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Marietta January 27, 2025

Marietta’s Laurel Park: ducks, geese, turtles, and even a visit from a bear

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…

Marietta January 24, 2025

UPDATE: Missing Person in Marietta found safe

UPDATE: Thirty-seven-year-old Demarcus Benton has been located safe and reunited with his family. Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following notice about a missing person in…

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Weather January 12, 2025

Winter storm kept police in Cobb County busy; travel danger still present

By Mark Woolsey Travel conditions eased across Cobb County Saturday after Friday’s snowstorm kept first responders and road crews hopping. Authorities warn that problems could still crop up in the…

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News Brief January 7, 2025

Mark Cheatham sworn in as Acworth Chief of Police

By Mark Woolsey The City of Acworth has a new top law enforcer. Major Mark Cheatham was sworn in as Chief of Police Monday by Cobb County Superior Court Judge…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police launch new app for alerts, anonymous tips

By Mark Woolsey Marietta Police have a new way to notify residents about road closures, accidents and major incidents. As of Jan, 1, The new Marietta PD app has replaced…

Marietta January 1, 2025

Marietta police seek public help in homicide investigation

Photos of homicide victim Daniel Lanard Richardson Jr. courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhillamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release seeking relevant…

Marietta December 24, 2024

Marietta police undertakes restructuring, appointment of third deputy chief

The City of Marietta announced a restructuring and review of duties in the Marietta Police Department, and the addition of a third deputy chief deputy. The restructuring was initiated by…

Marietta December 20, 2024

Marietta’s HR awarded Large City Agency Award of Excellence

The City of Marietta announced on its website that its Human Resources and Risk Management Department has been awarded the Large City Agency Award of Excellence by the Georgia Local…

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Marietta December 17, 2024

Marietta man, 71, reported missing after wandering from assisted living facility

Photo of Cartha Speed courtesy of the Marietta Police Department Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department distributed the following public information release: 71-year-old Cartha Speed of Marietta wandered…

Marietta November 23, 2024

Shooting on Franklin Gateway in Marietta leaves one dead

Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department issued the following public information release about the shooting on Franklin Gateway: On Friday morning, November 22, 2024, just after midnight, Marietta…

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