Acworth holds forum addressing property tax increase confusion

The City of Acworth held a public forum on Monday to clarify its proposed millage rate following confusing notifications on the city's website regarding property tax increases.

Lightning strike leaves 5 Marietta apartment units in shambles

A Marietta family is picking up the pieces after a late-night lightning strike triggered a fast-moving fire that damaged multiple apartment units.

Witness recounts scary moment tree fell on Six Flags guests

A witness recounted the frightening moment a torrential downpour sent tree limbs crashing down on four guests at Six Flags Over Georgia Sunday evening.

4 struck by fallen tree near Six Flags Over Georgia entrance

Four theme park guests at Six Flags Over Georgia were rushed to an area hospital after being struck by a falling tree during a severe storm on Sunday.

23-year-old dies in Cobb County motorcycle crash

A 23-year-old Kennesaw man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle veered off a Cobb County road and struck a tree.

Two charged after 19-year-old killed at Cobb apartments

Two Marietta men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Cobb County apartment complex.

23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cobb County crash

A 23-year-old Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County, police said.

Marietta weighs concerns over proposed data center

The Marietta Planning and Zoning Commission revisited plans Wednesday night for a proposed data center on Powers Ferry Place.

Gunman remains at large after apartment shooting on Delk Road

Officers responded to a report of a shooting around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday at the Stratford Ridge Apartments on Delk Road.

Six Flags Over Georgia closes new roller coaster for the season

Six Flags Over Georgia announced that its new free-spinning roller coaster, Georgia Gold Rusher, will remain closed for the entire current season.

Georgia medical cannabis expansion: New laws take effect Wednesday

The Georgia Patient First Act expands the registry to thousands of new residents by introducing new qualifying health conditions.

Inside the miraculous rescue of a woman struck by lightning at church

A woman who survived a lightning strike returned to a Marietta church to thank the first responders who pulled her from the brink of death.

Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County

A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.

Video: Six Flags Over Georgia ride stalls, leaving guests dangling

An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently-released video.

Mableton approves $57.7M budget, includes money for police force

Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $57.7 million budget for fiscal year 2027.