Crime & Public Safety

Crime & Public Safety October 21, 2025

How mobsters’ own words brought down Philly’s mafia − a veteran crime reporter has the story behind the end of the ‘Mob War’

by George Anastasia, Rowan University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The bloody mob war that is the focus of the new Netflix series “Mob War:…

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Fires October 20, 2025

Near-critical fire conditions possible in metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday

A quiet weather pattern persists across north and central Georgia, with no hazardous conditions expected through tonight and only a low probability of threats through the coming weekend, but according…

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….

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Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Wielding Obscure Budget Tools, Trump’s ‘Reaper’ Vought Sows Turmoil in Public Health

This article by Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Amy Maxmen and Oona Zenda November 7, 2025 When President Donald Trump posted…

Transportation November 7, 2025

Here are airports hit by the FAA pullback on air traffic; 3,300 flights daily to be canceled

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 6, 2025 The 40 airports set to see a 10% reduction in flights…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2025

Diane Keaton’s $5M pet trust would be over the top if reports prove true – here’s how to ensure your beloved pet is safe after you are gone

by Allison Anna Tait, University of Richmond, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Diane Keaton loved her dog, Reggie. The award-winning actor, director and real estate…

Health & Wellness November 7, 2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system

by Marisha Burden, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] We’ve all been there: You wait 45 minutes in the exam…

Government & Politics November 7, 2025

A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi

by Gibbs Knotts, Coastal Carolina University and Drew Kurlowski, Coastal Carolina University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Routine congressional oversight hearings usually don’t make headlines….

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