Lassiter High Grad, 1 Other Killed In 2 Fatal Crashes: Police

Paul Hester, 41, and Lassiter High School graduate Dylan Nekrasas, 19, died in two separate car crashes in Cobb County since Saturday.

Monthly Tornado Siren Testing Resumes Wednesday In Cobb

After temporarily halting these tests during the pandemic, the first siren test is scheduled Wednesday at noon, barring inclement weather.

National Opioid Trial Will Be Argued In Cobb County

An Ohio federal judge chose Cobb as one of five jurisdictions where a national, landmark opioid case will play out in the courtroom.

Serial Child Molester Gets 2 Life Sentences

A Cobb County man was found guilty on 10 child molestation charges, according to the Cobb County District Attorney's office.

Man Hit, Killed While Walking On I-75: Marietta Police

A 26-year-old man was walking in the middle of Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning when an oncoming truck struck and killed him.

Teen Suspect Named In June 15 Killing, Marietta Police Said

Marietta police are searching for 17-year-old Donald Bannister, a.k.a. Lil Ghost, in connection with the fatal shooting of Norval Bailey.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Marietta

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Marietta.

Arrest Expungement Program Begins In Cobb County

The program will help eligible people potentially clear their criminal records and/or restrict access to them, per the Cobb County DA.

Cobb Officer Shot On Duty Is Home From Hospital

The Cobb County police officer shot at point-blank range last weekend is home and recovering, the department said.

Man Killed By Cobb SWAT Team Identified: GBI

A man shot a Cobb County police officer at point-blank range Sunday and led officers on a three-hour manhunt, ending in the suspect's death.

1 Dead, 3 Injured In Sunday Crash: Cobb Police

A man driving a scooter crashed into a car — which then hit a second car — Sunday morning at Macland Road and Ernest Barrett Parkway.

DUI Guilty Plea Lands Cobb Solicitor General 12 Month Probation

Barry Morgan, who prosecutes misdemeanor DUI cases in Cobb County, pleaded guilty to DUI following his arrest in Cherokee County in March.

Missing Teen's Body Found In Chattahoochee River

Cobb County police confirmed a teenager's body was found in the Chattahoochee River, and family has identified him as Jake Whatley, 17.

Man Sought In Cobb Game Night Shooting Arrested In AR: Police

Police arrested Cody Dimmitt, who was wanted for allegedly shooting a gun into a neighbor's game night party, in Arkansas late Tuesday.

Man Sought Who Shot Into Neighbor's Home After Party Snub: Police

Cobb police are searching for Cody Demmitt, who's accused of shooting multiple rounds into a neighbor's home over a game night dispute.

Authorities ID Cobb Jail Detainee Who Died In Custody

Authorities identified the detainee who was brought in Saturday, and died Sunday hours after he "became destructive" and attacked officers.

Pedestrian Struck By Car In Marietta Expected To Survive

The 35-year-old man was hit by a car Sunday on Powder Springs Road and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

1 Arrested, 2 Sought In Town Center Mall Robbery: Cobb Police

One suspect was arrested Friday in the robbery at Town Center Mall Thursday. Cobb County police are still searching for two more suspects.

Boyfriend Convicted For Strangling, Killing Girlfriend

“I held her in my arms and watched her take her first breath, and he took her breath away," the victim's father told the court.

Cobb Man Gets Jail Time For Molesting His Stepdaughter

While the victim, 12, was not in court for sentencing, Chief Judge Robert Leonard said, "You can tell her that her judge believed her."

Cobb Jail Inmate Dies In Hospital After Suicide Attempt

Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens requested that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation conduct an investigation into the suicide.

Lead Prosecutor In Ahmaud Arbery Case Leaves Cobb DA's Office

Jesse Evans, lead prosecutor in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case, resigned from the Cobb DA's office and is no longer on the prosecution team.

1 Dead, 1 Injured In Car Crash: Cobb Police

Two Douglasville residents were involved in a single-vehicle car accident on Pat Mell Road in Marietta, just after midnight Monday.

UPDATE: 12-Year-Old Boy Shot At Main Event In Cobb County

A 12-year-old child was found shot in the chest in Cobb last week, and one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting.

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.

Cobb County Solicitor General Arrested, Charged With DUI

Cobb Solicitor General Barry Morgan, who prosecutes misdemeanor DUI cases in the county, was arrested on a DUI charge Thursday night.

'Aggressive Recruitment Blitz' Begins At Cobb Sheriff's Office

More than 100 positions are open at the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, including deputy sheriffs and civilian positions.

Nonprofit Founder Arrested In Marietta For Falsifying Documents

A 39-year-old nonprofit founder was charged Thursday for faking court-ordered community service for criminal defendants at his nonprofit.

No Charges In Fatal Cobb Police Shooting Of Vincent Truitt

A grand jury ruled that the Cobb officer involved in the shooting death of 17-year-old Vincent Truitt was justified in his use of force.

Marietta Man Charged With Homicide After Six-Car Crash On I-285

Rony Perez-Lucas, 23, was charged with vehicular homicide among other charges after a six-car collision on I-285 in Cobb County.

1 Dead, 1 Charged, 1 Unidentified In Armed Robbery: Cobb Police

One suspect was killed by a car; one suspect was arrested and charged; and a third suspect is still at large, according to Cobb police.

Marietta Apartment Complex Fire Displaces 50 People

Due to a fire Tuesday morning, dozens of units were damaged and 50 people were displaced at a Marietta apartment complex.

Justin Harris Hearing For New Trial In Hot Car Death Scheduled

Justin Ross Harris was convicted of murder after leaving his son in the backseat of his hot car. His hearing for a new trial begins Monday.

Cobb County Coroner Confirms Death Of County Jail Inmate: Report

Officials declined to identify the detention center inmate, but the death would be the third at the jail this year and the 10th since 2018.

Suspect Charged In Connection With Fatal Shooting Of Marietta Man

Marietta Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of a Marietta man in early October.

Pedestrian Hit, Killed On I-75 In Marietta

Marietta police are investigating an accident after a man walking on I-75 was hit and killed.

210 Registered Sex Offenders In Marietta In 2020

There are 210 registered sex offenders living or working in Marietta.

Marietta Man Arrested After Speeding With Cat, Police Say

A Marietta man was going 126 mph Friday on I-575. A cat was the only passenger, according to police.

Marietta K-9 Finds Suspect Hiding Under Tractor Trailer

The suspect was charged with felony theft by receiving stolen property, misdemeanor driving, fleeing and more.

After Gunman Fires Shots, Marietta Neighbors Ordered To Stay Home

Cobb County Police ordered neighbors to shelter at home after a gunman fired shots Tuesday.

Marietta Police Investigating Shooting Death Of 23-Year-Old Man

Lamar Miles was found deceased in his bed with gunshot wounds early Sunday in a shooting police believe took place from outside the home.