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Charges dropped against Woodstock woman who asked deputies for search warrant

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After more than a year of legal battles, Cherokee County Solicitor General Todd Hayes announced misdemeanor obstruction charges have been dropped against a woman accused of blocking law enforcement from searching her home without a warrant. At a news conference Thursday, Hayes said...

Woodstock, GA · 1d

CT Insider

East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 2d

fox5atlanta.com

Paulding County chase: Deputy uses PIT maneuver to stop fleeing U-Haul

Paulding County deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing U-Haul truck following a suspicious activity call on Dallas Acworth Highway. Deputies arrested driver Bobbie Eveans and found a 5-gallon bucket of copper wire inside the vehicle, officials said. Three others were charged with loitering and bonded out of...

Paulding County, GA · 14h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Crash involving Marietta police SUV leaves multiple people injured

A crash involving a Marietta police vehicle is under investigation.

Marietta, GA · 20h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Man accused of stalking, terroristic threats arrested

A man who was accused of stalking and terroristic threats has been arrested Thursday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office said Andrew Lane Whitfield was taken into custody with the assistance of the United States Marshals Service. In July, the sheriff’s office said Whitfield was wanted for several counts of aggravated stalking, terroristic threats, harassing communications and obstruction of law enforcement officers. “Let this be a reminder that while someone may leave the county, they do not leave the radar of law enforcement,” the sheriff’s office said. TRENDING STORIES: Another CDC leader resigns, leaves role after 6 months on job ‘She wouldn’t hurt a soul’: Family remembers woman found beaten to death inside Georgia home New bear canister rules will apply to all Appalachian Trail overnight stays in Georgia [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter ]

Bartow County, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Cobb schools offer out-of-district enrollment as student numbers decline

Families across Georgia can apply to send their children to select Cobb County schools through a new tuition-based enrollment program.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Residents rally against proposed hotel near Kennestone Hospital

MARIETTA — Area residents gathered Tuesday night to express their concerns over a proposed hotel development near Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. About 60 residents showed up to the town hall at Christ the Redeemer Church, the vast majority of whom were opposed to the development mainly because of concerns it would substantially increase traffic. Applicant Skyline Stay properties was represented by attorney Parks Huff. Real estate broker Bob Terrell was also present. Huff presented the hotel’s layout and amenities, and said there is a need for another hotel in Marietta because the Hilton on Powder Springs Street is 30 years old, and it is “silly” to not have a hotel in close proximity to Kennestone. The proposal was first made in August 2026. A residential/medical office development on the same site was previously denied in May 2022, largely due to strong neighborhood opposition over traffic concerns. Retired neighborhood resident Ron Mercure said the neighborhood was “tired of fighting this” and had just gone through something similar. The proposed six-story hotel complex on North Avenue is planned to have 143 guest rooms, a banquet hall, rooftop restaurant, coffee shop and grocery market. The 2.5-acre site is composed of 16 properties

Marietta, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb school board approves three-year contracts for principals, superintendent’s cabinet

MARIETTA — On Thursday, the Cobb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve three-year contract extensions for Superintendent Chris Ragsdale’s executive cabinet and all of the district’s school principals. The board voted along party lines, with the four Republicans in favor and the three Democrats opposed. Democratic board member Tre Hutchins moved to amend the motion and remove the contracts, but it failed. Cobb Board of Education Chairman Randy Scamihorn said there could be no discussion of the contract extensions because they were personnel matters. The vote took place at the first board meeting since Democrat Micheal Gaza defeated Republican board Vice Chairman David Chastain in the November election, which flips the board from Republican to Democratic control in January. Jeff Hubbard, president of the Cobb County Association of Educators, said the contract extensions appear to be a “golden parachute” to financially protect Ragsdale’s cabinet members once Garza is sworn into the school board. “This just smacks of protecting people as we have a new change on the board,” Hubbard said. “Basically, if I were a taxpayer in Cobb, I would be mad as (h ---).” Hubbard said administrative staff in Cobb, including executive cabinet members and principals, traditionally

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Cherokee Tribune

Woodstock’s Noonday Creek Trail extension to open Saturday

The Noonday Creek Trail Extension linking Woodstock to Cobb County will officially open to the public on Saturday, the city of Woodstock announced. The new trail segment extends Woodstock's existing Noonday Creek Trail south by 1.5 miles, connecting the trailhead near the Woodstock Arts Event Green to Noonday Park in Cobb County. Woodstock and Cherokee County’s trail system is now connected to the one in Cobb County, where officials are planning to eventually connect the Noonday Creek Trail to the Silver Comet Trail, one of the largest paved trails in the United States. "This project has been nearly a decade in the making, and we're thrilled to celebrate its completion," Mayor Michael Caldwell said in a statement. "The Noonday Creek Trail Extension is much more than a recreational amenity. It strengthens regional connectivity, expands transportation options, and creates new opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the natural beauty of our community and beyond." Woodstock officials broke ground on the project in December 2023 with representatives from Cherokee County, Cobb County, the Atlanta Regional Commission, and the Georgia Department of Transportation. Part of the trail connection runs under Highway 92. The project received funding support from the Georgia Department of

Woodstock, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Strong Lassiter season ends with loss at Gainesville

