Security guard killed while protecting woman at Cobb County bar identified
After a woman was assaulted in a bar parking lot in Cobb county on Saturday morning, a security guard intervened and was shot and killed. The security guard has now been identified as Jordan Alexander Jones, a 28-year-old from Lawrenceville. As Channel 2 Action News reported, the Acworth Police Department...
Coyote snatched small dog from backyard but dropped him saving pooch’s life
In Cobb County, Georgia, a small dog and his owner were left traumatized after a coyote snatched the pooch from his backyard and took off with him in its mouth. On Wednesday, Marie Uden opened the back door of her home to let her poodle mix, Teddy into the yard. Just moments later, she heard a ruckus outside and...
Arrest made in shooting of Atlanta rideshare driver
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police have made an arrest in a shooting that hurt a rideshare driver. Police said a fight between the driver and his passengers ended in gunshots early Thursday morning on Noble Creek Drive in northwest Atlanta. The driver went to the hospital...
4 indicted in for forging ‘bogus checks’ from state agency
Four Georgians were indicted Friday on accusations they forged checks from a state agency and stole tens of thousands of dollars.
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.
Man who hit, killed tow truck driver on I-575 in Woodstock learns sentence
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A man will spend time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a homicide by vehicle incident that happened nearly three years ago. 60-year-old David Albert Beaver Jr., pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving in connection with the October 19, 2023, collision that...
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.
Atlanta, GA Storm Alert Tonight: Strong Line Moving Across I-75, I-85
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to move across north Georgia tonight, potentially impacting travel along major roadways including Interstate 75, Interstate 85, and Interstate 20...
