interstate 75 near Terrell Mill Road were reopened shortly before 6 p.m. after being closed for nearly three hours.
Shooting at Mableton gas station leads to arrest of 18-year-old
Cobb County Police are investigating an incident near a Marathon gas station on Mableton Parkway.
Domestic-related shooting reported in Kennesaw Friday morning
Kennesaw Police Department have not provided details about the shooting at this time.
Cobb County man accused of killing, burying girlfriend denied bond
Cecil McCrary is charged with murder, theft, and concealing the death of his girlfriend, Tangi Davis.