East Cobb church targets unity, growth with $55M expansion project
East Cobb’s Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is looking to expand its campus by building a new $55 million worship center to help increase seating capacity. With a congregation of over 5,500 members, the church currently houses a sanctuary able to hold 1,200 congregants, along with an activities center that holds...
Gwinnett Schools respond to concerns over Lifetouch’s Epstein links
The district says it understands parents' concerns about student privacy after speculation spread online about the school photography company's corporate ownership.
Person of interest wanted in connection with human trafficking probe at Sandy Springs spas
Sandy Springs police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman they want to question in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation.
White nationalist flyers posted near Cobb shopping plaza
Signs linked to a white nationalist group were discovered taped up near a shopping plaza in East Cobb, an area frequented by families.
No bond for man accused of shooting, killing woman outside Palmetto Elementary School
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A judge denied bond for the man accused of killing a woman outside of Palmetto Elementary School last month. Court officials said Fulton County Superior Court Judge Belinda Edwards denied bond for Christopher Ates on Tuesday. He faces murder and other charges. On Feb. 10,...
Motorcyclist killed in crash outside east Cobb school
A motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening in a crash outside Addison Elementary School in east Cobb, police report. The crash occurred at approximately 6:24 p.m. just outside the school at 3055 Ebenezer Road, near the intersection of Sandy Plains Road, according to Officer Aaron Wilson, spokesperson for Cobb Police. ...
Three-story blaze at Harbor Creek Apartments in Cherokee County
HOLLY SPRINGS, Ga. - Fire crews spent Monday afternoon battling a blaze at the Harbor Creek Apartment Homes in Holly Springs. According to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, firefighters arrived to find a three-story building off Holly Springs Parkway on fire. Crews worked quickly to ensure all residents...
Deadly Duluth Highway traffic crash | What we know
DULUTH, Ga. - Police are investigating a deadly crash along Duluth Highway just west of downtown Duluth. What we know: — The crash happened near the intersection of Frankie Lane near Duluth High School. According to the Duluth Police Department, one person died in the collision. Traffic was diverted...
City of Milton votes to lower speed limits for roads, school zones
Drivers will now have to watch for the speed limit on Bethany Bend between Hopewell Road and State Route 9, New Providence Road, and Thompson Road. The speed limit drops from 45 mph to 40 mph.
Home Depot employees return to office at Cobb headquarters after layoffs
CUMBERLAND — In the wake of issuing hundreds of employee layoffs and a return-to-office initiative, The Home Depot said the company is still on track to create an additional 250 jobs in Cobb County as part of an expansion of its headquarters in Vinings. In an update to the Development Authority of Cobb County — which...
