Meet Officer Barney: Marietta Police's crisis-response K-9
His name is Officer Barney, and he’s a 2-year-old English lab.
His name is Officer Barney, and he’s a 2-year-old English lab.
Crisis dog helps save Georgia woman's life
A Marietta police pup who usually spends his days working with children in the Marietta City Elementary Schools was called to a bigger assignment last week. K-9 Officer Barney successfully helped soothe a woman who was in severe crisis. Barney saved her life.
A Marietta police pup who usually spends his days working with children in the Marietta City Elementary Schools was called to a bigger assignment last week. K-9 Officer Barney successfully helped soothe a woman who was in severe crisis. Barney saved her life.
Man wanted in connection to aggravated assault in Acworth
Investigators are searching for a man suspected to be in connection to an aggravated assault case back in April.
Investigators are searching for a man suspected to be in connection to an aggravated assault case back in April.
Powder Springs hosting 4th of July festivities
The City of Powder Springs is hosting a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July.
The City of Powder Springs is hosting a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July.
New technology to allow Acworth police to access city surveillance cameras from patrol vehicles
The Acworth Police Department was awarded nearly a million dollars for new technology upgrades to help them keep a closer eye on crime.
The Acworth Police Department was awarded nearly a million dollars for new technology upgrades to help them keep a closer eye on crime.
Man shot Saturday by Cobb County police officers identified
An armed man was shot and killed by Cobb County Police in Marietta late Saturday afternoon. Police say he assaulted a woman before they were called to the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident.
An armed man was shot and killed by Cobb County Police in Marietta late Saturday afternoon. Police say he assaulted a woman before they were called to the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident.
Tax assessment too high? How to easily appeal it
Homeowners are fuming over their property tax assessment notice. Many are seeing a huge spike over last year and are trying to contest it.
Homeowners are fuming over their property tax assessment notice. Many are seeing a huge spike over last year and are trying to contest it.
National Pride Month celebrations in metro Atlanta | June 2023
June is National Pride Month and there are a variety of events, along with food and drink specials, in the metro Atlanta area to celebrate.
June is National Pride Month and there are a variety of events, along with food and drink specials, in the metro Atlanta area to celebrate.
Truck driver charged in Marietta hit-and-run that left pedestrian critically injured
Police say the driver accused of leaving a pedestrian fighting for his life near an Interstate 75 overpass was driving with a suspended license.
Police say the driver accused of leaving a pedestrian fighting for his life near an Interstate 75 overpass was driving with a suspended license.
Cobb County police release description of alert system after K9 dies in hot patrol car
A Cobb County K-9 officer died on Monday after the air conditioning malfunctioned inside a hot patrol car, according to Cobb County Police. The incident occurred while the handler was engaged in a training exercise.
A Cobb County K-9 officer died on Monday after the air conditioning malfunctioned inside a hot patrol car, according to Cobb County Police. The incident occurred while the handler was engaged in a training exercise.
Judge dismisses charges against man indicted for murder in Acworth hit-and-run
A Cobb County Superior Court judge has dropped charges against a man indicted for murder more than two years after the incident at a local gas station.
A Cobb County Superior Court judge has dropped charges against a man indicted for murder more than two years after the incident at a local gas station.
Kennesaw Police discover drugs, guns, and stolen mail during traffic stop
Drugs, guns and stolen mail – that's what Kennesaw Police say they found during a traffic stop last week.
Drugs, guns and stolen mail – that's what Kennesaw Police say they found during a traffic stop last week.
Pickup truck driver slams into man and drives off, victim in critical condition
Marietta police say a 40-year-old man is fighting for his life after a driver struck him late Sunday night.
Marietta police say a 40-year-old man is fighting for his life after a driver struck him late Sunday night.
Police: 65-year-old man killed in collision with Cobb County bus
The Cobb County bus driver didn't realize he had run over the 65-year-old man and kept driving his route, police say.
The Cobb County bus driver didn't realize he had run over the 65-year-old man and kept driving his route, police say.
Multiple crashes shut down parts of I-75 in Marietta
Two multi-vehicle accidents are causing major delays after they shut down parts of I-75 in Marietta.
Two multi-vehicle accidents are causing major delays after they shut down parts of I-75 in Marietta.
Arrests made in Marietta teen's 'senseless' murder at 2022 graduation party
Grayson Green, 17, was shot and left for dead during a massive graduation party at a Marietta apartment complex. Over a year later, authorities say they've charged three suspects with his murder
Grayson Green, 17, was shot and left for dead during a massive graduation party at a Marietta apartment complex. Over a year later, authorities say they've charged three suspects with his murder
4 rafters safe after being rescued from Chattahoochee River
Rescuers say they managed to recover all four boaters and return them safely to shore.
Rescuers say they managed to recover all four boaters and return them safely to shore.
Paralyzed Kennesaw State University student turns tragedy into scientific mission
Heru Crooks says that tragedy is why he's now doing research at Kennesaw State University.
Heru Crooks says that tragedy is why he's now doing research at Kennesaw State University.
Vandal spray paints over a dozen homes, cars in Mableton
Someone went on a rampage with a can of spray paint in a Mableton neighborhood.
Someone went on a rampage with a can of spray paint in a Mableton neighborhood.
TikTok ‘Kia Boys’ still stealing cars despite software update, driver warns
The infamous social media users dubbed the “Kia Boys” exposed how easy it is to steal some Kia vehicles.
The infamous social media users dubbed the “Kia Boys” exposed how easy it is to steal some Kia vehicles.