Public comments at the May Cobb school board meeting
Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to remove public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the meetings and recording the meetings. At this meeting there were only two commenters, one at the work session, the other at the regular...
2 teens arrested for armed robbery, assault after police find 2 shot in Marietta
MARIETTA, Ga. — Two teenagers were arrested for their involvement in an armed robbery and shooting, according to police. On May 6, Marietta Police officers were called to a parking lot at 875 Franklin Gateway regarding a shooting call just after 9 p.m. When they got to the scene, they found an empty car and trails of b
Cobb DA issues statement on Georgia’s HB 369
Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen issued the following statement regarding HB 369, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. The law selectively targeted the largest Georgia counties under Black leadership, making elections for various county-wide elections non-partisan, without affecting the remaining counties i
Beaver battle brews as Alpharetta HOA trapping, killing nuisance animals
Beavers have become such a nuisance in a North Fulton neighborhood that the homeowners’ association is trapping and killing them, and that has some residents upset.
Georgia police block fleeing burglary suspect
Woodstock police arrested a suspected traveling burglar Thursday morning after a jewelry store owner spotted the man on live surveillance cameras and called 911.
Brookhaven Preschool Rocked as Director, Teacher Nabbed in Child Restraint Case
Brookhaven police arrested a lead teacher and the director of a neighborhood preschool this week after investigators say a teacher used "excessive measures" to restrain very young children in a classroom. The lead teacher, 27-year-old Charles K. Wheeler, faces multiple counts of first-degree child cruelty, and 63-year-
Cobb Sheriff’s deputy recognized after helping woman in labor
A deputy with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is being recognized after he helped a woman who went into labor while stuck in traffic get to the hospital safely. Sgt. Jameel Fraser was driving to work along Dallas Highway on April 27 when he was flagged down by a pedestrian who said a woman had gone into labor in the
Weekend lane closure on I-75 NB express lanes in Marietta, Kennesaw for road striping
Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation will completely close the Interstate 75 Express Lanes in Cobb County this weekend as part of a project to restripe the roadway between the I-75/I-285 interchange to just north of Hickory Grove Road. Crews will apply a high-reflective striping to improve driver v
Friday is last day to qualify for brand-new Ford vehicle in 2026 St. Jude...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friday is the last day to secure your ticket for a chance to win a brand-new Ford vehicle in the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. At midnight, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or the 2026 Ford Maverick XL are off the table. Whoever wins will get to choose one of the two vehicles.
Man breaks into Woodstock jewelry store, tries to escape police, officers say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested on Thursday after Woodstock police say he broke into a jewelry store. Scott Candor faces a long list of charges, including reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, fleeing and eluding, second-degree criminal damage, felony theft, smash and grab burglary,

















