Deputy in Cobb County Sex Offender Unit sentenced to prison on child porn charges, DOJ says
Former Cobb County deputy Peter Bilardello will spend five years and 10 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography.
Former Cobb County deputy Peter Bilardello will spend five years and 10 months in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography.
Tinsel Tavern brings holiday spirit to The Battery
Struggling to feel that holiday spirit this year? We found a place where even the Grinch would have a good time!
Struggling to feel that holiday spirit this year? We found a place where even the Grinch would have a good time!
At least 10 apartments damaged in Cobb County fire, officials say
The fire broke out Thursday night at the Rockledge apartments on Powers Ferry Road.
The fire broke out Thursday night at the Rockledge apartments on Powers Ferry Road.
Parents push for safety improvements on speedy stretch of Cumberland Parkway near daycare
In Cobb County, families say a stretch of Cumberland Parkway near their children’s daycare is so dangerous that a Change.org petition for additional safety improvements has garnered a few hundred signatures.
In Cobb County, families say a stretch of Cumberland Parkway near their children’s daycare is so dangerous that a Change.org petition for additional safety improvements has garnered a few hundred signatures.
Technology helping to fight crime and prevent it
Technology has changed the way police do their jobs. It can help police solve crimes, often faster and more efficiently. It can also help prevent crime. Tuesday night, Cobb County Police showed community members some of the technology they use every day as they fight crime.
Technology has changed the way police do their jobs. It can help police solve crimes, often faster and more efficiently. It can also help prevent crime. Tuesday night, Cobb County Police showed community members some of the technology they use every day as they fight crime.
Prowler testing doorknobs arrested in Kennesaw
That neighbor was part of a larger Ring Doorbell community, and another neighbor reported seeing the same thing in their own footage on their own property.
That neighbor was part of a larger Ring Doorbell community, and another neighbor reported seeing the same thing in their own footage on their own property.
Giving Tuesday counts more than ever for nonprofits
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving to charities and nonprofits held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year Giving Tuesday could have a major impact on nonprofits that have seen a drop in donations, likely because of the economy.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving to charities and nonprofits held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. This year Giving Tuesday could have a major impact on nonprofits that have seen a drop in donations, likely because of the economy.
Driver criminally charged in three-vehicle Marietta wreck
Authorities said the found both speed and alcohol to have contributed to the crash.
Authorities said the found both speed and alcohol to have contributed to the crash.
One dead, one in hospital after Cobb County weekend car crash
Authorities are still investigating a fatal crash on Due West Road at Lanesborough Drive from over the weekend.
Authorities are still investigating a fatal crash on Due West Road at Lanesborough Drive from over the weekend.
Georgia Midterm Runoff: Where, when to place your early voting ballot in metro Atlanta
Here's a comprehensive list of where you can go to place your early voting ballot around metro Atlanta. Hate waiting? Beat the line with our help.
Here's a comprehensive list of where you can go to place your early voting ballot around metro Atlanta. Hate waiting? Beat the line with our help.
Arrests made: Online shoe sellers struck in face, pistol whipped during robberies
Update: Police have arrested two "juveniles" after a man was robbed of shoes and struck in the face near the North Cobb Regional Library. Another victim was pistol whipped in the head before the suspects ran off on foot, according to officials.
Update: Police have arrested two "juveniles" after a man was robbed of shoes and struck in the face near the North Cobb Regional Library. Another victim was pistol whipped in the head before the suspects ran off on foot, according to officials.
Law enforcement officers in need get extra boost from Blue Thanksgiving organization
Blue Thanksgiving, the nonprofit that supports law enforcement throughout the year, will be feeding 500 meals to officers who have to work Thanksgiving Day. As soon as the turkey and stuffing are gone, Blue Thanksgiving will be focusing on 5 law enforcement officers who due to illness or injury, need some extra help for the holidays.
Blue Thanksgiving, the nonprofit that supports law enforcement throughout the year, will be feeding 500 meals to officers who have to work Thanksgiving Day. As soon as the turkey and stuffing are gone, Blue Thanksgiving will be focusing on 5 law enforcement officers who due to illness or injury, need some extra help for the holidays.
Austell police investigate shooting on Hotel Street
The Austell police deployed their K-9 officers to help the search, but did not report whether they found any leads.
The Austell police deployed their K-9 officers to help the search, but did not report whether they found any leads.
First metro Atlanta Whataburger to open in Kennesaw next week
Get ready fast food lovers. Whataburger, the popular Texas burger chain, is finally opening their first restaurant in the metro Atlanta area just in time for lunch next Monday.
Get ready fast food lovers. Whataburger, the popular Texas burger chain, is finally opening their first restaurant in the metro Atlanta area just in time for lunch next Monday.
Officers, fellow runners given awards for saving man on Silver Comet Trail
Tuesday, Lifesaving Awards were handed out to all of those who saved the life of a Silver Comet Marathon runner.
Tuesday, Lifesaving Awards were handed out to all of those who saved the life of a Silver Comet Marathon runner.
Cobb County to re-certify midterm election results after critical mistake flips seat
This comes after a recount in the Kennesaw City Council Post 1 election changed those results by a few votes.
This comes after a recount in the Kennesaw City Council Post 1 election changed those results by a few votes.
Everyday Heroes: Middle school students honor WWII veteran
He proudly served in the Navy in World War II and last week these students went all out to express their gratitude in honor of Veterans Day.
He proudly served in the Navy in World War II and last week these students went all out to express their gratitude in honor of Veterans Day.
Recount continues in Kennesaw City Council race
Kennesaw city leaders heard from the county elections director Monday night after an election mistake that impacted Kennesaw's city council race.
Kennesaw city leaders heard from the county elections director Monday night after an election mistake that impacted Kennesaw's city council race.
Uncounted votes changes election results in Kennesaw
Uncounted votes on a memory card has changed an election in Cobb County.
Uncounted votes on a memory card has changed an election in Cobb County.
Man arrested in deadly shooting at Smyrna pool
Tavis Crankfield, 20, of Decatur, was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department's Violent Crime Bureau.
Tavis Crankfield, 20, of Decatur, was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department's Violent Crime Bureau.