Neighbors, strangers, and now lifesavers: A kidney donation connects Forsyth County family
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — They lived just doors away from each other for years and never met. Now, a life-saving kidney donation has connected them in a way neither ever expected. Greg Jacobson and Cindy Woodward both called the same Forsyth County neighborhood home, but their paths didn't cross...
Woodstock City Council approves new city attorney
The city of Woodstock has appointed a new city attorney. On Monday, the Woodstock City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance and agreement to appoint the Canton-based Dyer Rusbridge Argo, P.C. law firm to serve as the city's new attorneys. The law firm will be paid $225 per hour for work performed by an attorney and $150 per hour for work performed...
Suspect arrested in shooting death at Fulton County apartments; suspect’s brother also wanted
Sandy Springs police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex. Police identified a suspect as Derrick Jaden Washington. He was arrested faces murder and other charges, according to officials Wednesday. Neighbors tell us what they saw happen LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. Officers...
Knuckle-knife robbery leads to drug trafficking charges in Marietta
Rafeal Maurice Scott, 44, of Carrollton, is accused of using brass knuckles with a knife accessory to rob a man of his money and cellphone on April 7 at 9:30 p.m. at the Marietta Motel, 637 Cobb Parkway in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Scott is also accused of possessing 35.5 grams of a white rock-like...
Cobb County drought deepens as rainfall deficit grows in 2026
Trees, shrubs and ornamental plants are showing signs of stress across Cobb County, particularly in East Cobb. The sun beats down relentlessly out of a blue sky. The very ground is starting to show cracks. Vegetation is tinder dry. Still another drought is plaguing the Southeast-one of several that have...
From tacos to eyewear: what’s coming to Medley Johns Creek
A 43-acre mixed-use development in Johns Creek is nearing its grand opening as new retailers and restaurants continue to sign on, expanding the project’s mix of dining, shopping and services. Developer Toro Development Company announced it has secured financing for the project’s second phase, known as Encore, and added seven new tenants, bringing Medley to 37 executed leases. The project, located at...
Ex-employee accused of draining elderly woman’s bank account at metro Atlanta memory care facility
SMYRNA, Ga. — Police in Smyrna are searching for a former employee accused of stealing more than $3,000 from an elderly resident at a memory care facility. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. According to the Smyrna Police Department, the investigation began after staff at...
Police: Suspect swallowed fentanyl before arrest on I-75
James Lang, 38, of Dallas, is accused of trafficking fentanyl on April 3 at 11:30 p.m. at I-75 in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Lang was found in possession of eight grams of fentanyl, two pills of gabapentin and one pill of alprazolam inside a bag that was hidden in his underwear. He alerted officers...
Metro Atlanta city lowers speed limits in 3 areas as part of citywide safety...
Effective immediately, three roads in Milton have lower speed limits.
Metro Atlanta middle school student arrested after gun detected in backpack
It is unclear if the student will face charges or other disciplinary action.

















