Marietta GA

After a week of wildfire risks and dry conditions, the metro Atlanta area is getting some rain. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go ] Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon say we’ll have a dry Monday before conditions change. Widespread rain and storms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday but Deon said it may not be enough to make a...

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is launching the “Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging” program, converting its modern student apartments into temporary housing for fans, workers and volunteers during the 2026 World Cup. With rates starting at $237 USD per night, the campus offers a safe and...

A man accused of crashing his car while driving under the influence yelled at police and damaged a patrol car when they tried to take him to jail.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was killed in a crash involving a dirt bike and tow truck late Saturday, according to Atlanta police. Atlanta police arrived at the crash, which was close to the intersection of Jonesboro Road and Harriett Street SE, just after 10:30 p.m.

Georgia’s back roads and busy highways are lined with some of the most unforgettable places to eat in the entire South. From smoky barbecue pits to old-school hot dog stands, these spots have been feeding hungry travelers and locals for decades. A quick pit stop can easily turn into...

Since the Cobb County Board of Education decided to censor public comments from its livestream of both work sessions and regular meetings, I’ve been attending the meetings and recording the meetings. At first I livestreamed, but the audio quality of the livestreams were poor, often to the point of...

Cobb County police responded to a shooting involving a murder suspect near Leland and Windy Hill roads on Tuesday afternoon, deploying drones alongside SWAT teams and K9 units to track Damian Strozier, 31, who fled after exchanging gunfire with officers, as Marietta Daily Journal reported. Strozier, wanted on murder charges...

ACWORTH — The Cobb County School District’s $25 million second career academy at Allatoona High School is in the final stretch of construction, with plans to complete the project on June 1, according to Executive Director Tiffany Barney. The Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy at Allatoona High School will be Cobb’s second career academy after its first at Osborne High School opened in 2020. Unlike...

Let’s talk about the kind of camping where you don’t have to choose between frostbite and heatstroke to enjoy the great outdoors. Red Top Mountain State Park in Acworth, Georgia, is that rare gem where Mother Nature decided to be reasonable for once, offering year-round camping that actually makes sense.

The display case does most of the convincing here. Alpine Bakery & Pizzeria in Alpharetta, Georgia draws people in with desserts that look as good as they taste, and the carrot cake is the one everyone ends up talking about. Each slice feels generous and carefully made. Moist layers of...