Marietta man killed after car crashes into tree
A Marietta man was killed Tuesday in a single vehicle crash along Powers Ferry Road after his vehicle struck a tree, Cobb Police report. The crash occurred in the early morning hours at around 7:18 a.m. just south of Powers Ferry’s intersection with Terrell Mill Road, in Marietta. Police’s preliminary investigation...
Beloved Sandy Springs Restaurant Reopens After Major Update
Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs is reopening after undergoing a transition. The reopening coincides with the restaurant’s 20th anniversary, adding to the milestone celebration. Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs Reopens with a Refreshed Design. Rumi’s Kitchen in Sandy Springs is celebrating its 20th anniversary this...
‘Get outta here, Henry!’: Loose turkey causes comedy chaos on Milford Church Road
Hilarity ensued along Milford Church Road in Marietta Tuesday morning after Cobb Police officers attempted to remove a wild turkey that was blocking traffic. Cobb Police posted body and dash cam footage of the incident on social media Thursday, which shows officers being chased across the road by the turkey, whom...
Alpharetta Sales Accelerator To Axe Dozens At Home Office
In the heart of Alpharetta’s bustling tech corridor, a B2B sales-acceleration company that helps other firms speed their sales pipelines is now hitting the brakes on its own staffing. The headquarters operation is preparing to lay off dozens of employees, trimming headcount in one of North Fulton’s marquee tech hubs.
Kennesaw 19-year-old charged after dog found in hot car
Madison Elise Hardy, 19, of Kennesaw, is accused of leaving a dog in the backseat of a vehicle in a crate covered by a blanket while the windows were rolled up and locked on Feb. 27 at 3:48 p.m. at the Shiloh Square Shopping Center, 3895 Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County...
What’s the No. 1 beer festival? It’s right here in GA, says USA TODAY
A North Georgia event is raising a glass after earning national recognition. The Suwanee Beer Fest has been ranked the No. 1 beer festival in the country as part of the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The awards are part of USA Today's annual 10Best Readers' Choice program. Nominees are selected by a...
Alpharetta sets March 28 recycling event for electronics and document shredding
Alpharetta, Georgia – Later this month, residents and businesses in North Fulton will get a chance to get rid of old electronics and sensitive papers in a safe way during a community recycling event in Alpharetta. The City of Alpharetta and the Alpharetta Natural Resources Commission will work together...
New addition coming to Cherokee Veterans Park this summer
Visitors to Cherokee Veterans Park will soon see a new addition near the playground area. On Tuesday, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a construction agreement with Caliber 1 Construction, Inc., to build an amphitheater pavilion at Cherokee Veterans Park. The agreement is for $340,662...
Walton social studies teacher diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
The Walton High School community is rallying around a teacher who is facing a late-stage cancer diagnosis. Josh Williams, a social studies teacher, is battling stage 4 colon cancer. His department chairman, Anthony Foti, and fellow social studies teachers Haley Bond and Jessica Ewalt have set up a fundraiser to help...
Woman, 62, dies after vehicle hits tree in Duluth
Investigators with the Duluth Police Department believe the driver experienced a medical emergency before the crash.
