Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.

Dog Left In SUV In July, Cobb Woman Indicted In Death

A Cobb County woman has been indicted by a grand jury in the death of a yellow Labrador mix that was left in a SUV for at least four hours.

Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Standoff In Acworth

Cobb County Police arrested a man Wednesday after he barricaded himself inside an Acworth home, media outlets are reporting.

Bartow Deputy Shoots Man Who Tried To Run Him Over: GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a deputy wrecked his cruiser while pursuing the driver, who then tried to run him over.

Cobb Neighborhood Evacuated, Bomb Squad Called

Authorities say they arrested a man Tuesday who told them he had explosives in his SUV.

Serial Robbers Scared Off By Armed Customer: Report

The Waffle House is the ninth known establishment the serial robbers have hit. This time, somebody fought back

Cherokee Fire Douses Blaze In Acworth

Luckily, nobody was injured in the fire.

Brothers Killed In Head-On Crash On I-16: Reports

Both attended Georgia Southern; a wrong-way driver hit their car early Sunday on I-16, says Georgia State Patrol.

Thief Broke Into Car, Stole Credit Cards: Acworth Police

Acworth police are looking for a thief who was caught on camera breaking into a car and stealing credit cards, which were later used.

Man Tied To Charlottesville Violence May Be In Cobb: Police

Police in Cobb County are ramping up efforts to find Alex Michael Ramos, seen on video committing acts of violence in Charlottesville, Va.

Cause Of Death Released For Man Found Dead In Allatoona Lake

The body of 22-year-old Gerardo Soto Jr. was found Monday in Lake Allatoona.

Body Of Missing Swimmer Found At Allatoona Lake

Gerardo Soto Jr., 22, was found Monday in Lake Allatoona after he went missing over the weekend.

Woman Left Dog In Hot SUV Outside Walmart In Cobb: Police

Cameta Hibbert is accused of leaving a Chihuahua in a hot car outside a Walmart in Acworth, according to reports.

Body Of Cobb Man Found In Lake Acworth: Report

Police identify Ricky Wayne Watson of Austell as the man who was missing Friday and found in Lake Acworth on Saturday.

Georgia Officials Identify 2 Potent New Forms Of Fentanyl: ICYMI

Two new fentanyl analogues have been discovered by the Georgia Bureau Of Investigation, the agency announced Tuesday.

Six Flags Must Pay $35M Judgment In Brawl: Ga. Supreme Court: ICYMI

Monday's ruling reinstates $35 million judgment against Six Flags in vicious beating of teen who was left in coma for seven days.

GBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting In Cobb: ICYMI

The the Georgia Bureau of Investigation will investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Austell over the weekend.

Body Of Missing Smyrna Woman Found In Allatoona Lake ID'd

A Smyrna woman reported missing was found in Allatoona Lake on Sunday, state officials say.

Mother Charged With Cruelty In Child's Beating In Cobb

Cobb County mother Nakeisha Logan' arrested in beating of her son, authorities say.

Kennesaw School Honors Acworth Teen Killed In Tree Fall

BREAKING: Joelle Dalgleish, a Harrison High student who died Sunday in an accident at a state park, may get a scholarship in her name.

Woman Confirmed As Georgia's First 'Gray Death' Fatality: GBI

BREAKING: GBI officials have confirmed the state's first fatality attributed to the drug cocktail called "Gray Death."

Man Gets 8 Years For Shooting Friend Over Rent In Acworth

BREAKING: Cobb County prosecutors say Dreson Tuberville, 23, shot roommate in leg during a March 2016 altercation.

Suspect Arrested In Armed Robbery Near Acworth

Authorities:Jayland Hicks, 18, of Canton was bitten by K-9 shots after an armed robbery Saturday evening near Acworth.

Acworth Man Drowns Trying To Save Daughter In Gulf Of Mexico

James Forsythe, 49, never made it back to shore after jumping in Gulf of Mexico Tuesday to save daughter and her friend.

Acworth Walmart All-Clear After Bomb Scare: Police

BREAKING: Bomb-sniffing dogs were called on the scene and the store evacuated after the Tuesday morning scare.

Atlanta Man Convicted Of 2 Burglaries In Cobb

In one incident, Marchello Eric Lee took $25,000 worth of heating and air conditioning equipment from a church construction site.

Subway Employee Shoots Attempted Robber: Police

Maintenance worker at Subway shop opens fire on man who tried to rob eatery, police say.

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Young Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Truck Towing a Boat Thursday Night

Dustin Sistilli of Dallas, Georgia was killed in the crash in Acworth. Charges may be filed against the driver of the truck.

Pill Take Back Day: Acworth Police Hosting Event on October 22

The public can turn in any unused or expired drugs to the police department.

Cause of Acworth Apartment Fire Still Unknown

The blaze displaced several families Saturday afternoon. It happened at the Gazebo Apartments.

Acworth Father, Son Killed in Jet Ski Accident

The incident happened in Sunset Beach, NC, late Friday afternoon.

One Person Dead in Hiram Acworth Highway Crash

The accident happened early Thursday morning. The other driver has been hospitalized.

Third Acworth Man Arrested in Armed Robbery of College Students

Two Morehouse College students were robbed at gunpoint last week in Cherokee County.

Person Shot in Acworth Road Rage; Suspect in Custody

The gunman led police on a slow speed chase that ended on Delk Road in Marietta.

Dog's Beating Death: Acworth Man Sentenced to Prison

Defendant slammed the dog's head into the floor after she urinated on his floor. A week later, he beat the dog to death.

Update: Police Search For Man With 10 Outstanding Warrants

The search took place late Monday afternoon around Acworth and Kennesaw.

Former Acworth Sunday School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault

Police believe there may be more victims.

State Troopers Use Dangerous, Anti-Terror Tactic to Stop Car Chases

A suspect died in a wreck Friday. Do you think the Precision Immobilization Technique, forcing a suspect to spin out, is too dangerous?

Officer Shoots Driver During Traffic Stop: Report

Driver shot in the chest after allegedly pulling a gun on a police officer in Acworth, according to media reports.

Acworth Citizens' Police Academy Registration Open

The 12 week course begins on March 1.