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Cobb County February 15, 2025

Man sentenced to life without parole for malice murder in Cobb County

By Mark Woolsey A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the killing of his girlfriend. Charles Franklin Cook was charged with malice murder, felony…

Cobb County February 11, 2025

Cobb County appoints Dr. Michael Cunningham as new Fire Chief

Photo courtesy of Cobb County government At this morning’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Dr. Michael Cunningham was appointed Cobb County Fire Chief. County Manager Dr. Jackie…

Cobb County February 10, 2025

Cobb County Jury convicts man for attempting to solicit Aryan Brotherhood for murder plot

A man was convicted in Cobb County Superior Court for soliciting the Aryan Brotherhood to murder a victim in a home invasion robbery who would be a key witness in…

Atlanta Latino Lions group photo at litter cleanup of Windy Hill Road, all wearing yellow safety vests

Cobb County February 9, 2025

Atlanta Latino Lions clean up adopted 2-mile stretch of Windy Hill Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs provided this report with photos of a litter cleanup project by the Atlanta Lions Club, which has adopted a two-mile stretch of Windy Hill Road:…

Young women in white graduation caps and gowns

Cobb County February 8, 2025

Sweetwater Mission adds training for nursing services

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos about Sweetwater Mission’s Transformation Center: Sweetwater Mission has expanded their offices to add a Transformation Center which will address…

Cobb County February 8, 2025

North Cobb Regional Library to host Family STEAM Night

The Cobb County Public Library distributed the following announcement of the North Cobb Regional Library’s Family STEAM night: Family STEAM Night on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Cobb County February 6, 2025

Man shot and killed on Windy Hill Road

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson, the Cobb County Police Department responded to a report of a person shot at 2359 Windy Hill Road on February…

The words "Black History Month" beside a stack of books

Cobb County February 2, 2025

Cobb Public Library publishes reading list for Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Cobb County Public Library has posted a reading list that includes books for all ages for this important celebration of the frequently overlooked…

A calculator, paper currency and a tax form

Cobb County February 1, 2025

Financial watchdog group to host information session on HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt Watching the Funds – Cobb, a financial watchdog group run by parents who focus on Cobb County School District’s spending, is teaming up with the Georgia Budget…

Cobb County January 31, 2025

Cobb police make arrest in connection with homicide on Pat Mell Road

Sgt. Eric Smith of the Cobb County Police Department announced in a public information release that a 33-year-old Marietta man was arrested in a homicide that took place yesterday, January…

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