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Acworth August 7, 2025

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

The Cobb County District Attorney‘s Office distributed the following public information release: Today, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss the charges against Mahendra Patel. This decision follows…

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

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Marietta Fire Department celebrates new trucks with traditional “push-in” ceremony

Cobb Sheriff's Office vehicle at Cobb government office in article about evictions

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Application deadline for Cobb Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy this Friday, August 8

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

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Four arrested by Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit

Crime & Public Safety

Victims rights group to honor Cobb law enforcement at National Night Out

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Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

Traffic incidents July 24, 2025

Austell toddler critically injured in driveway accident

By Mark Woolsey A GoFundMe has been started for a toddler badly injured in a July 17 accident in Austell. Iris Noelle was hurt when her mother was backing out…

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Acworth August 7, 2025

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

Traffic incidents August 7, 2025

Three-vehicle collision on Paces Ferry results in serious injuries

According to a public information release from Officer Aaron Wilson of the Cobb County Police Department, the department’s Special Operations STEP Unit is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred yesterday…

Weather August 7, 2025

Isolated storms forecast to continue in metro Atlanta Thursday, but not expected to become severe

Isolated and scattered rain and thunderstorms are forecast for north and central Georgia, with potential flooding concerns in central areas due to persistent rainfall expected through the weekend. The National…

Environment August 7, 2025

Forest Therapy, Improving Mental Health One Nature Walk at a Time

photo above: Chattahoochee National Recreation Center: by Madeline Hipp By Madeline Hipp Forest bathing, or mindfully existing in nature has marked positive effects on mental health. Urban tree canopies can…

Crime & Public Safety August 7, 2025

Cobb County Emergency 911 upgrades technology to the NG911 standard

Cobb County announced on its website that its Department of Emergency Communications has launched upgrades in its technology to the NG911 standard. According to the news release: With these upgrades,…

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Crime & Public Safety

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

Three-vehicle collision on Paces Ferry results in serious injuries

Cobb County Emergency 911 upgrades technology to the NG911 standard

Acworth police investigating child molestation case

Marietta Fire Department celebrates new trucks with traditional “push-in” ceremony

Application deadline for Cobb Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy this Friday, August 8

Four arrested by Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit

Victims rights group to honor Cobb law enforcement at National Night Out

Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor indicted on allegations of attempts to destroy documents, emails

Austell toddler critically injured in driveway accident