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Crime & Public Safety June 27, 2025

Life without parole for three convicted in drive-by shooting on Austell Road

A sentence of life without the possibility of parole was handed down to three men convicted of a drive-by shooting that left an Austell man dead. Jermari Ferron, 23, Diomante…

Shameta Jones-Harrell in dress uniform (photo courtesy of City of Austell)

Austell June 4, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell appointed police chief of Austell

The City of Austell has a new police chief, one who has already been serving in that role. In a social media post, Austell officials announced that the city council…

Religion April 10, 2025

Beacon of Light Church to hold Dress Down Easter Service in Austell’s Legion Park

The Beacon of Light Christian Church submitted the following announcement about its Dress Down Easter Service: are you READY?! This is NOT your typical Easter Sunday! God is calling, and this…

Color drawing of a bottle of red wine with a nearly full wineglass alongside it

Austell March 24, 2025

Wine-tasting comes to downtown Austell

By Mark Woolsey A high-end wine-tasting experience has come to downtown Austell. Divinely Elegant Vines at 2730 Broad St. opened for business on March 15. Cozy in a 1,000 square…

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Austell March 11, 2025

Global print service company expanding its footprint in Austell

By Mark Woolsey A global company providing marketing print and packaging services is expanding its footprint in Austell with upgraded technology and a doubling of its workforce. RRD says it’s…

A color drawing of a house, car, and tree partially submerged in a flood

Weather February 15, 2025

Another flood warning in effect for Sweetwater Creek near Austell until Saturday afternoon

A flood warning from the National Weather Service is in effect for Sweetwater Creek in Cobb and Douglas counties until Saturday afternoon, February 15. What is in the Flood warning…

Police Chief Scott Hamilton at the State of the Police address

Austell February 14, 2025

Chief Scott Hamilton issues statement about his resignation from the Austell Police Department

PHOTO: Chief Scott Hamilton speaks at State of the Police Department event Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton issued the following statement about his resignation from the department: To: Whom It…

Weather February 14, 2025

Flood warning for Sweetwater Creek near Austell continues through Saturday AM

The flood warning for the Sweetwater Creek area of Cobb and Douglas counties from the National Weather Service is extended into Saturday morning, February 15. The flood stage has already…

News Brief February 12, 2025

News Brief: Orrin Scott Hamilton turns in resignation as Austell Chief of Police

PHOTO: Police Chief Scott Hamilton at the State of the Police address in January of 2023 .. Larry Johnson/Cobb County Courier Orrin Scott Hamilton, the first Black Chief of Police…

Austell January 22, 2025

Incorporation of Austell Georgia — September 1885

This is an evergreen article we republish occasionally, often expanded with added material. It began as part of a series called Cobb County history through documents The article reprints the…

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Food Safety June 30, 2025

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