Marietta man accused of breaking into local bank
Delonte Je’Von Taylor, 28, of Marietta, is accused of breaking into Fifth Third Bank, 1920 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta, on March 23 at 9:50 p.m. through a locked rear door, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Taylor broke open and damaged five bank teller drawers. The total...
New Kennestone Hospital tower increases number of rooms, helps smallest patients
Patients are days away from moving into new hospital rooms at Wellstar Kennestone in Cobb County.
Clayton County Shelter Bursting At Seams As Street Paws Races In
Clayton County’s main humane society has slammed into its limit. On Wednesday, the Clayton County Humane Society said its shelter is officially full and cannot accept any more animals for now, warning residents not to leave pets on the property as Metro Atlanta rescues struggle with a wider capacity crunch.
The secret to (almost) never-ending azaleas
Nothing says spring in Atlanta quite like azaleas. The fragrant blooms, ranging in color from white to pink to fiery orange, first appear in early March, transforming the Southern landscape into a blaze of color. For Atlanta gardeners, the burst of azalea blooms can seem all too quick, leaving behind a humdrum bush...
Illegal dog training facility raided; investigators share horrific conditions
Fulton County police raided an illegal dog boarding and training facility in southwest Atlanta.
Inmate charged with murder in connection to death of another inmate in metro Atlanta
Leverette was taken into custody and remains held at the facility.
Metro Atlanta restaurant chain opening location in Woodstock
A restaurant chain specializing in "authentic Mexican street tacos" is opening soon in downtown Woodstock. Rreal Tacos is scheduled to open its 12th location in Georgia Monday at 8558 Main St. at the corner of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street. The building was formerly occupied by Rootstock, which closed in...
‘Significant’ fire burns home, half-dozen golf carts in Milton
A “significant” blaze caused road closures in Milton Thursday night, the Milton Fire Department said.
2 people killed in I-75 crash in Cobb County that involved two tractor-trailers
Two people died this morning after a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 northbound in Cobb County. What’s Happening: The crash happened around 8:34 a.m. today near Hickory Grove Road, close to the Cherokee County line. Three commercial vehicles were involved. What We Know: 28-year-old Zory Beavers of Conyers was driving...
Residents blast Roswell’s new pay-to-park policies
ROSWELL, Ga. — Speakers repeatedly blasted members of the Roswell City Council March 30 objecting to the city’s implementing paid parking in the downtown area. More than 100 people attended the open-mic session, some not even residents of Roswell but employees of businesses on Canton Street. Applause resounded...
