Braves rally in 9th for 4-3 victory over Cardinals
Ozzie Albies doubled and scored the winning run on Masyn Winn’s throwing error in the ninth inning, allowing the Atlanta Braves to avoid a sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals
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Greater Community Church sponsoring Health and Wellness Weekend
Greater Community Church of God in Christ is sponsoring several events this weekend to demonstrate its commitment to caring for the whole person: mind, body and soul. The church is
Lightning and rain cause delay with Blaney leading NASCAR Cup Series race in Atlanta
Pole winner Ryan Blaney held the lead when lightning caused a delay in the NASCAR Cup Series race at EchoPark Speedway. There had been concern about approaching rain before lighting
Georgia Tech teammates Kerce, McKee lead Cobb's MLB draft picks
After going from the Cobb County high school ranks to Georgia Tech as part of the same freshman class, Carson Kerce and Tate McKee both found themselves as members of
Intersection renamed in honor of Cobb Police officer killed in drunk driver crash
An intersection along Cobb Parkway now carries the name of a Cobb County police officer who was killed on the job.
Dog shot by Cobb Sheriff’s Deputy was a service animal, nonprofit confirms
A dog that was shot and killed by a Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was a service animal, a Georgia-based nonprofit confirmed Friday.
Soon-to-be ministers celebrate faith during laying of the hands ceremony
MARIETTA — Around two dozen soon-to-be ordained ministers — along with family, friends and worshippers — gathered at the Switzer Library in downtown Marietta on Saturday morning for a laying
Smyrna bar and pizzeria cited for food safety violations
A popular Smyrna pizzeria earned a low health score after an inspection found seven violations.
Smyrna man charged with killing wife, shooting son
A Smyrna man is accused of killing his wife and shooting his son after a fatal domestic violence shooting Tuesday night, Cobb Police report.
Matt Olson plays in 741st straight game with Braves to become the franchise's Iron Man
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson made franchise history against the St. Louis Cardinals when he played in his 741st consecutive game for the team to break Dale Murphy’s record
Heat and humidity make World Cup quarterfinal challenge for Norway, England even tougher
Norway and England both had South Florida heat to worry about in their World Cup quarterfinal clash in Miami Gardens. It was 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius) when the teams
New rules to have impact in high school baseball
Four Cobb County baseball coaches agree that one of the National Federation of State High School Associations’ newest rule changes is a step forward to improving player safety.
KSU has 16 Athlon preseason All-CUSA selections
Kennesaw State football continued to receive preseason honors as Athlon Sports announced 16 preseason all-CUSA selections for the Owls, the second most in the conference, only one short of Liberty.
Campus News: Georgia Tech’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List
The following local students were named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s list at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta:
UPDATE: Marietta tables data center, imposes six-month moratorium
MARIETTA — By unanimous vote Wednesday, the Marietta City Council tabled a request for a data center near Delk Road, and adopted a temporary moratorium on data centers in the
Cobb commissioners frustrated by lack of progress on data center moratorium
Cobb County commissioners are expressing dissatisfaction with the lack of progress made during a moratorium on data centers that is set to end on August 23.
Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 07/09/2026
The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 07/09/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected.
AROUND TOWN: What makes a Republican? Conservatives battle over Wynter's Ossoff endorsement
What does it mean to be a Republican? That’s the question dividing some Georgia conservatives after the Georgia Republican Assembly (GRA) publicly attacked WSB radio host Shelley Wynter over his
Amid double-taxation concerns, Mableton to consider public safety tax
The City of Mableton is scheduled to hold a special-called meeting Monday to consider adopting a millage rate for the city’s Public Safety Special Services Tax District.
Shallowford Road Kroger unveils $1.85M renovation
EAST COBB — Kroger customers and officials lined up to celebrate the completion of a $1.85 million renovation at the Kroger on Shallowford Road on Friday.
Marietta sets up advisory group for planned Franklin Gateway park
The Marietta City Council voted this week to establish a citizen committee to advise the mayor and council on the planning, design and construction of a new park on Franklin
Former Powers Ferry Kroger to become fitness center after Marietta Council approval
MARIETTA — The vacant former Kroger property on Powers Ferry Road is set to become a fitness center following variance approvals from the Marietta City Council this week.
Georgia Power transmission problem causes major Marietta outage
A significant power outage affected thousands of customers in Marietta Friday afternoon, according to city officials.
Marietta restaurant returns with perfect health score after failing grade
A Marietta restaurant received a perfect score on a follow-up health inspection after receiving a failing grade in June.