CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Cobb County, GA – In the spirit of service, justice, and unity, community organizations, faith-based groups, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other partners are invited to participate in the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Parade that will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026. The...
Beloved Goodwill greeter retires after 28 years of kindness
He’s ending a 28-year career of kindness in style.
Woman’s body found inside burning home
An unidentified woman was found dead inside a burning, abandoned house on Glenwood Road on Saturday morning.
10 Black-Owned Museums Where History Still Breathes
Black history doesn’t live behind glass. It lives in rooms where music was made, in neighborhoods that shaped movements, and in stories passed down with intention. Across the United States, Black-owned and Black-led museums serve as cultural anchors, preserving our past while actively shaping how it’s remembered and...
Woman who disappeared while hiking Kennesaw Mountain found safe
Cobb County police are searching for a woman with dementia who disappeared Friday morning.
Ted’s Montana Grill drops Marietta Square plans after online backlash
A vacant lot on Marietta Square remains empty after Ted’s Montana Grill withdrew from its city-approved plan to build on the property after online criticism.
Thunderstorm With Tornado Watch Alert Heading Towards Atlanta, Georgia
A tornado watch has been extended across several counties in Georgia, including areas in close proximity to Atlanta, as a powerful storm system continues to push through the southeastern United States on Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City issued a bulletin at 10:47 a.m. EST, warning...
How the music you play in the car could be affecting your driving
ATLANTA — Atlanta drivers spend a lot of time behind the wheel, and for most of us, that means plenty of time with our favorite playlists or radio stations. But does what you listen to actually change the way you drive? A researcher in Australia says the answer is yes—though not always in the ways you might expect.
Four Graduate from Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, Rebuilding Lives Through Recovery
Cobb County announced in a news release that four individuals recently graduated from the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, marking a powerful step forward in their recovery journeys. The ceremony, held in the Jury Assembly Room at Cobb Superior Court, celebrated their achievements alongside judges, court staff,...
Metro Atlanta high school placed on lockdown after receiving a threat, officials say
ATLANTA — A lockdown at a metro Atlanta high school has been lifted after the school received a threat, officials say. Atlanta Public Schools released a statement saying that Frederick Douglass High School was placed on lockdown after a threat was made against the school. The lockdown was lifted...

















