Crime & Public Safety

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 police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

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…

K-9 Unit October 7, 2025

The Cobb Sheriff’s Office introduces K-9 bloodhound Liberty

The Cobb Sheriff’s Office distributed the following public information release about the newest addition to its K-9 Unit, an 11-month-old bloodhound named Liberty The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces…

Group photo from Chamber's public safety luncheon

Community Public Safety Events October 7, 2025

Cobb Chamber honors public safety heroes

The Cobb Chamber distributed the following press release about its Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon (all photos provided by the Cobb Chamber): COBB PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES HONORED AT 2025 AWARDS LUNCHEON…

A row of Kennesaw Police Department cruisers with multifamily buildings past a black metal fence

Kennesaw October 6, 2025

Kennesaw police say Sunday gunfire led to injuries and arrest

By Mark Woolsey Kennesaw police say Sunday morning gunfire at a local restaurant led to an arrest and three injuries. A police spokesman says they responded to a shooting call…

Fires October 3, 2025

Suspect arrested in fire that destroyed Austell church

By Mark Woolsey The pastor of an Austell church says they will rebuild following Monday night’s blaze that heavily damaged the Prayer City Eagles Chapel church on Joe Jerkins Boulevard,…

Fires October 1, 2025

Fire heavily damages Austell Church

By Mark Woolsey Fire heavily damaged an Austell church late Monday, and fire officials aren’t ruling out the possibility that it was deliberately set. The blaze at the Prayer City…

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Immigration February 7, 2026

UPDATED: date and time: Progressive groups to rally outside Home Depot in Vinings, protesting ICE activity in store parking lots

[UPDATE: this event was postponed to Saturday, February 7 at 2:30 p.m.] According to a press release from Indivisible Cobb, coalition of progressive organizations plans to rally Saturday outside a…

Justice February 7, 2026

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