Marietta GA

MARIETTA — The Cobb County Board of Commissioners discussed proposed language setting new rules for data centers during their Tuesday afternoon work session. Data centers have divided the community, with many residents expressing concerns about noise, water usage and environmental impacts. To allow time for commissione

Legal questions raised by the defense in the last-minute appeal now need to be reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court before another execution can be scheduled.

ATLANTA — Strength is second nature to Japeth Harrison. As a personal trainer, he spends his days helping people build muscle and push through challenges to transform themselves. But when he steps away from the weight room, Harrison finds a very different kind of strength in his own backyard.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County officials are proposing a property tax increase. On Wednesday, county commissioners announced they intend to raise property taxes by 0.54% over the rollback millage rate. There will be three public hearings on the proposed tax increase, as required by Georgia law.

JAKSONVILLE, Fla. - Investigators captured one of Atlanta's most wanted murder suspects in Florida following an extensive manhunt. Atlanta Police Department Fugitive Unit investigators worked alongside the U.S. Marshals Service and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office to locate and apprehend Jonathan David Soto. Officers

Atlanta police said they are investigating after two people were shot in southwest Atlanta.

A 27-year-old former Georgia probation and parole officer has been sentenced to 15 years, with 10 to serve in prison, after pleading guilty to killing a man in a drunken crash while driving a state-issued SUV on Interstate 20 last year. Alexis Latrice Friendly, of Atlanta, pleaded guilty to first-degree vehicular homic

ATLANTA — Award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter and producer Dave Chappelle has announced dates for his fall 2026 comedy tour, including one night in Atlanta. Dave Chappelle is scheduled to perform at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 4 as part of his fall 2026 tour. His...

Keshawn Wilkins, 28, of Marietta, is accused of home invasion on Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. at an apartment at 3000 Cumberland Club Drive, Atlanta, within the Halsten at Vinings Mountain apartment complex, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Wilkins arrived at the victim’s home and started

A behavior support specialist in Suwanee has been charged in a 31 count indictment over Medicaid fraud and false statements and writings.