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Cobb County School Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced yesterday that six more books have been removed from school media centers due to sexually explicit content. The announcement comes as part of the school district’s ongoing book review process, which has so far resulted in the removal of 26 titles.

Six More Books Banned From School Libraries in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024

Police officers SWAT

Crime

42-Year-Old Georgia Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 17, 2024September 17, 2024

A 36-year-old Mableton man was killed late Saturday night in a pedestrian collision on Mableton Parkway, just north of its intersection with Community Drive. The crash occurred around 10:49 p.m., according to the Cobb County Police Department.

Traffic & Transportation

Man Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Mableton Parkway

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 2024

A deadly shooting in Austell on Friday morning left a 16-year-old girl dead and resulted in murder charges against a 57-year-old man.

Crime

57-Year-Old Cobb County Man Charged with Murder After Teen’s Fatal Shooting

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2024September 7, 2024

MABLETON -- A dispute between two men in Mableton on Monday afternoon escalated into a fatal shooting, leaving one dead and another injured, according to Cobb County police.

Crime

Fatal Dispute in Cobb County: 34-Year-Old Shot Dead, 65-Year-Old Wounded

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

Tensions among Cobb County's elected officials boiled over with heated exchanges at a Monday Commission meeting, where officials grappled with the latest developments in the ongoing map controversy.

‘Political Bloods and Crips:’ Feud Over Cobb County Commission Map Rages On

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

A tragic collision on I-75 southbound in Cobb County early Saturday morning resulted in the death of a woman and left another seriously injured. The crash occurred around 2:27 a.m. on August 24 just north of Delk Road in Marietta.

Traffic & Transportation

28-Year-Old Killed in Collision With Tractor Trailer on I-75

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Cobb and Douglas Public Health is offering a one-time water bill credit of up to $250 for Cobb County homeowners who get their septic tanks pumped, thanks to a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act.

How to Get a $250 Septic Tank Pumping Credit From Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Residents of Woodstock will soon see an enhancement to the city’s trail system as work progresses on the extension of the Noonday Creek Trail. This new section of the trail will stretch from the Woodstock Arts Green, pass underneath Highway 92, and connect to Noonday Creek Park in Cobb County.

When Will The Woodstock and Cobb Trail Systems Connect?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 23, 2024August 23, 2024

A three-vehicle collision on Cobb Parkway North in Marietta on Friday night left three people injured, including two Marietta police officers. The crash occurred at around 10:15 p.m. at the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Roswell Street.

Traffic & Transportation

Friday Night Crash Injures Two Marietta Police Officers

by Thom ChandlerAugust 17, 2024August 17, 2024

Railway

Two People Hit By Train in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

COBB COUNTY — A suspect was shot and killed by Cobb County Police late Friday night inside a Walgreens on Cobb Parkway.

Crime

Police Shooting at Walgreens on Cobb Parkway: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2024August 10, 2024

A state lawmaker from Cobb County is facing DUI charges following a crash Thursday night in the city of Atlanta.

Crime

Georgia Lawmaker Charged With DUI After Hitting Bicyclist

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

The Georgia Department of Transportation has announced lane closures on I-75 in Fulton and Cobb Counties this weekend to enhance safety by restriping the roadway between the Chattahoochee River and Canton Road. The project involves applying high-reflective striping to improve driver visibility during wet weather conditions.

Traffic & Transportation

Lane Closures on I-75 in Fulton and Cobb Counties Scheduled for This Weekend

by Hannah Grace HaggardAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

(The Center Square) — A Cobb County Superior Court judge has ruled the map of commission districts county leaders generated is unconstitutional, ending a prolonged dispute between county officials and state lawmakers — at least for now.

Your Government

Unconstitutional: Judge Says Cobb County Can’t Draw Its Own County Commission Maps

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareAugust 2, 2024August 2, 2024

COBB COUNTY -- Storm damage still litters Cobb County roads after Tuesday's night of fierce storms. County crews are racing to clear the mess, but hazards remain.

Storm Cleanup: Cobb County Crews Tackle Tree Trouble After Tuesday’s Tempest

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

A residential fire broke out on Registry Oaks Lane in Mableton prompting a large-scale response from Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services.

Fire

Photos: Fire Engulfs Mableton Home, Residents Escape Unharmed

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024

🚓 The Details: Cobb Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 3:31 p.m.. Preliminary reports indicate a white GMC Sierra was traveling southbound on Hicks Road when it crossed the center line, colliding with a black GMC Yukon XL traveling northbound.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Crash in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 17, 2024July 17, 2024