Cobb homeless count finds 448 people in camps, emergency shelters
Volunteers counted 157 people living outside in Cobb County’s 2026 homeless count, with nearly 300 more staying in short-term shelters. The number of homeless people outside was lower than in the last count, in 2024, but the number in emergency shelters was higher. That’s likely due to the sub-freezing temperatures...
Backyard discovery sparks rescue in Kennesaw
A Kennesaw homeowner had a small surprise in their backyard Monday when they found a wild adult bunny tangled and stuck in a soccer net. After discovering the animal, the homeowner called the Georgia Wildlife Network for help getting it free, and a licensed “rehabber” was immediately on call to help. At the end of...
16-year-old becomes first girl to win Georgia HVAC state title
MARIETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Ariela Vega, a junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, is the 2026 HVAC state champion. The 16-year-old outperformed competitors from across Georgia in hands-on HVAC knowledge, technical skill and problem-solving. She is also the first girl to ever win the state title.
Georgia Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Shoving Kids Off Bikes, Sending One into...
A Georgia man found himself in hot water after he was allegedly captured on camera shoving kids over on their bikes, sending one careening into a fountain. The Sandy Springs Police released video footage of the alleged “juvenile bicycle assault” March 4 while announcing the arrest of Stephen Catterton.
Blowing smoke: Suspect charged with running cigarette coupon scheme at Mableton store
A man has been charged with running a counterfeit couponing scheme at multiple stores across the metro Atlanta area, including one in Mableton, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr reports. The scheme in question involved the suspect, identified as Michael Justin Williams, forging and using fake coupons at the...
Yamaha to move U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia
KENNESAW, Ga. - Yamaha Motor Co. announced Thursday it will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Georgia as part of a strategic push to improve profitability and streamline its American operations. What we know:. Yamaha is officially shifting its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from its...
Southwest flight makes emergency landing over mid-air security threat as flier is detained amid...
A SOUTHWEST Airlines flight has been diverted and forced to do an emergency landing after a mid-air security threat. Flight 2094 from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was forced to cut...
Mom jailed after school bus fight
A Marietta mother faces multiple charges after a heated confrontation with a school bus driver was captured on camera.
Woman Arrested in Sandy Springs Elder Abuse Investigation
Sandy Springs, GA — Sandy Springs Police detectives have arrested a woman following an investigation into allegations of elder abuse involving an 87-year-old victim. According to the Sandy Springs Police Department, the incident occurred in the 1900 block of Huntingdon Chase. Following the investigation, Jeanine...
This Southern Chain Restaurant Offers A Brunch Buffet On Weekends
Southern cuisine is very popular and there are plenty of chains that serve it. One of them has a brunch buffet that is served on the weekend.

















