Crime & Public Safety

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta October 20, 2025

Marietta police investigate weekend shooting of teen

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police are investigating a weekend shooting that left a teenager hospitalized. Officials say they were called to a parking lot at 585 Franklin Gateway about 10:15…

Fires October 17, 2025

Paint preparation supplies ignite, causing minor damage to Johnson Ferry Baptist

By Mark Woolsey A fire caused minor damage to a well-known East Cobb church on Wednesday night. Crews responded to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road at about…

Cobb County Police Department Crime Scene Unit vehicle

Mableton October 16, 2025

Police say Mableton man admits to killing, burying girlfriend

By Mark Woolsey Cecil McCrary, a 56-year-old Mableton man, has been arrested on charges related to the killing of his girlfriend and the burying of her body. The victim’s been…

Cobb County October 15, 2025

Cobb Commissioners quickly approve delaying appointment of new police chief

By Mark Woolsey The Cobb County Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Tuesday quickly approved delaying the appointment of a new police chief for two weeks, albeit on a…

Crime & Public Safety October 14, 2025

Cupid to support James Ferrell as Cobb police chief in delayed Oct 28 vote

By Mark Woolsey The selection of James Ferrell as the new Cobb County police chief has been delayed until Oct. 28 after some apparent concerns over the process by which…

Cobb County October 13, 2025

Appointment of Cobb police chief delayed until October 28

Cobb County announced in the following news release that the appointment of interim Police Chief James Ferrell has been delayed until October 28: The Board of Commissioners will move forward…

Marietta October 10, 2025

Marietta police make arrest in one of two bomb threats

By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say two bomb threats in two weeks produced one arrest, and prompted a warning about making phony crime reports. Authorities say the first instance was…

Cobb County October 10, 2025

Cobb County’s interim police chief has been named the sole finalist to hold the job permanently

Photo above courtesy of the Cobb County Police Department By Mark Woolsey Cobb County’s current interim police chief has been named as the sole finalist to hold the job permanently….

Smyrna October 9, 2025

Jazz Under the Gazebo, an elegant evening of music, wine, and community support, returns Nov. 1

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release about its Jazz Under the Gazebo fundraiser: The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in partnership with The Vineyard Wine Market, will…

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

Traffic incidents October 7, 2025

Sunday morning wreck on I-285 leaves one critically injured

By Mark Woolsey Cobb police are investigating an early Sunday collision on I-285 that left one person critically injured. Authorities say a 2006 GMC Envoy driven by a 37-year-old Marietta…

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Health & Wellness October 29, 2025

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