Alabama man admits to extorting Kennesaw woman, hundreds of teens in social media plot
Jamarcus Mosley pleaded guilty to a three-year "sextortion" scheme targeting hundreds of teenagers and young adults nationwide.
Jamarcus Mosley pleaded guilty to a three-year "sextortion" scheme targeting hundreds of teenagers and young adults nationwide.
Two teen organizers arrested in Battery takeover investigation, police say
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Cobb police brace for new ‘teen takeovers’ after 17 arrests at The Battery
Cobb County police are increasing patrols and monitoring social media to prevent a second "teen takeover" this weekend.
Cobb County police are increasing patrols and monitoring social media to prevent a second "teen takeover" this weekend.
17 charged after large teen gathering at The Battery Atlanta
Days after more than 100 teenagers gathered at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend, Cobb County police announced that 17 people, minors and adults, have been charged in connection with the gathering.
Days after more than 100 teenagers gathered at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend, Cobb County police announced that 17 people, minors and adults, have been charged in connection with the gathering.
Cobb County temporarily pauses new data center development
Cobb County leaders have approved a unanimous moratorium on new data centers, pausing permits for six months to evaluate community impact.
Cobb County leaders have approved a unanimous moratorium on new data centers, pausing permits for six months to evaluate community impact.
Cobb female student makes history in HVAC competition
A junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy has made history in a statewide skilled trades competition.
A junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy has made history in a statewide skilled trades competition.
Concord Crossing residents working to recover following deadly fire
Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.
Residents who survived a fatal fire at the Concord Crossing apartments returned to the damaged building Tuesday to look through the burned remains of their possessions.
$1B project takes shape to overhaul ‘horrendous’ I-20/I-285 West interchange
GDOT is overhauling the nation’s sixth-worst truck bottleneck at the I-20 and I-285 West interchange with a $1 billion project.
GDOT is overhauling the nation’s sixth-worst truck bottleneck at the I-20 and I-285 West interchange with a $1 billion project.
Vigil held for young man found dead in Marietta's Fair Oaks Park
A nonprofit held a prayer vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga, found dead last week at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta.
A nonprofit held a prayer vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga, found dead last week at Fair Oaks Park in Marietta.
Man killed in stabbing at Marietta mobile home park
A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.
A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.
Addison Elementary Principal Jill Spiva resigns following DUI arrest
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following a DUI arrest and crash.
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following a DUI arrest and crash.
Cobb leaders address death of Atlanta man found in Fair Oaks Park
Cobb County leaders held a press conference on Monday to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga whose body was discovered Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Cobb County leaders held a press conference on Monday to address the death of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga whose body was discovered Wednesday morning in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Former WNBA champion dead after I-285 weekend crash
A 43-year-old College Park woman was killed in a crash on I-285 northbound near Cobb Parkway.
A 43-year-old College Park woman was killed in a crash on I-285 northbound near Cobb Parkway.
Tragedy at Concord Crossing: 3 dead, 30 displaced in accidental fire
Three people are dead after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Cobb County late Sunday night, according to the Cobb County fire department.
Three people are dead after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Cobb County late Sunday night, according to the Cobb County fire department.
Large crowd of teens gather at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend
Cobb County police reportedly increased patrols at The Battery Atlanta Saturday night after monitoring social media posts regarding a planned large-scale teen meetup.
Cobb County police reportedly increased patrols at The Battery Atlanta Saturday night after monitoring social media posts regarding a planned large-scale teen meetup.
Former Cobb County church leader pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Marcus Kendall Turner, a former leader at Worship With Wonders Church, was sentenced to 25 years without parole for the sexual abuse of a middle school student.
Marcus Kendall Turner, a former leader at Worship With Wonders Church, was sentenced to 25 years without parole for the sexual abuse of a middle school student.
Cobb County officials address misinformation regarding Fair Oaks Park death investigation
Police say they have found no signs of foul play in the death of a 21-year-old Atlanta man whose body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Police say they have found no signs of foul play in the death of a 21-year-old Atlanta man whose body was discovered in a wooded area of Fair Oaks Park.
Samuel Harris pleads guilty to 2024 campus shooting of former girlfriend
Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.
Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.
Marietta police join ICE task force to protect state funding
The Marietta Police Department joined an ICE task force to comply with Georgia’s HB 1105 and protect its state funding. No immigration arrests have been made.
The Marietta Police Department joined an ICE task force to comply with Georgia’s HB 1105 and protect its state funding. No immigration arrests have been made.
Smyrna man arrested in 2025 hit-and-run of pedestrian
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.
Cobb County authorities have arrested a Smyrna man in connection with a serious hit-and-run that left a pedestrian hospitalized last year.