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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.