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Health inspectors uncovered serious food safety violations at Mami Taco, located at 800 Whitlock Ave in Marietta, during a routine inspection on March 24. The restaurant received a failing score of 65, with multiple critical violations related to food handling, temperature control, and sanitization procedures.

Food

Marietta Mexican Restaurant Fails Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkMarch 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Cobb County animal cruelty detectives are searching for a person who abandoned a severely malnourished dog in freezing weather last month, leaving the young dog without food, water or shelter.

Crime

Malnourished Dog Was Abandoned in Freezing Weather in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkMarch 21, 2025

The infamous Leo Frank lynching is back in the news – this time because Kingsley Wilson, deputy press secretary to the Pentagon, tweeted antisemitic conspiracy theories about the case.

Underdressed and Overeducated

Leo Frank: Pentagon Official Reignites Firestorm Around Century-Old Georgia Murder Case

by Erin GreerMarch 18, 2025March 19, 2025

Legal system, mallet of judge

Crime

Former Mohawk Executive Gets 7+ Years For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme

by B.T. ClarkMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

A crash on Dallas Highway in Cobb County left a 22-year-old Marietta man seriously injured Sunday night.

Cobb County Crash Leaves 22-Year-Old Seriously Injured

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 24, 2025February 24, 2025

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Marietta Man Gets Life Sentence For Rape and Child Molestation in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025

Cobb County police are asking for the public’s help in finding 87-year-old John Elmer Eaton, who has been reported missing.

Mattie’s Call Issued for Missing 87-Year-Old Georgia Man with Dementia

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025

High School Sports

Meet The New Marietta High School Football Coach, Cameron Duke

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Marietta residents could lose the property tax protections they just voted for. The city is looking at opting out of Georgia’s new property tax cap, which limits increases in property taxes to the rate of inflation.

Marietta Wants Out of State Property Tax Cap: Here’s Why

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A man is behind bars after authorities say he set fire to a Chick-fil-A dumpster in Marietta, causing significant damage. Investigators say video evidence links the suspect, Michael Ray Anthony Rowe, to the scene.

Crime

Cobb County Man Arrested After Chick-fil-A Dumpster Fire

by News DeskJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

A child gazes contemplatively through a rain-marked car window, capturing a moment of introspection.

Marietta Has Over 500 Homeless Children: A New Housing Option Could Help

by B.T. ClarkDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

A fatal collision on Hawkins Store Road left one Marietta man dead and another driver injured on the evening of Dec. 12, according to Cobb County Police.

Traffic & Transportation

Marietta Man Killed in Crash on Hawkins Store Road

by B.T. ClarkDecember 13, 2024December 13, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Serious Teenagers on Smartphones

Should Marietta High School Ban Cellphones?

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Students at Lockheed Elementary now have new tools to help manage their emotions and refocus during the school day, thanks to a collaborative effort led by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta. The organization, in partnership with First Horizon Bank and Piedmont Church, provided 48 beanbag chairs and sensory bottles to enhance the school’s existing Comfort Corners.

Lockheed Elementary Boosts Student Well-Being with New Comfort Corners

by School ReportsDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Cobb County is stepping into the holiday season with a series of festive Christmas events for families and friends to enjoy. From tree lightings to visits with Santa, these gatherings promise something special for everyone.

Your Guide to Cobb County’s Christmas Events

by B.T. ClarkNovember 30, 2024November 30, 2024

high contrast image of a crime scene

Crime

17-Year-Old Georgia Mom Arrested After Trying to Bury Deceased Newborn in Backyard

by B.T. ClarkNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced that all lanes have been reopened following a crash that earlier blocked two right lanes on I-75 South before South Marietta Parkway (mile marker 263.3). The accident caused significant delays for commuters during the morning rush.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash on I-75 Snarls Early Morning Traffic in Marietta

by B.T. ClarkNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

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