Loaded gun found in 15-year-old student's backpack in Marietta

A gun was found in a student's backpack in Marietta, according to a letter sent to Marietta High School parents and guardians.

2 books with 'sexually explicit' content pulled from Cobb County school libraries

The Cobb County School District has pulled two books from its school libraries. School officials emailed parents saying the content is "highly inappropriate and sexually explicit."

Hundreds of antisemitic messages thrown around Marietta

Hundreds of antisemitic flyers were found scattered across yards and driveways in Marietta over the weekend.

Georgia sheriff pleads guilty to groping prominent TV judge

The Georgia sheriff has resigned after pleading guilty to groping prominent TV Judge Glenda Hatchett in a Cobb County hotel bar during a reception for the Georgia Sheriff's Association.

Cobb County Courthouse gets new technology after security screenings find hundreds of weapons

The discovery of hundreds of weapons during security screenings at the Cobb County Superior Court Building over the last year and a half have led to the installation of new weapons detection technology.

17-year-old shot in Acworth Friday night

It happened shortly before 11 p.m. Aug. 18, according to the Acworth Police Department.

Officials planning now for the Braves postseason

Cobb County leaders are optimistic about the Atlanta Braves, and they’re already planning for the postseason.

SWAT called to situation at Cobb County apartment complex

An overnight situation involving SWAT officers has ended peacefully at an apartment complex in Cobb County.

Fire crews rescue 2 people trapped on rock in Chattahoochee River

A tubing trip down the Chattahoochee turned into a scary situation after two people were stranded on a rock in the middle of the river.

'At-risk' Marietta man found dead close to where he was reported missing

A Marietta man who disappeared just over a week ago was found dead near the spot he was initially reported missing, according to authorities.

Termination hearing for Cobb County teacher over book wraps up

It has been a long two days for Due West Elementary fifth-grade teacher Katie Rinderle. She was teary-eyed when she took the stand.