Sandy Springs police searching for car theft suspect
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Sandy Springs police said Wednesday that they’re searching for a suspect in a 2025 car theft. Michael Wayne Hutchinson Jr. is wanted in connection with a motor vehicle theft that happened in the Cimarron Parkway area last year. Police did not release...
Arrest at KSU: 19-year-old accused of carrying gun inside campus cafe
A 19-year-old Mableton man is accused of carrying an exposed pistol inside the Stingers Café, a building owned by Kennesaw State University on KSU’s Marietta campus. Adrian Aguilar, 19, of Mableton, was charged in the incident on April 24 at 10:26 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the KSU Campus Police Department. Police also identified Aguilar as not being a...
Sweetwater Mission Highlights Growth at Cobb Golf Tournament
Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report with photos about the Sweetwater Mission Annual Golf Tournament:. Sweetwater Mission hosted a successful Annual Golf Tournament at the Marietta Hilton Golf Club, where Executive Director Debbie Ginocchio thanked sponsors, including Smith Sales, and shared updates on the organization’s progress. The nonprofit now supports more than 2,000 families each week with food assistance.
This ’90s band is headlining Suwanee’s August concert
Suwanee's annual free August concert is set for Aug. 8 and on Wednesday the city announced the headliners. Sixpence None the Richer — known for iconic hits such as “Kiss Me,” “There She Goes,” and “Don’t Dream It’s Over” —is coming to Town Center Park. "This Grammy-nominated band has been captivating fans for decades! This summer, they’re bringing their unforgettable sound to Suwanee," the...
ICE denies stay for Georgia high school junior
Axel Rios, a junior at Dunwoody High School, faces possible deportation after federal immigration officials denied his request to remain in the country.
Forsyth County extends residential development moratorium amid growth concerns
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Forsyth County leaders have voted to extend a moratorium on residential development for another 180 days as officials work to address mounting concerns over infrastructure and explosive population growth. The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously this week to continue the moratorium...
Alicia Thomas, Keller Williams Broker and Founder, Dies, Leaving a Strong Legacy in Atlanta...
Alicia Lynn Thomas, born July 1, 1982, is being remembered by family, friends, and the Atlanta real estate community following her passing on April 26, 2026. Her life is being honored with a Celebration of Life service scheduled for May 7 at 2:00 PM at 950 Mansell Road in Roswell, Georgia 30076.
Atlanta detectives link man to fatal Beeler Drive shooting
ATLANTA - Atlanta police have linked a man already behind bars to a fatal shooting that took place on Beeler Drive SW earlier this year. Atlanta Homicide Unit detectives secured arrest warrants Monday for Elijah Wilbon. He is charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the...
Metro Atlanta park reopens after $25.8M renovation project
The renovation project cost $25.8 million and was funded through multiple sources, including SPLOST funds.
“My name is Sorbet, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a female orange tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal Shelter Catalog.

















