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Powder Springs

The investigation continues as detectives work to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting and any potential connection between Atkins and Canady. Police have not released information about what brought Atkins, who lived in Kansas City, to the Powder Springs address.
Posted inCrime

64-Year-Old Cobb Man Accused of Fatally Shooting 67-Year-Old

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 17, 2025February 17, 2025

A 67-year-old Kansas City man died from gunshot wounds at a Powder Springs home early Thursday morning, with police charging a local resident in connection with the death. The Details: Police found Gerald Atkins with fatal gunshot wounds at a home on Katie Emma Drive around 3:33 a.m. Bryon Canady, who lives in Powder Springs, […]

A Cobb County Police officer fatally shot a dog during a response to a 911 call on December 2. The officers were investigating reports of someone shouting for help near Macland and Corner Roads when the incident occurred.
Posted inCrime

Family Dog Shot and Killed by Cobb Police: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkDecember 3, 2024December 4, 2024
Broken glass
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Fatal July 4th Collision on Powder Springs Road: One Dead, One Injured

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2024July 8, 2024
The Gist: Authorities have arrested 17-year-old Scott Foor for his role in a shooting at McEachern High School, which left two non-students injured.
Posted inCrime

The Latest: Teen Arrested in Connection with Cobb County High School Shooting

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024
The Gist: A shooting in a McEachern High School parking lot left two non-students with non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inCrime, Newsflash

Shooting at McEachern High School in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024
💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption.
Posted inHealth

Cobb County’s Water Is Safe Again: Boil Water Advisory Lifted

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024
📌 The Gist: A 36" water main break in south Cobb County has led to a boil water advisory affecting several cities, including Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, and parts of Marietta and Smyrna.
Posted inHealth

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024
Blurry Road at Night
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Cobb County Community Mourns Death of Marietta Resident in Car Crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023
Police lights by night
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Powder Springs Police Officer Involved in Multi-Vehicle Collision

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023
The Gist: A pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision with a car in Powder Springs on Monday afternoon.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Monday Afternoon Crash in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 28, 2023November 28, 2023
📘 The Details: In a clear affirmation of his tenure, Al Thurman has been re-elected as mayor of Powder Springs, securing a commanding majority in a fully reported vote count.
Posted inYour Government

Al Thurman Reelected as Mayor of Powder Springs

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023
Polling Place Vote Here Sign On White Board Near House
Posted inYour Government

Who Is on the Ballot for Tuesday’s Election in Cobb County?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023
prison, prison cell, jail
Posted inIn The News

Five Sentenced in North Georgia for Involvement in Sex Trafficking Scheme Spanning Over a Year

by Thom ChandlerOctober 31, 2023October 31, 2023

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