Downpours making flooding larger, scarier for Cobb County neighbors
They say it usually rises fast and falls fast, but the heavy rain is making it worse.
Heavy rainfall triggers 288,000-gallon wastewater spill in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Cobb County Water System is testing local waterways after heavy rain caused a 288,000-gallon wastewater spill in Marietta on Monday. The Cobb County Water System Northwest Water Reclamation Facility became overwhelmed by too much water on Monday. Heavy rainfall over several hours in the metro Atlant
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Continues Spring Expansion with Four April Openings
May 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Jeremiah’s Italian Ice continues its national growth with four new shop openings across Tennessee, Texas and Georgia. The April openings bring Jeremiah’s total footprint to 177 locations nationwide, including 159 franchise-owned locations and 18 corporate-owned locatio
Northside Hospital expands emergency department to meet demand
Northside Hospital Atlanta in Sandy Springs is expanding its emergency department footprint to respond to the steady increase in patients each year. Why it matters: As metro Atlanta grows , area hospitals and medical facilities must meet the demand that comes with an expanding population. The latest: The two-story, 67,
Roswell Council approves terminating Seer World contract
ROSWELL, Ga. — In a 4-2 vote, the Roswell City Council at its May 26 meeting approved terminating a master services agreement with Seer World as the city works to move its economic development planning in-house. The company was contracted in 2024 to guide the city’s economic development strategies...
Oldest living Georgia WWII veteran honored by Cobb County leaders
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A local World War II veteran was honored by Cobb County leaders on Tuesday night ahead of his 107th birthday. Charlie Duncan, who turns 107 on Wednesday, received a special county proclamation naming May 27, 2026, as Charlie Duncan Day in Cobb County. He is recognized as the oldest living World War I
Clarkston police chief: Former Cobb County commander named top cop
CLARKSTON, Ga. - James Coleman Bullock will take over as the new Clarkston police chief next Tuesday to lead the city's public safety and community programs. The major appointment follows his lengthy three-decade career in regional law enforcement command roles. Clarkston police chief appointment. What we know:. The ci
Metro Atlanta animal shelters see spikes in dog surrenders
Dog surrenders and adoption returns are increasing at DeKalb County Animal Services. Financial hardship is the main cause as shelters become over capacity.
Major road closure begins for long-term bridge replacement project
The closure is part of a Georgia Department of Transportation bridge replacement project that is expected to last for several months.
Most people charged with misdemeanors won’t be booked into the Fulton County Jail
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says most misdemeanor arrestees won’t be booked into the jail.
