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The Cobb County Police Department has arrested a suspect in the double homicide of a Cherokee County firefighter and his wife.

Crime

Suspect in homicide of firefighter also charged in stabbing of police officer

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2021November 20, 2021

Two police officers were injured and a burglary suspect shot Friday morning in Sandy Springs.

Crime

Two officers were injured and a suspect shot in Sandy Springs burglary

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2021September 24, 2023

UPDATE: A suspect has been named and arrested in this case. You can read more about it here.

Crime

Cherokee firefighter and his wife killed in their home, 2-year-old unharmed

by Thom ChandlerNovember 20, 2021September 24, 2023

In September, when Shelly Azzopardi went to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with abdominal pain, she didn’t worry about her insurance.

Dispute between Wellstar and United leaves patients stranded

by Andy Miller | GHNNovember 17, 2021September 24, 2023

Some parents in Cobb County may be rejoicing after a judge issued a tongue-in-cheek ban on the popular Elf on the Shelf throughout the county.

Georgia judge banishes Elf on the Shelf

by Thom ChandlerNovember 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown and Midtown Atlanta Friday as the World Series-champion Atlanta Braves held a massive parade.

Photos: Braves celebrate World Series championship with parade

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 5, 2021September 24, 2023

Well before 8 a.m., dozens of people gathered Friday in the Battery at Truist Park — the first fans to arrive for a celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series victory that will culminate with a Ludacris and Big Boi concert late this afternoon.

Ready to celebrate: Braves fans are ecstatic on parade day

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayNovember 5, 2021September 24, 2023

SMYRNA -- A 29-year-old man was shot by police during an investigation into child trafficking at the Red Roof Inn in Smyrna.

Crime

Cobb police shoot man at Red Roof Inn during child trafficking investigation

by Thom ChandlerNovember 3, 2021November 3, 2021

With 95.8% of votes reported in Fulton County, Felicia Moore has 40% of the votes. The race for second place has tightened up with Kasim Reed holding 23.7% of the vote and Andre Dickens holding 22.6%. DeKalb County voters favor Dickens over Reed, but only a few votes have been counted there.

Your Government

Live Georgia Municipal Election Results

by Thom ChandlerNovember 2, 2021September 24, 2023

Crews started clearing work for the Whitlock Avenue trail segment of the Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Improvements last week.

Traffic & Transportation

Expect traffic delays along Dallas Highway in Cobb County this week

by Traffic ReportsOctober 31, 2021October 31, 2021

Cobb County can expect an economic windfall of at least $5 million each night that Truist Park hosts the World Series, says an Emory economic and business professor.

Cobb County expected to get economic windfall from World Series

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 27, 2021September 24, 2023

Cobb residents who have absentee ballots but are worried about sending them through the mail have several options to drop their ballots off in-person.

Your Government

How to return your absentee ballot in Cobb County without mailing it

by Thom ChandlerOctober 21, 2021September 24, 2023

Cobb County will host its Fall Festival of Fun on Oct. 23 at Jim R. Miller Park, but the event will be drive-thru style.

Cobb County fall festival goes drive-thru style

by Thom ChandlerOctober 18, 2021September 24, 2023

SMYRNA -- A $516,350 agreement for the South Cobb Drive improvement project, changes to the local Pawn Shop ordinance, and improvements to the village green area are all on the horizon in Smyrna.

Your Government

Your Government: Smyrna has plans for South Cobb Drive and downtown improvements

by Thom ChandlerOctober 16, 2021October 16, 2021

3d rendering coronavirus cell or covid-19 cell disease

Cobb County’s COVID-19 emergency declaration has been extended

by County NewsOctober 14, 2021October 14, 2021

Tens of thousands of UnitedHealthcare members will now face higher out-of-pocket fees if they go to Wellstar Health System hospitals and doctors.

Wellstar is no longer covered if you have UnitedHealthcare

by Andy Miller | GHNOctober 4, 2021September 24, 2023

For the second time in recent months, insurance giant UnitedHealthcare is mired in a contract squabble with a large Georgia health care system. And as before, the battle to hammer out an agreement that both sides can accept is coming down to the wire.

Will the Dispute Between Wellstar and United Leave Patients Out in the Cold?

by Andy Miller | GHNSeptember 28, 2021October 10, 2023

SMYRNA -- A standoff between police and a 27-year-old man at an apartment complex in Smyrna ended when police shot and killed the man.

Crime

Police kill 27-year-old man after standoff in Smyrna

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 20, 2021September 20, 2021