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Acworth September 28, 2023

Man receives 20-year sentence for meth-fueled attack on Acworth police officer

A man who under the influence of methamphetamine attacked an Acworth police officer, knocking out one of her front teeth, has been convicted in Cobb Superior Court and received a…

Detail of Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit vehicle in article about fatal accident on I-75

Acworth September 26, 2023

Cyclist dead after being hit from behind by motorist on Cobb Parkway in Acworth yesterday

According to a public information release from Officer S.A. Barner of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP Unit) is investigating the death of a…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Crime July 29, 2023

Probable cause found for child exploitation charges against Acworth man

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a judge found probable cause for an Acworth man to be charged with sexually exploiting children during a hearing at the Cobb…

Crime July 26, 2023

Acworth man sentenced to 25 years for shooting cousin in the legs, probation violations

Arthur Lee Milsap, 48, of Acworth, entered a guilty plea and was sentenced in Cobb County Superior Court to 25 years, with 12 years to serve in prison, for one…

The sign in front of Acworth City Hall: Text reading Acworth Georgia 4415 Senator Richard B. Russell Ave, with 1860 (the incorporation date of the city)

Acworth July 14, 2023

Acworth to hold three public hearings on proposed property tax increase

The City of Acworth has announced a proposed tax increase, and has scheduled the three hearings required by state law before voting on the increase. There is no proposed increase…

Business June 17, 2023

Police chiefs of Acworth and Kennesaw to hold fireside chat at Cobb Chamber event

The Northwest Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber will host a fireside chat between Chief Jesse Evans of the Acworth Police Department and Chief Bill Westenberger of the Kennesaw…

Weather February 17, 2023

Flood warning issued for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro Road near Acworth: February 17, 2023

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Allatoona Creek at Stilesboro road in Cobb County near Acworth. The report was issued at 6:21 this morning and is in…

Cobb County Police Department November 28, 2022

Cyclist killed in Acworth; one of two fatal traffic accidents in Cobb County over the Thanksgiving weekend

According to a public information release from Sgt. Wayne Delk of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) unit is investigating two separate fatal collisions…

Crime November 12, 2022

Caregiver sentenced to 20 years without parole for elder abuse in Acworth that resulted in shattered hip on 86-year-old woman

On November 7, Cobb County Superior Court Judge Angela Z. Brown sentenced Shelia Knight to twenty years to be served in custody for aggravated battery and elder exploitation. Knight was…

Transportation November 11, 2022

Overnight lane closures Friday and Sunday on Lake Acworth Drive/SR 92

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced overnight lane closures on Friday and Sunday nights on SR 92/Lake Acworth Drive. The press release for the work describes the scope and schedule…

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Climate and Weather December 4, 2023

Cobb County weather forecast for Monday, December 4, 2023

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday, December 4, 2023, with a high near 63 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,…

Health Care December 3, 2023