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Marietta Man Used Facebook and Instagram in Dating Scheme to Swindle Women

by Ty Tagami | Capitol BeatJuly 28, 2025

A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by connecting them with romantic partners […]

The Culture of Silence that surrounds the Frank Case might seem surprising. Again, it happened 110 years ago. Everyone involved in the inciting incident – the murder of child factory worker Mary Phagan and the subsequent trial and lynching – are all dead.
Posted inUnderdressed and Overeducated

Opinion: Murder, Mob ‘Justice,’ and Georgia’s Culture of Silence

by Erin GreerJuly 12, 2025
Einstein Bros. Bagels has opened a new bakery in Marietta, bringing fresh-baked breakfast options.
Posted inFood

Einstein Bros. Bagels Opens New Location in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkJuly 7, 2025
thirst, sun, dehydration, fatigue, tired, pallor, ai created, nature, heat, heatstroke
Posted inWeather

Cooling Shelter Opens in Marietta as Heat Wave Hits Cobb County

by B.T. ClarkJune 28, 2025June 28, 2025
Two April shootings in Marietta that injured three teenagers were connected to gang violence, police revealed today as they announced multiple arrests in the cases.
Posted inCrime

Gang Rivalry Leads to Multiple Arrests in Marietta Shooting Rampage

by B.T. ClarkJune 23, 2025
A Marietta woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at her Research Drive home Saturday morning, according to Cobb County Police.
Posted inCrime

Murder-Suicide in Marietta Home Claims Two Lives

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025
A 66-year-old man intervened to stop two attempted carjackings in Marietta Monday night, holding the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived.
Posted inLocal Heroes

Good Samaritan Stops Two Carjackings in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkJune 5, 2025
Pedestrian crossing
Posted inPublic Safety

Pedestrian Hit by Two Cars in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025
An elderly man was found dead in his Marietta home early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of a 62-year-old woman on charges of neglect of an elderly person.
Posted inCrime

Woman Charged in Death of Elderly Man at Marietta Home

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Marietta City Schools will serve free meals to children this summer, helping families stretch their budgets during the break.
Posted inEducation

Marietta Kids Will Get Free Summer Meals This Year

by B.T. ClarkMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Marietta High School will honor 586 graduating seniors at its annual commencement ceremony at Northcutt Stadium on Thursday. The event will recognize students who are preparing for college, military service, and careers.
Posted inEducation

A Closer Look at The Marietta High School Class of 2025

by B.T. ClarkMay 20, 2025May 20, 2025
First Baptist Woodstock, by contrast, has flourished. Founded in 1837, the Cherokee County church became a megachurch under Pastor Johnny Hunt, growing to over 20,000 members. Today, it is led by Pastor Jeremy Morton and remains highly active in community and ministry life.
Posted inYour Community

Will First Baptist Woodstock and Roswell Street Baptist Merge?

by B.T. ClarkMay 18, 2025May 18, 2025
A 23-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries Tuesday morning after police say he collided with a stopped car on Windy Hill Road in Marietta.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Rear-Ending Vehicle on Windy Hill Road

by B.T. ClarkMay 14, 2025May 14, 2025
Marietta SWAT officers arrested 17-year-old Xavier Ivan Moreno early this morning in connection with the April 21 shooting near North Marietta Parkway and Allgood Road, across from Elizabeth Porter Park.
Posted inCrime

Teen Arrested in Shooting Near Marietta Park That Injured Two

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025
The Padella Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Suites in Marietta received a failing score of 39 during a routine health inspection on April 25. Food inspectors documented multiple critical violations that posed immediate health risks to diners.
Posted inFood

Marietta Hotel Restaurant Scores Dismal 39 on Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
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Posted inCrime

Gunfire Erupts During Domestic Dispute at Marietta Business

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025
In Context: Hit-and-run crashes remain a serious problem in Georgia. According to the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety, pedestrian fatalities have been increasing statewide in recent years, with many victims left at crash scenes without medical assistance.
Posted inCrime

Teen Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run at Marietta Shopping Plaza

by B.T. ClarkApril 26, 2025
Sen. Jon Ossoff faced pointed questions from fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention workers and others at a Marietta town hall meeting Friday.
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Former CDC Workers Demand Action at Jon Ossoff’s Town Hall

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

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