Cobb Police Deploy Skydio Drones to Track Murder Suspect in I-75 Corridor
Cobb County police responded to a shooting involving a murder suspect near Leland and Windy Hill roads on Tuesday afternoon, deploying drones alongside SWAT teams and K9 units to track Damian Strozier, 31, who fled after exchanging gunfire with officers, as Marietta Daily Journal reported. Strozier, wanted on murder charges...
Family of shooting spree victim says justice ‘snatched’ away by suspect’s death in jail
Three families will never get their day in court after the man accused of killing their loved ones died in jail.
Metro Atlanta school system passes new budget, includes approval for teacher bonuses
The Marietta Board of Education for the school district passed a $169 million budget, with salary increases for employees, new positions for literacy and fine arts support and fewer certified classroom positions.
Family holds vigil for Damian Strozier after police shoot, kill him
ATLANTA - The family of 31-year-old Damian Strozier is calling for justice and transparency following a fatal police shooting in Cobb County on Tuesday. The incident concluded a seven-hour search for Strozier, who police said was wanted for murder. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is currently conducting an investigation into...
Construction for Allatoona’s $25M career academy scheduled for June completion
ACWORTH — The Cobb County School District’s $25 million second career academy at Allatoona High School is in the final stretch of construction, with plans to complete the project on June 1, according to Executive Director Tiffany Barney. The Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy at Allatoona High School will be Cobb’s second career academy after its first at Osborne High School opened in 2020. Unlike...
These Carrot Cake Slices In Georgia Are Drawing Attention From Everywhere
The display case does most of the convincing here. Alpine Bakery & Pizzeria in Alpharetta, Georgia draws people in with desserts that look as good as they taste, and the carrot cake is the one everyone ends up talking about. Each slice feels generous and carefully made. Moist layers of...
Cyclist recounts being hit by car in Cherokee County
A Marietta cyclist is recovering after being knocked off his bike on Thursday by a car in Cherokee County.
East Cobb man given 90 days to relocate daughter’s emotional support pony
MARIETTA- Dark Chocolate, a mini Shetland pony, must find a new place to live after the Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously ruled this week that a subdivision home is not an appropriate location for the animal. The request came from Timothy John Terranova, who asked for a lot size reduction to allow for a small stable and livestock for the pony in an...
Cobb County Adds 44 New Business Licenses in Late April
Cobb County recorded 44 new business licenses during the past week, with a notable mix of service-based startups, health-related providers, and personal care businesses. Marietta continues to anchor much of the activity, while Atlanta mailing addresses—particularly in the Cumberland/Vinings corridor, which is already the county’s most intense employment center.
These Filet Mignon Plates In Georgia Are Drawing Crowds From Everywhere
Reservations tend to fill up fast here, and that usually tells you everything. Cattle Shed in Alpharetta, Georgia has turned a classic steakhouse dinner into something people plan around, not just squeeze in. The filet mignon gets most of the attention, and for good reason. Tender, well-prepared, and full of...
