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🚗 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

📌 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.

Boil Water Advisory Issued in Cobb County: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

📚 The Gist: Marietta City School Board's decision to uphold the ban on 23 books deemed sexually explicit has sparked a complex debate among parents, educators, and students throughout Cobb County and the nation. Today, Cobb County's Superintendent weighed in on the Marietta school board's decision.

Cobb County Superintendent Responds to Marietta School Board Banning 23 Books

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2024January 18, 2024

A pedestrian crash involving a 12-year-old boy and a vehicle on Sewell Mill Road in Cobb County is under active investigation by the Cobb County Police Department. The crash occurred near the intersection with Danforth Drive.

Traffic & Transportation

Serious Pedestrian Collision Involving a Child Under Investigation in Cobb County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 10, 2024

A significant blaze has erupted at an apartment complex in Vinings, specifically within the 3300 block of Spring Hill Parkway. This is a developing story and the Cobb County Fire Department has not released complete information yet.

Fire

Photos: Apartment Fire in Vinings

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 5, 2024January 5, 2024

🚨 The Gist: A tragic multi-vehicle collision on I-75 Northbound near Cumberland Boulevard resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries early Tuesday morning.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Multi-Vehicle Wreck on I-75 in Cobb County Claims Life of 23-year-old

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2024January 2, 2024

Blurry Road at Night

Traffic & Transportation

Cobb County Community Mourns Death of Marietta Resident in Car Crash

by Thom ChandlerDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023