UPDATE: Sergeant Dana Pierce of the Cobb County Police Department sent the Cobb County Courier the following update in response to an email enquiry: “@ 0749 hours the male victim…
According to Sergeant Dana Pierce of the Cobb County Police Department, the body found in Nickajack Creek below the Silver Comet Trail bridge has been identified by a family member. The…
The body of a male was discovered this morning in Nickajack Creek below the bridge on the Silver Comet Trail. Sgt. Pierce of the Cobb County Police Department told River Edges…
The Cobb County Police Department Precinct 3 PENS meeting will be held on this Thursday, June 1, at the Precinct 3 headquarters, 1901 Cumberland Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. PENS stands for…
By Derek Caffe As a resident of downtown Austell’s Unity Square neighborhood and someone deeply involved in our community’s growth and development, I want to share why I support the…
By Mark Woolsey Marietta police say in a bizarre turn of events, two men originally labeled shoplifting “victims” turned out to be armed robbery suspects Sunday night. Police were called…
This article by Bram Sable-Smith first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Bram Sable-Smith June 5, 2025 ST. LOUIS — Violent crime was already trending down from a…
By Mark Woolsey An Acworth police officer’s swift action saved the life of a choking victim on Wednesday, police spokesman Sgt. Eric Mistretta told the Courier. Police said in a…
The Courier sent a request for comments on the Service Delivery Strategy discussions and votes to members of the Mableton City Council. The following council members submitted responses: District 2…
By Larry Felton Johnson Against the backdrop of the City of Mableton’s rejection of a stop-gap Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Cobb County at the May 28 Mableton City Council…