Marietta GA

ACWORTH — With the 250th anniversary of the United States around the corner, Allatoona High School kickstarted the celebrations this week. The U.S. Department of Education brought its national “History Rocks! Trail to Independence” tour to the Acworth school where former Gov. Sonny Perdue took the stage to encourage...

TGI Fridays is at the center of online conversation, and it’s not about a new menu item. After a viral video captured an employee performing a heartfelt act of kindness, social media is now calling out the chain’s corporate leadership for what folks are labeling as an underwhelming reward.

Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest, Gwinnett County officials said.

A traffic stop on Thursday led to a man’s arrest after police found him with a suitcase full of marijuana.

Bobby Clark, a 57-year-old detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, died in custody Sunday, according to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. Clark was arrested on misdemeanor criminal trespassing charges and upon pre-booking, was deferred to the hospital for medical care. He refused treatment and returned...

Recently-released 911 calls show the moments after investigators say an Atlanta man shot two teens​ accused of trying to steal packages left on his porch.

Atlanta police say a man who may have been armed refused to leave the Ritz-Carlton, prompting a SWAT response and hours-long street closures along Peachtree Street.

All three suspects appear to put the stolen items inside of a silver colored sedan.

The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 5,760 gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on Dec. 12. The overflow, resulting from structural, occurred at 6410 Jane Drive SW in Mableton, and discharged into Gordon Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Dec. 12 at 12:29 p.m. and the...

In each school district across the country, there are various positions of leadership. In DeKalb County, the superintendent holds the highest role within the district school board. According to AACSB, “[The] superintendent is the chief executive officer, responsible for the overall management of the district,...