Acworth man charged in elderly exploitation case involving relative
An Acworth Police Department investigation into a missing person case led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man accused of exploiting and isolating an elderly victim from his family.
An Acworth Police Department investigation into a missing person case led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man accused of exploiting and isolating an elderly victim from his family.
Live results of Georgia Primary 2026 for Cobb County
Tracking live election results of the 2026 Georgia Primary for Cobb County races.
Tracking live election results of the 2026 Georgia Primary for Cobb County races.
17-year-old charged after pointing toy rifle during 'senior assassin'
Cobb County police officers arrested a 17-year-old Monday evening after a game of "senior assassin" led to a passenger pointing a realistic toy rifle out of a car window.
Cobb County police officers arrested a 17-year-old Monday evening after a game of "senior assassin" led to a passenger pointing a realistic toy rifle out of a car window.
New academy pipeline changes how Cobb police recruit students
The Cobb County Police Department is teaming up with Chattahoochee Tech to build a seamless pathway from college courses directly into a law enforcement career.
The Cobb County Police Department is teaming up with Chattahoochee Tech to build a seamless pathway from college courses directly into a law enforcement career.
Unsafe blue-green algae bloom reported at Lake Allatoona
Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.
Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.
How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday
Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.
Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.
Kemp signs HB 369: Metro Atlanta counties face nonpartisan shift
Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.
House Bill 369: DeKalb and Fulton DAs challenge constitutionality
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
DeKalb and Fulton county district attorneys issued a joint statement Tuesday opposing House Bill 369 as it nears a final deadline for executive action.
Atlanta Braves honor Ted Turner and Bobby Cox at Truist Park
The Atlanta Braves honored Ted Turner and Bobby Cox Tuesday night at Truist Park after the two legendary figures died just days apart.
The Atlanta Braves honored Ted Turner and Bobby Cox Tuesday night at Truist Park after the two legendary figures died just days apart.
HB 369: Cobb County leaders demand Kemp veto election bill
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
Cobb County leaders are demanding Gov. Brian Kemp veto House Bill 369, which would remove party labels from local elections in five Georgia counties.
2 shot, 2 suspects arrested after Franklin Gateway robbery
Marietta police have arrested two individuals following a shooting that left two people wounded in a parking lot off of Franklin Gateway last week.
Marietta police have arrested two individuals following a shooting that left two people wounded in a parking lot off of Franklin Gateway last week.
Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'
A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.
A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.
Braves fans honor legendary manager Bobby Cox at Truist Park
Braves fans gathered at Truist Park Saturday to pay tribute to legendary manager Bobby Cox following his death at age 84.
Braves fans gathered at Truist Park Saturday to pay tribute to legendary manager Bobby Cox following his death at age 84.
Acworth Police warn against teen beach takeover this weekend
Acworth police say they are monitoring social media posts promoting a teen gathering at Acworth Beach.
Acworth police say they are monitoring social media posts promoting a teen gathering at Acworth Beach.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes of I-285NB in Smyrna area
A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County initially during the morning commute.
A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County initially during the morning commute.
18-year-old escapes Marietta hotel, leads to human trafficking bust
Jaime Hernandez-Campos, 36, is in the Cobb County Jail facing charges of rape and human trafficking after an 18-year-old woman escaped a Marietta hotel.
Jaime Hernandez-Campos, 36, is in the Cobb County Jail facing charges of rape and human trafficking after an 18-year-old woman escaped a Marietta hotel.
Dog the Bounty Hunter: Duane Chapman spotted in Cobb County
Reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman assisted law enforcement in Cobb County Thursday to apprehend an unidentified individual.
Reality TV star Duane "Dog" Chapman assisted law enforcement in Cobb County Thursday to apprehend an unidentified individual.
Acworth man arrested for stealing $10K in Pokémon in Duluth
A man broke into Wasteland Gaming in Duluth last Wednesday and stole approximately $10,000 worth of high-value Pokémon cards.
A man broke into Wasteland Gaming in Duluth last Wednesday and stole approximately $10,000 worth of high-value Pokémon cards.
Man accused of molesting children in Cobb, Douglas counties captured
Authorities have caught a 51-year-old man accused of molesting at least nine children in Cobb and Douglas counties, ending a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.
Authorities have caught a 51-year-old man accused of molesting at least nine children in Cobb and Douglas counties, ending a multi-jurisdictional manhunt.
Starving horses ate rocks to survive in Cobb County
Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.
Cobb County law enforcement officers are searching for a woman wanted on animal cruelty charges after investigators found two horses neglected and starving.