Annual gem and mineral show highlights 'all that glitters'

The Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society is hosting its 38th annual Gem & Mineral Show this weekend in Marietta.

Marietta school board upholds decision to ban book titled 'Flamer'

The school board in Marietta voted 6-1 Thursday morning to uphold the decision to remove the book "Flamer" from shelves at Marietta High School.

Man shot, killed by police during attempted traffic stop along S. Cobb Drive identified

The man who was shot and killed by Cobb County police has been identified as 26-year-old Peter Luna-Lopez of Marietta. Police say that he was the subject of a drug investigation prior to the shooting on Wednesday.

More school counselors needed post-Pandemic, APS offers signing bonus

Since Monday, school counselors have been on site at Marietta Middle school to help students cope with the shooting death of their 25-year-old science teacher, Jason Ogbomoh. The community has been devastated, leaving students in an even greater need of psychological help.

2 metro Atlanta inmates die in custody in the same month

Two in-custody deaths are under investigation across metro Atlanta – one in DeKalb County, the other in Cobb County.

Man hit by car, killed while crossing road in Marietta

A man walking along Powder Springs Road in Marietta was hit and killed in an early morning crash.

'Heartbroken': Marietta Middle School mourns beloved teacher killed in Downtown Atlanta

In his time at Marietta Middle School, 25-year-old Jason Ogbomoh was an inspiration and role model to his students. He was shot to death in Downtown Atlanta over the weekend.

Marietta police warning residents about texting scam

If you get a text from an unknown number claiming they're a family or friend, be careful you don't get tricked by a scammer.