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From left: Kit Cummings, Probation Supervisor Sharon Mashburn, A.C.E. CEO Kalique Woodbury, Judge Wayne Grannis, Asst D.A. Charlotte Lomnicki, and A.C.E. Counselor Kyrsten Sprewell.

Cobb County August 11, 2021

Cobb RISING gang prevention program honored at Chicago conference

Cobb County’s RISING gang prevention program, founded by Juvenile Court Judge Wayne Grannis in 2019, was honored with “Spirit” awards at the annual National Gang Specialist Training Conference (NGCRC) in…

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Education August 9, 2021

Felony charges dismissed against autistic Cobb middle schooler

By Rebecca Gaunt Felony charges against an autistic Cobb County School District middle school student were dismissed Monday in Cobb County juvenile court. The court also found that he did…

Education June 15, 2021

Mom says Cobb middle school didn’t inform her felony charges pressed against autistic son

By Rebecca Gaunt A 12-year-old student at Hightower Trail Middle School in Cobb County received an administrative suspension in January. His parents thought the matter had been handled. A week…

2020 Elections September 22, 2020

Joyette Holmes opens her campaign office

The COVID-19 pandemic may have thrown a couple of roadblocks in Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes’ way in her roughly 15 months as top prosecutor, but it apparently hasn’t…

2020 Elections January 31, 2020

Jannquell Peters: Candidate for GA U.S. 13th Congressional District

Jannquell Peters is the former mayor of East Point. She is running in the Democratic primary against incumbent David Scott and two other hopefuls to represent the 13th Congressional District…

Crime & Public Safety February 10, 2026

How the law can add to child sex trafficking victims’ existing trauma

by Kate Price, Wellesley College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The January 2026 release of additional files related to the Justice Department’s investigation of convicted…

Acworth August 7, 2025

Charges dropped against Mahendra Patel

The Cobb County District Attorney‘s Office distributed the following public information release: Today, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office moved to dismiss the charges against Mahendra Patel. This decision follows…

Acworth August 6, 2025

Acworth police investigating child molestation case

By Mark Woolsey Acworth police are investigating an alleged child molestation case Police say they were notified on June 22 of the possible sexual assault of a juvenile involving an…

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Immigration July 31, 2025

Immigrant Kids Detained in ‘Unsafe and Unsanitary’ Sites as Trump Team Seeks To End Protections

This article by Sandy West first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sandy West July 30, 2025 A child developed a rash after he was prevented from changing…

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News Brief December 23, 2024

Report of active shooter at Cumberland Mall turns out to be unfounded

Police determine the incident was a fistfight By Mark Woolsey An active shooter report, which turned out to be unfounded, sent shoppers scrambling at Cumberland Mall Sunday night and led…

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Pets and Pet Adoption March 13, 2026