High E. coli levels prompt warning for Chattahoochee River swimmers
Health officials are urging people to avoid swimming or tubing in the river until bacteria levels drop.
Severe Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Through Tuesday Night
A Flood Watch remains in effect for west Georgia and much of north Georgia through late Tuesday evening, with locally heavy rainfall increasing the risk of flash flooding. Strong to severe storms may also produce isolated damaging wind gusts and frequent lightning. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weathe
Georgia’s only donor care unit celebrates five years
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Like any teenager, Finley Kruchten had desires and dreams. His room looked like a typical teenager's, with a box of goldfish not far from his bed, video game controllers and a basket of laundry. His parents, Jed and Veronica, described him as someone with the...
DPS: 329 DUIs, more than 150 injured on Georgia roads over Memorial Day weekend
GEORGIA (WRBL) — The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released its final statistics for road activity during the Memorial Day Weekend travel period. Georgia DPS, which oversees the Georgia State Patrol, reported a total of 298 crashes that resulted in 153 injuries and 12 fatalities. DPS also reported 911 s
Marietta man charged with first-degree vehicular homicide
[The Cobb County Courier has a policy of withholding or redacting the name of suspects unless and until the person is convicted in a court of law or enters a plea of guilty. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty, and the internet has no effective way of removing reports of arrest if the person is exonerated.
10 Hidden Donut Shops in Georgia That Outshine Big Chains
If you think the best donuts in Georgia come from a drive-thru window and a glowing chain sign, you are in for a sugar-dusted surprise. Across the state, small shops are frying, glazing, and filling circles of joy that feel more personal, more flavorful, and honestly more worth the trip than anything mass-produced.
Thousands without power in Georgia
GEORGIA — Nearly 7,000 customers across Georgia are without electricity as of Tuesday morning, according to outage data from PowerOutage.us. The outage tracking website reported 6,950 homes and businesses without power statewide out of more than 5.1 million customers being monitored. Georgia currently ranks second in t
Black Bear Dashes Through Cobb Apartment Complex, Neighbors on High Alert
A black bear tore through a Cobb County apartment complex Monday afternoon, startling residents and starring in a brief video that quickly made the rounds online. Neighbors said they were grateful no one ended up nose to nose with the animal, but many added they are staying alert in case it comes back.
Weather Alert: Flood Watch issued for the local area until 11 p.m. Tuesday, May...
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a Flood Watch for several counties in Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible through this evening. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other
Big Creek Swells as Alpharetta Neighbors Brace for Yard-Swamping Floods
Big Creek is on track to crest Monday, and officials say it is likely to spill into low-lying yards, trails and a YMCA campground in parts of Fulton and Forsyth counties. The National Weather Service warns levels could climb to heights not seen since early 2020, putting stretches of the Big Creek Greenway and nearby ne
