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🚑 The Details: The incident unfolded on Clay Road east of Austell Road at around 8:42 a.m. when a gray 2021 Kia Rio, driven by a 22-year-old from Marietta, collided with the teen. According to reports, the car was moving east on Clay Road with a green light when the young pedestrian stepped onto the road and into the vehicle's path, resulting in a severe impact.

Traffic & Transportation

Tragic Morning in Cobb County: Teen Struck in Serious Pedestrian Crash

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

✈️ The Gist: Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured $675,000 for Cobb County International Airport to enhance its air traffic control operations, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Your Government

Safer Skies Ahead: Cobb County Airport Receives $675,000 Boost for Air Traffic Control

by Thom ChandlerMarch 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Candace Torrence, a distinguished teacher at A.L. Burruss Elementary School in Marietta, has been recognized as one of the ten finalists for the prestigious 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year award.

Marietta Educator Candace Torrence Among Top Contenders for 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

27-Year-Old on Motorcycle Killed in Collision With Porsche

by Thom ChandlerMarch 14, 2024March 14, 2024

The Details: Sylvia Williamson, 55, of Austell, lost her life in a chain-reaction crash involving four vehicles. The accident also left several injured, including children, necessitating urgent hospital care.

Traffic & Transportation

55-Year-Old Austell Woman Killed in Car Crash

by Thom ChandlerMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

The Gist: Following a fatal stabbing in Cobb County, the suspect, identified as Randy Graham, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities.

Crime

Suspect in Cobb County Stabbing Surrenders to Police

by Thom ChandlerMarch 12, 2024March 12, 2024

🚗 The Gist: A severe multi-vehicle collision occurred on I-75 Northbound near South Marietta Parkway, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries.

Traffic & Transportation

Two Killed in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Pileup On I-75

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2024March 10, 2024

🔍 The Gist: SmartAsset's latest study ranks the Georgia counties with the lowest tax burdens, assessing income, sales, property, and fuel taxes.

Which Counties in Georgia Have The Lowest Tax Burden?

by Thom ChandlerMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

The Cobb County Public Library has announced its Spring Book Sale, set to take place at the Cobb Civic Center from March 8 to 10, 2024. The event will offer a wide range of materials including books across various genres and formats, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, with prices ranging from 10 cents to $4.00.

Everything You Need to Know About The Cobb Library’s Spring Book Sale

by Thom ChandlerMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024

📢 The Gist: On March 2, a large and disorderly crowd at Six Flags led to a confrontation where police returned fire at an armed suspect, causing injury and hospitalization.

Crime

Police Escorted A Crowd Of 500+ People Out of Six Flags. Then The Shooting Started

by Thom ChandlerMarch 3, 2024March 3, 2024

🔍 The Details: According to new information released Friday by the Cobb County Police Department, upon further investigation, it has been determined that the motorcycle operated by Christopher Johnson (38, Mableton) initially collided with the bicycle ridden by Melissa Winslow (32, Marietta). The impact sent the bicycle into the westbound lanes, where a vehicle collided with the bicycle only.

Traffic & Transportation

Motorcycle Rider Dead, Bicyclist Hurt in Cobb County Crash

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 16, 2024February 16, 2024

Two Georgia brothers have been arrested for assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

Crime

Georgia Brothers Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement During January 6 Attack

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 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.

Crime

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.

Crime, Newsflash

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

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Barrow County Girl’s Kidnapper Receives 20-Year Sentence

by Hannah Grace HaggardJanuary 31, 2024January 31, 2024

David Hankerson, who served as Cobb County's Manager for over two decades, died Thursday after a long illness. He was 77. His tenure, beginning in 1984 and culminating in his appointment as County Manager in 1993, was marked by substantial changes in the county’s landscape, transitioning it from a largely suburban-rural area to a bustling metropolitan county.

David Hankerson, Longtime Cobb County Manager, Dies at 77

by Kelly PostJanuary 26, 2024

The Gist: In Marietta, a family's welfare check revealed a tragic scene, leading to a significant murder charge.

Crime

Marietta Tragedy: Local Woman’s Death Leads to Murder Charge

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 2024

💧 The Gist: The boil water advisory affecting parts of south Cobb County has been lifted following negative bacteria tests, signaling safe water consumption.

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

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 20, 2024January 20, 2024

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