The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation submitted the following press release: Smyrna’s local heroes will brighten the holidays of 90 area schoolchildren and their families during the annual Shop With a…
By Larry Felton Johnson One of my favorite small parks in Cobb County is Laurel Park, a Marietta city park located just off busy Whitlock Avenue. When my accountant was…
By Mark Woolsey An Acworth man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the killing of a Cherokee County firefighter and his wife in 2021. Superior Court…
This article by Chaseedaw Giles first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Chaseedaw Giles November 13, 2025 LOS ANGELES — Kris Edwards waited at home with friends for…
This article by Aneri Pattani first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Aneri Pattani November 3, 2025 In the heart of Appalachia, law enforcement is often seen as…
By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department provided the following update: Stepfather Succumbs To Injuries Marietta Detectives continued their investigation through the night. We…
By Rebecca Gaunt Candidates Donovan Giardina and Jon Bothers are vying for the Kennesaw City Council Post 3 seat, soon to be vacated by incumbent Pat Ferris, who is not…
This article by Katja Ridderbusch first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Katja Ridderbusch October 10, 2025 If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental…
[Photo of Mikailah Peoples and family provided by Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta] By Mark Woolsey [Editor’s note: this story was updated with additional information and quotes] Habitat…
By Mark Woolsey A shoplifting investigation turned into a dangerous police chase Monday evening, Cobb Police said. It started when Cumberland Mall security notified an officer on the property about…