What happened: Cobb County police officers went to Town Center Mall around 1:59 p.m. after a shoplifting was reported in progress. An officer approached the suspect, who ran through the parking lot. The man then pulled out a handgun. The officer fired, hitting the suspect. What we know: The suspect was rushed to a nearby […]
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Tree down on Lower Scott Mill Road in Cherokee County
A tree has fallen on Lower Scott Mill Road in Cherokee County, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday afternoon. What’s Happening: The Sheriff’s Office reported the downed tree at 4:05 p.m. The road should be avoided, officials say. No details about how much of the road is blocked or whether power lines are involved […]
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Fallen tree blocks Holbrook Campground Road in Cherokee County
A large tree has fallen across both lanes of Holbrook Campground Road, completely shutting it down near the 2250 block. What’s Happening: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says the road is closed and drivers should stay away from the area. A photo taken at the scene shows the tree stretched across the full road during […]
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University of West Georgia course helps student athletes open up about mental health
A University of West Georgia instructor built a course that teaches student athletes how to handle the mental pressures of competition, and students say it is already changing how they think about themselves on and off the field. What’s happening: Instructor Jay Vinson designed the course to give student-athletes and future coaches real, usable tools […]
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Cobb County and Mableton finally reach deal on police, roads, and stormwater
Cobb County and the City of Mableton say they have reached a proposed agreement on police, transportation, and stormwater services after more than a year of talks that ended in formal mediation. What’s happening: Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Mableton Mayor Michael Owens each put out statements Tuesday saying mediation produced a proposed deal. […]
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Roswell cuts ties with controversial $2.8M consultant
The city of Roswell is giving the boot to a consulting company hired by and long-praised by its former mayor, in a signal that the era of running City Hall like a corporation is over. The city council voted 4-2 Monday to end its contract with Seer World, the firm that was paid more than […]
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Storms continue in Georgia today
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the area this afternoon, with a 60% chance of rain through the day. What’s Happening: Patchy fog will clear by 10 a.m. Storms become possible between 11 a.m. and noon, then more likely from noon through 5 p.m. Rain chances continue into the early evening before fog moves back […]
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Woodstock man dies after being swept away in Cobb County creek
A Woodstock man who jumped into Noonday Creek Sunday night and was swept away by the current was found dead Tuesday morning, Cobb County Police say. What happened: Officers went to Noonday Park at 550 Shallowford Road around 9:55 p.m. Sunday after 31-year-old Otoniel Cruz jumped into the creek and tried to swim across. The […]
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Teens are disrupting businesses in Columbus
What’s happening: Officers and business owners have reported fights, trespassing, and disturbances sparked by social media inside local businesses. Columbus police say the disruptions have affected workers, customers, and families trying to enjoy those spaces. What’s important: Police say many businesses that stay open late are not meant for unsupervised kids. The department warned that […]
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Court says Georgia’s most vulnerable receive inadequate health care
The policies that Georgia uses to approve or deny services for children enrolled in Medicaid fail to satisfy federal requirements for adequate care, according to a new federal court ruling. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit upheld a federal district judge’s order requiring the Georgia Department of Community […]
