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At a town hall in Acworth last week for Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Acworth police came under fire for the tasing of two attendees. The incident sparked concerns about the intersection of use of force and the first amendment rights to freedom of speech and freedom of assembly.

Questions About Use of Force at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall Remain Unanswered

by B.T. ClarkApril 21, 2025

🚨 Why It Matters: The daytime shooting in a public area raises safety concerns for local families who frequent the park.

Crime

Suspect On The Loose in Shooting Near Marietta Park

by Crime ReportsApril 21, 2025April 21, 2025

A Wednesday evening crash in Cobb County sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries after his motorcycle and a pickup truck collided at a busy intersection.

Traffic & Transportation

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Pickup Truck on South Cobb Drive

by B.T. ClarkApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025

What We Know: Ivan Munoz was arrested April 16 on two counts of aggravated child molestation following an investigation by the Marietta Police Department. Sheriff Craig Owens immediately terminated Munoz's employment upon learning of the charges. Munoz had worked as a criminal justice specialist at the Sheriff's Office since 2000.

Crime

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Employee Arrested for Child Molestation

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Tensions flared at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Cobb County town hall when multiple attendees were removed by police, with two being tased during confrontations.

Your Government

Chaos Erupts at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall

by B.T. ClarkApril 16, 2025

Some Kennesaw State University students say they will lose access to things like free menstrual products, foods from their home country or a sense of belonging at their university if the school follows through with plans to shut down student resource centers, apparently as part of an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push.

Kennesaw State Students Protest DEI Changes

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderApril 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Flock Safety, a Georgia-based safety technology company, is opening a new manufacturing facility in Smyrna that will create 210 jobs over the next three years and represents a $10 million investment.

Flock Safety Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Smyrna Bringing 210 Jobs

by Business ReportsApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of dozens of stolen packages in a delivery driver's car. Kennesaw police have charged 32-year-old Lashawn Crumble after finding nearly 50 packages that never made it to their rightful owners.

Crime

Delivery Driver Arrested with 50 Stolen Packages in Kennesaw

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Police arrested a 17-year-old student after a Snapchat photo containing a school shooting threat prompted a lockdown at North Cobb Christian School in Acworth this morning.

Georgia Teen Arrested After Snapchat Threat Triggers Lockdown at Private School

by B.T. ClarkMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Visitors to Truist Park this season will see big changes both inside the stadium and around The Battery Atlanta. Ahead of a historic season that includes the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in July, the Atlanta Braves have unveiled a wide range of upgrades, including new fan areas, food options, and expanded viewing access.

What’s New at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta For the 2025 Season?

by News DeskMarch 28, 2025

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

Police lights by night

Crime

Venezuelan Gang Member Arrested in Cobb County for Chicago Murders

by B.T. ClarkMarch 22, 2025March 22, 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

Two Basketball coaches at Campbell High School were abruptly dismissed last week, prompting Superintendent Chris Ragsdale to launch an investigation following intense community backlash.

Investigation Launched Into Firing of Two Campbell High Basketball Coaches

by School ReportsMarch 21, 2025March 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

🗳️ What We Know: Allen captured 56.72 percent of votes cast in a contest marked by extremely low turnout. Only 3,452 voters participated out of 110,682 registered voters in the district. The Cobb County Election Board certified these results on March 17.

Who is Running in The April 29 Cobb County Election?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

The Details: Cobb County Police will conduct training exercises at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Floyd Road during the evenings of March 17-21 and March 24, 2025.

If You See A Large Police Presence at Mable House This Week, Don’t Be Alarmed

by B.T. ClarkMarch 16, 2025March 16, 2025

A Smyrna man faces multiple charges after his dog jumped from his vehicle and died on I-575 in Cherokee County.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged After His Dog Dies Jumping From Moving Car on I-575

by B.T. ClarkMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025