Marietta City Schools works to repair damage after pipes rupture
After pipes ruptured in two Marietta City Schools during the freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend, administrators say they are blown away by the help they are getting to put everything back together.
After pipes ruptured in two Marietta City Schools during the freezing temperatures over Christmas weekend, administrators say they are blown away by the help they are getting to put everything back together.
Cold fries guy, half-dressed shoplifters, 'fanny pack bandits': Odd metro Atlanta crimes in 2022
A few incidents and investigations caught metro Atlanta residents' attention. Here are examples of the strangest crimes in 2022:
A few incidents and investigations caught metro Atlanta residents' attention. Here are examples of the strangest crimes in 2022:
Child killed, another recovering after falling through ice at Kennesaw lake
Two children were pulled from a small Kennesaw lake after attempting to walk across an iced over portion of the water.
Two children were pulled from a small Kennesaw lake after attempting to walk across an iced over portion of the water.
Water main breaks, issues continue for portions of metro Atlanta after freeze
As facility delays, closures, warming centers open and water outages continue to be reported, this list will be updated regularly to bring you the latest information on your area.
As facility delays, closures, warming centers open and water outages continue to be reported, this list will be updated regularly to bring you the latest information on your area.
GBI reopens investigation of former Austell police chief after I-Team inquiry
The GBI and the Cobb County District Attorney’s office is once again investigating former Austell Police Chief Richard Starrett.
The GBI and the Cobb County District Attorney’s office is once again investigating former Austell Police Chief Richard Starrett.
Missing 79-year-old Fayetteville man found on Christmas Eve, police say
With the help of technology, the missing 79-year-old man was found and reunited with his family on Christmas Eve.
With the help of technology, the missing 79-year-old man was found and reunited with his family on Christmas Eve.
Thieves hit popular Marietta Square business on one of its busiest days of the year
Police in Marietta need help finding whoever broke into a pie shop and made off with the cash register and safe.
Police in Marietta need help finding whoever broke into a pie shop and made off with the cash register and safe.
HVAC companies inundated with calls in the frigid weather
HVAC companies have been extremely busy during this frigid weather. The extreme cold has heaters working overtime, and they're breaking down.
HVAC companies have been extremely busy during this frigid weather. The extreme cold has heaters working overtime, and they're breaking down.
Cobb County police officer buys man hotel room, warm meal
Cobb police said Officer Withers spotted a man who needed a warm place to spend the night, so he paid for a hotel room.
Cobb police said Officer Withers spotted a man who needed a warm place to spend the night, so he paid for a hotel room.
Cobb County high school marching band to perform during Sugar Bowl festivities
Pebblebrook High School's marching band has the opportunity to perform in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, thanks in part to a check from Witherite Law Group.
Pebblebrook High School's marching band has the opportunity to perform in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, thanks in part to a check from Witherite Law Group.
Kennesaw City Council woman has 4,000-day power walking streak
A Kennesaw woman has quite a streak going. Tracey Viars has power walked every day for the past 4000 days. For almost 11 years she has been seen walking through Kennesaw, where she serves as a city council member.
A Kennesaw woman has quite a streak going. Tracey Viars has power walked every day for the past 4000 days. For almost 11 years she has been seen walking through Kennesaw, where she serves as a city council member.
Stranger's knock on door turns into 'bizarre' attack at Marietta home, police say
The Marietta couple was inside their home in the middle of the day when they heard a stranger knock on the door. Police say they arrived later to find the man with his victim's blood on his hands and parts of the porch destroyed.
The Marietta couple was inside their home in the middle of the day when they heard a stranger knock on the door. Police say they arrived later to find the man with his victim's blood on his hands and parts of the porch destroyed.
Lanes re-open near site of overturned tractor-trailer on I-75 south in Cobb County
An overturned tractor trailer cause several lanes on Interstate 75 south to close on Thursday morning in Cobb County.
An overturned tractor trailer cause several lanes on Interstate 75 south to close on Thursday morning in Cobb County.
Acworth officer attacked by naked man 'high on drugs', police say
Acworth Police say a naked man, who was high on drugs, attacked one of their officers.
Acworth Police say a naked man, who was high on drugs, attacked one of their officers.
Cherokee County deputies search for suspect in Acworth Waffle House assault
Authorities say the suspect was involved in an incident of assault at the 1133 Highway 92 Waffle House location on Dec. 18.
Authorities say the suspect was involved in an incident of assault at the 1133 Highway 92 Waffle House location on Dec. 18.
Officer involved in crash during police chase in Cobb County
Cobb County police said they received multiple calls about potential car break-ins at Vining's RiverVue Apartments right before the wild chase.
Cobb County police said they received multiple calls about potential car break-ins at Vining's RiverVue Apartments right before the wild chase.
Georgia Supreme Court delays execution of convicted murder, rapist
Virgil Delano Presnell Jr., 68, was sentenced to death for the murder of an 8-year-old and rape of her 10-year-old friend after abducting them in May 1976 as they walked home from school in Cobb County.
Virgil Delano Presnell Jr., 68, was sentenced to death for the murder of an 8-year-old and rape of her 10-year-old friend after abducting them in May 1976 as they walked home from school in Cobb County.
Family pleads for Fort Valley woman's return home
Police told FOX 5 the woman called home on Dec. 19 and told her mother she was fine, but the family believes something is not right. Her vehicle was recently spotted in DeKalb County.
Police told FOX 5 the woman called home on Dec. 19 and told her mother she was fine, but the family believes something is not right. Her vehicle was recently spotted in DeKalb County.
Cobb County man wanted in rideshare app insurance fraud
“Our investigators contacted the medical facility listed on the treatment documents and found that Mr. Powell was never a patient there, and the documents were forged," said Commissioner John F. King.
“Our investigators contacted the medical facility listed on the treatment documents and found that Mr. Powell was never a patient there, and the documents were forged," said Commissioner John F. King.
Retro toys rule at Marietta’s 2nd Chance Toys & Collectibles
The toys of Christmases past line the shelves at 2nd Chance Toys & Collectibles in Marietta.
The toys of Christmases past line the shelves at 2nd Chance Toys & Collectibles in Marietta.



















