Testimony reveals disturbing details in trial of man accused of killing Acworth couple
His parents described being stunned when officers told them their college-aged son was the suspect in their neighbors’ double homicide.
Repeat offender indicted for allegedly exposing himself, harassing woman in Kirkwood neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A repeat offender has been indicted for allegedly exposing himself and harassing a woman at her home in Atlanta’s Kirkwood neighborhood, according to prosecutors. Rodney Lee Stroud, 53, was arrested Tuesday on charges of felony aggravated stalking, misdemeanor probation violation...
Homeless woman charged after early-morning Publix incident
Alicia Monta Williams, 47, who is listed as homeless, is accused of ramming a shopping cart and breaking the front sliding glass door of the Publix at 5015 Floyd Road in Mableton on Nov. 8 at 4 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Williams had been issued a criminal trespass...
UGA student’s Google history shows he searched what ‘getting shot’ felt like days before...
MARIETTA, Ga. — As the trial for the man accused in the 2021 killings of a Cobb County couple inside their home continued for its third day on Wednesday, the Google history for the man on trial came to light, some of which included both grim and grisly searches.
Decaying Mansion: A Construction Nightmare in East Cobb
A house located at the intersection of Holt and East Robinson in East Cobb has caught the attention of local residents due to its deteriorating condition. Despite being only two years old, the house appears to be suffering from severe structural issues, with wood rotting behind the siding - a clear indication of...
Man charged with running over woman at Marietta apartment complex
Juan Antonio Lopez, 26, of Union Point, is accused of driving over a woman with his 2024 Chevrolet Colorado on Nov. 9 at 11:04 a.m. at an apartment at 1250 Powder Springs Street in Marietta, in the 1250 West Apartments complex, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. The woman attempted to...
Persistent Cellular Blackout at Barrett/Cobb Parkway Intersection
Residents in the vicinity of the Barrett Parkway/Cobb Parkway intersection have been experiencing a peculiar issue with their cell service. Over the past week, users have reported that their phones switch from 5G to SOS mode when in this area, creating a sort of "cell service dead zone." The issue seems to be...
Illegal gambling operation busted at Georgia gas station
ATLANTA, Ga. — An alleged illegal gambling operation was busted inside a Georgia gas station on Tuesday night. News 12’s sister station, Atlanta News First, captured the bust on camera. Three men, Faiyaz Khimani, Feroz Khimani and Sriram Vanteru, are facing multiple drug-related charges. The owner, who was...
Attempted robbery ends in deadly shooting
Police say a robbery attempt led to a shootout at a Covington Highway gas station, killing 19-year-old Tristyn Mays. The surviving victim ran to Cove Lane and is expected to recover; investigators ruled he acted in self-defense. The two scenes are connected, and no additional suspects or charges have been announced.
Half of young people in Atlanta are thinking about leaving the city
Among major cities, Atlanta has the fifth-highest share of child-free young adults thinking about packing up and leaving, a new survey finds. Driving the news: Atlanta ranks fifth on the list, with 50% of young adults saying they're "likely" or "very likely" to leave town. The findings come from Gensler's...

















