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Marietta May 23, 2023

Arson and vandalism investigation underway in Marietta for Cobb Parkway truck torching

The Marietta police and fire departments seek help from the public in an arson and vandalism investigation of an incident early Monday morning, where trucks and trailers were torched and…

Doorway to magistrate court, the court which conducts eviction hearings

Cobb County Courts, Magistrate Court May 7, 2018

Arson suspect bound over for trial in auto fire at Marietta motel

Christopher Shockley, 35, was bound over to Cobb Superior Court for trial on a charge of arson, suspected of setting fire to the vehicle of a woman described in court as his…

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History December 22, 2024

How did South Cobb Drive begin? Bell Bomber and the speedy wartime construction of a highway

[This is an evergreen article that we periodically expand and republish] South Cobb Drive has been a major commercial and commuter highway in Cobb County since the mid-1940s. In fact,…

Defense industry December 22, 2024

Lockheed Martin gets up to an additional $11.8 billion on existing F-35 contract

Photo of F-35 in flight courtesy of Lockheed Martin According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin will be awarded a “not-to-exceed $11,762,911,991” modification to…

Cobb County December 22, 2024

Two Sweetwater Mission food distributions highlighted

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distribution events in South Cobb: Food distribution at Friendship Revival Center Barry submitted the…

Climate and Weather December 22, 2024

Cobb climate almanac & weather forecast for Sunday, December 22, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday, December 22, 2024, with a high near 46 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be clear, with…

Acworth December 22, 2024

Jeff’s Bagel Run: scratch-made bagels in Acworth

By Mark Woolsey There’s a new entry on the bagel front in Acworth, and its name might make you blink. Co-owner Valee Desai says their store, dubbed Jeff’s Bagel Run,…

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Arson and vandalism investigation underway in Marietta for Cobb Parkway truck torching

Arson suspect bound over for trial in auto fire at Marietta motel