Cobb County News

A Cobb County man who admitted putting a dog into a hot oven was sentenced Thursday to serve 90 days in jail, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Smyrna residents could see an increase in their water bills beginning July 1. At a Smyrna City Council Committee of the Whole meeting earlier this week, the body discussed passing an eight percent increase to the tiered water rates after the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority increased its rates earlier this year.

COBB COUNTY, Ga -- If you need repairs for any of your appliances you might want to pay attention to a warning from Cobb County Police .

The Cobb County District Attorney's Office won't prosecute a case against a man who was accused of stealing $28,000 from a homeowners association that he served as treasurer.

One goose now a second chance after a dog attack ruffled his feathers. A citizen took the goose to Cobb County Animal Control after it was attacked by a dog in Powder Springs.

A Marietta teen charged with stabbing a pawn shop employee in a robbery and nearly causing his death has been implicated in three other violent heists in the area, Channel 2 Action News reported.

A 41-year-old Decatur man allegedly raped a teen he met on Facebook, and investigators suspect the pregnant 15-year-old is carrying his child.

Well, I... walked around the corner and I walked around the block and I walked right into a donut shop... A - from a children's song It seems like there is a special day for just about everything these days and the donut is no exception.

Austell is the home of a new organization for gay Christians in Cobb County. Cobb County Free to Be Me Ministries was started by Nadine Rawls in late March, and the group held its first event, a meet and greet, on March 31 in Austell.

Hi, my name is Lewis. I'm a handsome 10-month-old kitty who would be the perfect addition to your family! I was turned into the shelter on May 6. I'm good with kids and litter trained.

The Cobb County Public Library System is partnering with Kutz4Kids Incorporated, a nonprofit organization, to offer a series of art workshops for children that are designed to help them discover their own heroes.

The City Council's Parks Committee voted 3-0 Wednesday to rename Hickory Hills Park after Mayor Steve Tumlin's parents, the late Steve and Virginia Tumlin.

MUST Ministries ' need for volunteers could impact hungry kids. School ended for Cobb County last week and for most students their summer promises free time and family vacations, but for some Cobb kids enrolled in the federal free and reduced lunch program it means gnawing hunger and uncertainty.

A Cobb County mother is accused of locking her 1-year-old son in her SUV while she shopped for 20 minutes, according to police.

MARIETTA, Ga - A citizens committee has suggested a salary study in Cobb County that could cost taxpayers as much as 350-thousand dollars.

After claiming on Facebook he was 25 years old, a DeKalb County man allegedly drove to the home of a 15-year-old girl and raped her, according to police.

When candidate qualifying ended last week, Brett Bittner was the only person who put his name on the ballot for an open seat with the Marietta School Board.

When Kyle Beard began working on his senior project, the Woodstock High School student decided to do something that combined creativity with technical expertise.

Cobb Police say that charges are now pending against two teenagers who attempted to cross Shallowford Road at Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta Monday afternoon against a red pedestrian crosswalk signal.

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