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Marietta April 18, 2020

Major drug trafficking arrest in Marietta

According to a public information release from Ofc. Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, the department made a major drug bust April 15 on Gresham Road in Marietta. The…

Cobb County August 14, 2019

Cobb develops stop-gap policy on marijuana arrests

In light of the confusion generated by the difficulty in telling the difference between hemp, which is legal under the recently enacted Georgia Hemp Farming Act, and marijuana, Cobb has…

Chart from the GBI crime lab on Cobb County opioid seizures.

Cobb County criminal justice system July 16, 2018

Cobb County at top of GBI’s list for opioid seizures by law enforcement

In a press release this morning, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s crime lab announced that Cobb County was at the top of the list for opioid use in Georgia. The…

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Community Life June 4, 2025

The Battery Atlanta releases its schedule of June events

The Battery Atlanta released the following June schedule of events: As summer approaches, The Battery Atlanta heats up the fun with a diverse lineup of events designed to inspire wellness,…

Mental & Behavioral Health June 4, 2025

Increasing mental health knowledge goal of Highland Rivers Connect Training Institute

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health issued the following announcement about training it is making available through a new program: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is capping Mental Health Awareness Month with the…

Austell June 4, 2025

Shameta Jones-Harrell appointed police chief of Austell

The City of Austell has a new police chief, one who has already been serving in that role. In a social media post, Austell officials announced that the city council…

Education June 4, 2025

Mableton mayor, MIC address controversial Cobb schools’ bus depot

By Rebecca Gaunt After months of public protest, Cobb County School District made it clear that it will move ahead with plans for a transportation hub at 440 Veterans Memorial…

Community Life June 4, 2025

Atlanta Latino Lions tackle litter on Windy Hill Road

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Atlanta Latino Lions Club cleanup on Windy Hill Road: The Atlanta Latino Lions Club removed a whole…

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Major drug trafficking arrest in Marietta

Cobb develops stop-gap policy on marijuana arrests

Cobb County at top of GBI’s list for opioid seizures by law enforcement