Acworth man sentenced to 30 years for child molestation

Alexander David Eppsteiner, 27, of Acworth, entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to two counts of aggravated child molestation and two counts of child molestation.

Storage unit thief steals $300K worth of inventory from Smyrna hair extension boutique owner

A metro Atlanta business owner is trying to get back to business after she says someone ransacked her Smyrna storage unit—taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in merchandise with them.

Family honors fallen Cobb County officer 30 years after his death

Thirty years ago, Officer Robert Ingram was shot and killed by a man who had just been released from prison. The 24-year-old was the first Cobb County officer killed in the line of duty.

All I-75 lanes reopen after dump truck takes out sign

All northbound lanes on I-75 have been reopened after an hours-long shutdown. A dump truck reportedly hit an overhead sign late Wednesday afternoon, leaving debris in the road.

Ruptured sewage line dumps over 150K gallons of waste into Sewell Mill Creek

Cobb County leaders are warning people living in East Cobb to stay out of Sewell Mill Creek after a ruptured sewage line dumped more than 150,000 gallons of sewage into the creek.

Motorcyclist killed by turning Toyota Camry in Marietta

A motorcyclist was killed in Marietta when a driver attempted to turn in front of him, according to police.

Life in prison for Cobb County stepfather convicted of sexually abusing girl

Jason Lamont Callahan, 46, has been found guilty by a Cobb County jury on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and six counts of child molestation

Volunteers key to MUST Ministries Summer Lunch success

The MUST Ministries Summer Lunch program helps "bridge the hunger gap" for local students who rely on free and reduced meals during the school year.

KSU student dies after rescuing drowning friend at Myrtle Beach

Daniel Rowe drowned trying to save the life of a friend while on vacation at Myrtle Beach. The 18-year-old had just finished his freshman year at Kennesaw State.

Driver slams into Acworth man on his way home from fireworks, leaves him in the street

Acworth police are searching for the driver of a car who slammed into a man driving a golf cart and took off. The driver of the golf cart is now in the hospital.

Cobb County apartment fire likely caused by lightning

The storm that rolled through Monday night may be to blame for an apartment fire in Cobb County. Fire officials believe a lightning strike started a blaze at the 300 Riverside Parkway apartment complex.

Fourth of July celebrations in metro Atlanta | July 2023

No matter where you live in metro Atlanta, there's probably going to be a Fourth of July celebration near you. Here's a list of celebrations.