Cobb County

Student stabbed during cafeteria fight at Cobb County middle school, officials say

January 17, 2023 11:36pm EST

A fight at a Cobb County middle school injured two girls and prompted by a district and criminal investigation.

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Cobb County, surveyors say

January 15, 2023 2:44pm EST

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit in the area of Lithia Springs and Austell on Thursday.

Family of 8 searching for new home after storm destroys Austell house

January 13, 2023 11:06pm EST

After losing their home and two of their cars, the family says they are "grateful" because they have what is important, each other.

Homes, businesses severely damaged in Austell, Lithia Springs

January 13, 2023 9:21pm EST

Several homes were severely damaged or destroyed after trees fell on them.

Family desperate to find missing Nicholas Williams

January 13, 2023 8:55pm EST

Family says they last heard from 32-year-old Nicholas Williams December 12. A month later, they are concerned for his safety.

UGA Football national championship gear and apparel now on sale

January 10, 2023 9:53am EST

Fans lined up even before the College Football National Championship was over to grab the gear celebrating the Bulldogs and their back-to-back victories.

Police: Cobb County woman killed in crash while walking dog

January 9, 2023 10:12am EST

A 60-year-old Cobb County woman was killed after she was hit by a car while crossing the road while walking her dog Saturday morning.

Man arrested for stealing liquor, cigarettes from Powder Springs shop

January 8, 2023 4:20pm EST

The officers said they spotted a large amount of liquor, cigarettes and other presumably stolen goods in the vehicle.

5 unbuckled kids found in backseat of car after high-speed chase, Georgia deputies say

January 5, 2023 6:25pm EST

A Powder Springs mother is in big trouble with the law after officers find five unbuckled children in the backseat of the car she was driving.

Family prepares to lay to rest teen who died trying to help friend on icy Kennesaw lake

January 3, 2023 5:45pm EST

Sixteen-year-old Koren Brooks died last week after he tried to save a friend who fell into a frozen lake.

'Unwrapping' the secrets of the perfect empanada with Belén de la Cruz

January 3, 2023 11:03am EST

It’s been just over two weeks since Argentina won the FIFA World Cup, thrusting Lionel Messi and his teammates into the center of a global celebration. And at one metro Atlanta bakery, the party hasn’t stopped since.

Officers shoot Mableton man walking around neighborhood with gun, GBI says

January 3, 2023 7:14am EST

A man was shot by a Cobb County police officers during a confrontation that prompted a SWAT standoff in Mableton on New Year’s Day, says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Sliding into the new year at Adventure Air Sports

January 2, 2023 10:53am EST

Just because it’s a little too cold for watersides right now doesn’t mean we can’t slide into the new year…and make a big splash doing it!

Family remembers teen who died trying to save friend who fell through Kennesaw lake ice

January 1, 2023 6:34pm EST

Koren Troy Brooks, 16, is being remembered as a hero, according to his aunt.

Wellstar hospitals welcome first babies of 2023

January 1, 2023 1:09pm EST

Wellstar Health System said the first baby born in one of its hospitals in 2023 came minutes after 2 a.m. on New Year's Day.

How, where to dispose of your Christmas tree in metro Atlanta

January 1, 2023 12:01pm EST

There are ways you can recycle trees for different purposes. Here are some options to drop off your tree or have it hauled away in the Atlanta area.

New Year's Eve plans should include a sober driver, police say

December 30, 2022 8:27pm EST

Marietta police have a simple message for those who are making plans for New Year's Eve: Those plans should include a sober driver like a ridesharing service.