Home Depot CEO going on temporary medical absence, company says

Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence from the Cobb County retail headquarters, according to a company announcement on Wednesday.

Family grieves toddler found deceased in Marietta woods; 'He was a joy'

The family of 2-year-old Messiah Harris spoke publicly Wednesday morning after the toddler's body was discovered hidden in a wooded area near a Marietta apartment complex last Friday.

Drone, K-9 locate man wanted for Austell salon break-in

Police in Austell arrested a man Tuesday following an early morning break-in at a local beauty salon.

Scooter rider critically injured in crash on Powder Springs Road

A scooter rider suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after being struck by two cars while crossing Powder Springs Road outside a crosswalk west of Hammond Woods Circle, according to police.

Man dies after losing control of truck on Ernest Barrett Parkway

A Marietta man has died days after losing control of his pickup truck and crashing into a tanker truck on Ernest Barrett Parkway, authorities said.

Inconsistent 911 call leads to arrest in 2-year-old's death

A man accused of hiding 2-year-old Messiah Harris’s body in Marietta woods over the weekend remains jailed under additional criminal charges.

GDOT reopens I-285 lanes ahead of schedule

I-285 reopened all northbound and southbound lanes on Sunday ahead of schedule following weekend construction across Atlanta, Smyrna and Fulton County, according to state transportation officials.

Man charged after allegedly placing toddler's body in Marietta woods

A man is now facing charges in connection with the death investigation of a 2-year-old found near a Marietta apartment complex after he was reported missing Friday.

I-285 Closure: Shutdown planned in both directions with major detours

Expect heavy delays and detours as weekend closures on I-285 between South Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road are set for ongoing westside reconstruction.

5 arrested after U-Haul chase ends in Cobb County Wednesday

Five suspects are in custody after a police pursuit in Cobb County that ended Wednesday near Riverview Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Canton rideshare ends with $1K offer at diner, bribery attempt

A rideshare driver was assaulted, threatened and offered cash during a violent ride that ended at the Marietta Diner.

Man arrested in deadly DUI Cobb County crash, police say

A man is now facing charges in a deadly DUI crash in Cobb County that happened Tuesday night, according to police.

Multi-vehicle crashes snarl I-75 in Cobb County Tuesday morning

Two major crashes are causing significant traffic delays on Interstate 75 in Cobb County Tuesday morning, including an eight-vehicle pileup involving three tractor-trailers.

Marietta High seniors keep 60-year toilet paper tradition alive

Marietta High School seniors covered the campus with an estimated 1,000 rolls of toilet paper to celebrate the first day of school.

60-year toilet paper tradition in Marietta
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Marietta High School seniors covered the campus with an estimated 1,000 rolls of toilet paper to celebrate the first day of school. Brittany Edney reporting.