Former Cub Scout leader gets prison time for child sex abuse material

A former youth sports coach and Cub Scout leader from Cobb County will spend more than half a decade in federal prison after admitting to trading child sexual abuse material online.

Acworth computer networks targeted in early June cyberattack

Officials in Acworth are investigating a cyberattack that compromised a selection of government computer networks on June 8.

Marietta man pleads guilty to child molestation in Cherokee County

A Marietta man who was known to his victim's family as "Uncle J" was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to child molestation charges, officials said.

Masked intruder shot at homeowners during Powder Springs break-in

A 20-year-old Michigan man faces home invasion and weapon charges after he allegedly broke into a house on Marietta Street and shot at the homeowners before running out of the state, authorities said.

Lockheed Martin in Marietta celebrating 75 years

Lockheed Martin is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Marietta aerospace facility.

New mixed-income housing development announced for Mableton

Mableton officials have announced a new housing development that will bring more than 200 homes to the city.

Cobb schools sue county over $130 million tax dispute

The Cobb County School District has filed a lawsuit against Cobb County over school tax collection fees.

Lawyer booked in Cobb County Jail after Kennesaw road rage incident

An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.

Mother charged after 13-year-old daughter runs her over at Brumby Elementary

A woman faces a criminal charge after authorities say she let her 13-year-old child drive an SUV on the property of a Marietta elementary school, resulting in the mother being run over by the vehicle.

Marietta lab owner accused of $300K genetic testing scam

A laboratory owner faces criminal charges and a civil complaint after state officials said he ran a massive genetic testing scam that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the Georgia Medicaid program.

Driver killed by Cobb police after flipping SUV during chase

Cobb County police officers shot and killed a 43-year-old driver who crashed an SUV and fired a gun during a confrontation late Friday night on Windy Hill Road.