Teen charged in Marietta hit-and-run involving man, child
Marietta police said officers charged 19-year-old Horacio Lopez-Vail in an alleged hit-and-run that left a man and 6-year-old boy in critical condition.
Marietta police said officers charged 19-year-old Horacio Lopez-Vail in an alleged hit-and-run that left a man and 6-year-old boy in critical condition.
Man, 6-year-old boy seriously injured in Marietta hit-and-run, police say
Police said a 30-year-old man and 6-year-old boy were walking along Chert Road between Roswell Road and Gresham Road when they were hit from behind. The driver, police said, fled the scene without contacting police.
Police said a 30-year-old man and 6-year-old boy were walking along Chert Road between Roswell Road and Gresham Road when they were hit from behind. The driver, police said, fled the scene without contacting police.
3 young teens accused of setting fire in gazebo in Cobb County
The names of the boys were not released due to their age.
The names of the boys were not released due to their age.
Despite assault, carjacking of counselor, nonprofit say they are still willing to help mother
A counselor with CHRIS 180 drove Loumanda Turner, a homeless woman, to an apartment the organization was prepared to subsidize.
A counselor with CHRIS 180 drove Loumanda Turner, a homeless woman, to an apartment the organization was prepared to subsidize.
Counselor assaulted, carjacked by mother in front of her 9-year-old girl
Police said the mother, with her child in the back seat, got out and grabbed the counselor pushing her to the ground.
Police said the mother, with her child in the back seat, got out and grabbed the counselor pushing her to the ground.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
GBI charge 2 men in separate sexual exploitation of children cases
Both cases began as tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Both cases began as tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
"Significant hole in the roadway" causes emergency lane closure on I-75, police say
Marietta police say a "significant hole" in the roadway has caused an emergency lane closure of the far right lane of I-75 south bound at the Canton Rd. Connector exit 267A ramp.
Marietta police say a "significant hole" in the roadway has caused an emergency lane closure of the far right lane of I-75 south bound at the Canton Rd. Connector exit 267A ramp.
Cobb School Board approves controversial measure to hire armed security guards
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
The Cobb Board of Education voted on Thursday evening to allow non-certified police officers to carry guns inside school buildings.
Man wanted for murder at Smyrna shopping center dies in Arizona
A man wanted for the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old in the parking lot of a Smyrna shopping center has died while being taken into custody in Arizona.
A man wanted for the deadly shooting of a 22-year-old in the parking lot of a Smyrna shopping center has died while being taken into custody in Arizona.
Marietta firefighters stage walk-in at city council to push for better wages
Dozens of Marietta firefighters took part in a staged walk-in of Wednesday’s city council meeting to bring attention to what they called unfair practices by the fire chief in giving promotions and raises.
Dozens of Marietta firefighters took part in a staged walk-in of Wednesday’s city council meeting to bring attention to what they called unfair practices by the fire chief in giving promotions and raises.
Man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
2 dead, 1 critical in shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
Police kill driver who pinned officer with car at Marietta motel, GBI says
Marietta police shot and killed a driver who allegedly pinned an officer between two cars and dragged him through a parking lot at a local motel, the GBI reports.
Marietta police shot and killed a driver who allegedly pinned an officer between two cars and dragged him through a parking lot at a local motel, the GBI reports.
Defense attorneys cannot share witness contacts with YSL rapper Young Thug, judge orders
The judge overseeing the RICO criminal case against rapper Young Thug in Georgia has ordered defense attorneys not to share witness information, in particular, their contacts.
The judge overseeing the RICO criminal case against rapper Young Thug in Georgia has ordered defense attorneys not to share witness information, in particular, their contacts.
Residents concerned about pedestrian safety after unsolved hit and run along Austell Road
An oncoming vehicle struck 49-year-old Benito Medina as he walked across Austell Road.
An oncoming vehicle struck 49-year-old Benito Medina as he walked across Austell Road.
Feds shut down ‘Grant Bae’ scam they say targeted Black business owners with phony grants
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
Woman charged with arson in Kennesaw
Investigators in Cobb County arrested a woman accused of arson at a home in Kennesaw.
Investigators in Cobb County arrested a woman accused of arson at a home in Kennesaw.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries after I-75 car crash in Marietta, police say
Marietta police said a 59-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday night when his car slammed head-on into a median wall.
Marietta police said a 59-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday night when his car slammed head-on into a median wall.
Woman seriously injured with she 'darted' into car's path near Marietta Square, police say
Police said the 28-year-old woman was crossing North Marietta Parkway near Mill Street outside a crosswalk. She “darted” into the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage, according to an official statement.
Police said the 28-year-old woman was crossing North Marietta Parkway near Mill Street outside a crosswalk. She “darted” into the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage, according to an official statement.