A man is behind bars after authorities say he set fire to a Chick-fil-A dumpster in Marietta, causing significant damage. Investigators say video evidence links the suspect, Michael Ray Anthony Rowe, to the scene.
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Cobb County Man Arrested After Chick-fil-A Dumpster Fire

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January 13, 2025
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A man is behind bars after authorities say he set fire to a Chick-fil-A dumpster in Marietta, causing significant damage. Investigators say video evidence links the suspect, Michael Ray Anthony Rowe, to the scene.

🔥 Why It Matters: Acts of vandalism like this disrupt businesses and communities, leaving them to shoulder repair costs and safety concerns.

🕒 Timeline of Events:

  • The fire broke out early on January 5th, around 3:50 a.m., at the Chick-fil-A on Windy Hill Road.
  • Surveillance footage allegedly shows Rowe entering the area where the dumpsters were stored. Moments later, flames erupted as he left.

👕 Key Evidence:

  • Police arrested Rowe the next day. Officers say his clothing and belongings, seen on surveillance, matched what he was wearing at the time of his arrest.
  • Investigators also noted the suspect’s jacket had a strong smell of burned material.

⚖️ The Charge: Rowe is charged with second-degree arson, a serious felony. He is being held in Cobb County Jail without bond.

🚨 What’s Next: The investigation continues as Rowe awaits his next court appearance. Business owners are left assessing the damage as questions remain about the motive behind the incident.


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