Cobb County may use federal money for public safety

Cobb County received 147 million dollars in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act. County leaders are considering using 20 million of that to help fill public safety job openings.

Judge rules Illinois reverend doesn't have to testify before Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump

An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.

Cobb community rallies behind fallen deputies’ families: ‘We had to do something’

It’s been a little more than two months since Cobb County Sheriff’s deputies Marshall Ervin, Jr. and Jonathan Koleski were shot and killed while trying to serve a warrant.

Antisemitic fliers found in neighborhoods in Cobb County

Hundreds of antisemitic fliers were found scattered across neighborhoods in Cobb County. The fliers were found over the weekend in several subdivisions in Kennesaw and Acworth.

Caregiver sentenced for allegedly pushing woman, 86, shattering her hip

Prosecutors accused Shelia Knight of “forcefully” pushing an 86-year-old woman to the ground, causing her to break her hip. Deputies arrested Knight after she did not re-appear in court when the jury reached a verdict.

Warrant: Man recorded video of polling machines, slapped Cobb County voter

A warrant states Jesse Hunt was using his phone to take video of polling machines and slapped someone inside a polling location on Election Day.

2 men burned in utility room explosion at Cobb County hotel

The Cobb County Fire Department confirmed firefighters went scene of a gas explosion that left two men with moderate to severe burns.

Cobb County man sentenced to life for violent rape, assault of girlfriend

The Cobb County man followed his girlfriend home and spent hours raping her and beating her with his fist and a gun. She was able to escape when he fell asleep, and now he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Cobb County election hours extended at 2 voting precincts

Two Cobb County precincts will have have extended hours for voting in the midterm election after they experienced delays opening.

Video: Good Samaritans in Cobb County rescue victim from burning car

An off-duty officer from the Cobb County Police Department knew he had to help when he saw a crashed car fully engulfed in flames along I-75/I-285. He wasn't the only Good Samaritan to come to the victim's rescue. His dashboard and body cam caught the entire act of heroism on tape.

Powder Spring police officer help saves marathon runner’s life after collapse

Dash camera video showed other concerned runners gathered around the man who had stopped breathing and showed no signs of life, according to police.

Cobb County voters affected by unsent absentee ballots receive extended deadline

The ACLU and SPLC have moved to file a lawsuit granting Cobb County absentee voters who were affected by the 1000 unsent ballots more time to vote.

Billboard names KSU's music and entertainment business program among 'finest' in world

Billboard Magazine just named Kennesaw State's Music and Entertainment Business program among the "finest" in the world. It's a familiar recognition for the program that has earned the distinction four years in a row.

Police officer revives man with no pulse, performed CPR for more than 10 minutes

A Powder Springs police officer revived a man, who had stopped breathing and had no pulse, after performing CPR for more than 10 minutes until paramedics arrived.