Trial begins for Atlanta father accused of starving 4-year-old to death in ‘house of...
ATLANTA — From the outside, the McWeay home on Renfrew Court appeared "peaceful," "quiet" and "fun" when investigators arrived in December 2023. Prosecutors said there were Christmas decorations on the front and toys scattered in the yard. But inside it was a "house of horrors," Fulton County Deputy District...
Cobb Hardware Fights to Stay in Marietta as Road Project Claims Front Lot
MARIETTA — Construction crews have broken ground on a road widening project on Roswell Street, a project which is forcing a Marietta hardware store to close its doors, according to the owner. Cobb Hardware, a staple in the Gem City since 1932, is being forced to move out of its building, according to store owner Bob...
Reward offered after man shot to death at SW Atlanta apartment complex
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 to find out who shot and killed a man at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex last week. Authorities are hoping someone can help them identify who killed 29-year-old Tyrell Oliver. What we know: — Officials say officers were...
Six arrested after protest in Brookhaven turns violent
Police have not yet determined whether the arrested individuals are local residents or from out of town.
30 years later, teenage girl found dead behind Atlanta home is identified
In 1995, children made a horrific discovery behind a southwest Atlanta home: A girl had been buried in a shallow grave. She has now been identified thanks to a Texas DNA lab.
Report: Atlanta Protesters Tear-Gassed After Throwing Fireworks at Police
As anti-ICE protests spread across the country, protesters in Atlanta, Georgia, were seen being tear-gassed after they reportedly threw fireworks at police officers. WSB-TV 2 Atlanta reported that “hundreds” of protesters gathered for a protest hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) along Buford...
New real estate report shows how many homes in Atlanta area are owned by...
Georgia is among the top three states for how many houses investors are buying. While the state’s portion is 15.9%, the metro Atlanta area is even higher.
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30-year sentence after guilty plea
Rapper became famous globally at young age after viral hit ‘Watch Me’ (Whip/Nae Nae).’ He pleaded guilty but mentally ill in cousin’s death.
“My name is Timu, and I’m in need of a loving home!”
The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is a male lilac point/tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal...
Suspect wanted for discharging gun at Atlanta Waffle House
A reward is being offered for the person who can identify a man police said discharged a gun inside a restaurant.