GAINESVILLE -- Lassiter's best season in more than a decade came to an end on Friday night with a 59-10 loss at Gainesville in the first round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs. It was an emotional scene after the final whistle as the Lassiter players processed the end of a special season for the program -- going 8-3 for its most wins since 2012 -- embracing one another and comforting each other in a difficult moment. Trojans coach Sean Thom said his message to the team after the game was one of love and appreciation for the hard work this group of players put in this year. “These guys have been going at it since January, so for it to end now, it’s a lot for them," Thom said. "Even the ones that you don’t really know if they love football, they’re like, ‘Man, I didn’t realize it would hurt like this, so I think that’s a testament to the team, being around these guys, the coaches and the type of guys we have. It’s a special bond.” Sophomore quarterback Caden Jones was intercepted on the opening drive of the game by Gainesville senior Jeremiah Proctor, who returned it into

Gainesville, GA · 13h

Marietta Daily Journal

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Buford dominates Marietta in second half

BUFORD – Buford's defense is known to keep even the explosive offenses grounded. Marietta, which averaged nearly 40 points a game this season, couldn't get on the board until the final minute of the game. Therefore, the Blue Devils settled for a 30-6 loss to the Wolves on Friday in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs at Phillip Beard Stadium. Quarterback Jayden Whiteside, who threw for more than 2,300 yards during the regular season with 29 touchdowns and only six interceptions, struggled to find his rhythm. He threw for 107 yards, had two interceptions and was sacked six times. His best moment was connecting with Jackson Nesmith for a 29-yard touchdown with 28 seconds left to play in the game, preventing the Wolves (11-0) from achieving their fifth straight shutout. “It was a talented defense across the board,” Marietta coach Cameron Duke said. “We did some stuff that hurt us as well, but (Buford) has a great defense.” Meanwhile, Marietta's defense was solid throughout the first half with Buford leading just 7-0 at the break. While a Buford penalty did nullify a first-down touchdown, the Blue Devils (6-5) were getting stops before halftime after Buford's opening drive.

Buford, GA · 13h

Court TV

Judge denies mistrial for defendant charged with murder after detective’s comment

DALLAS, Ga. (Court TV) — A Georgia woman is standing trial on charges that she killed her husband by shooting him in their home, but her defense says the victim took his own life. Lacy Jolee Boles, 43, has pleaded not guilty to malice murder, felony murder and aggravated assault in the death of her […] The post Judge denies mistrial for defendant charged with murder after detective’s comment appeared first on Court TV .

Dallas, GA · 2d

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18-year-old Euharlee Resident Arrested After Car Chase

Bartow County deputies arrested an 18-year-old Euharlee resident Monday night after a high-speed pursuit that ended when his vehicle left the roadway. Around 10:21 p.m., a deputy monitored traffic near the intersection of Rockmart Highway and Brown Farm Road. He observed a white 2014 BMW 335i traveling southwest on Rockmart Highway with its lights off and at a high rate of speed. The deputy activated his emergency lights and siren to stop the vehicle.

Euharlee, GA · 2d

Cherokee Tribune

High-tech golf driving range coming to Cherokee County

In the summer of 2027, Cherokee County golfers will be able to refine their skills at a high-tech practice range and golf academy that’s scheduled to open in Woodstock by late July. RangeWorks, located at 1465 Woodstock Parkway, is under construction now on a 3.5-acre lot adjacent to The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta complex. Founder and owner George Mattingly says RangeWorks will combine the best aspects of outdoor golf ranges where shots are hit into open fields and indoor facilities where golfers hit balls directly into screens that use technology to provide feedback on the distance, direction and quality of shots. “We want to be in between the traditional range and the screen experience where the ball travels only about 10 feet before hitting a screen,” Mattingly said. “I want my patrons to have more ball flight and more of an organic experience than just hitting the screen.” A golfer practicing from one of RangeWorks’ 32 practice bays will see his or her shots travel about 80 yards before making contact with a screen that will send instant feedback on the shot’s performance to a screen at the practice bay. “So you experience the flight of the ball, and then

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Cobb school board turns to out-of-county students to avoid closures

MARIETTA — Under threat of school closures, the Cobb Board of Education gave the greenlight to out-of-district admissions Thursday. The board approved the policy in a vote of 4-2-1, with Democrats Becky Sayler and Tre Hutchins voting no and Nichelle Davis abstaining. District staff first announced the “Choose Cobb” program Nov. 4. Under the program, Georgia families living outside Cobb County can send their children to participating county schools for a $600 tuition fee per student each semester. District leaders have said the program was created to boost declining school enrollment numbers in Cobb that reflect a larger phenomenon both statewide and nationally. John Floresta, the district’s chief strategy & accountability officer, said Fulton County and Atlanta have recently made plans to close some of their public schools, and Cobb must take appropriate measures to avoid a similar situation. “If we do not do something about the current state of enrollment, the only other choice will be to close schools,” Floresta said. “I don’t know how else to say that bluntly. That is just a fact of where we are.” The board changed its school admissions policy, which previously only allowed out-of-district enrollment in its virtual school program. Superintendent Chris

Cobb County, GA · 21h

Gwinnett Daily Post

Archer survives tough region for state playoff trip

When the Class AAAAAAA high school brackets were finalized last weekend, Archer and North Cobb drew a familiar opponent in the first round. The two teams played each other the previous two years in the regular season, so Friday’s state playoff matchup makes it three straight seasons. North Cobb won both previous meetings, 28-14 at home in 2025 and 49-21 at Archer in 2024. Archer reached the postseason while navigating an incredibly tough schedule that included No. 3 overall seed Carrollton before a region slate that featured No. 2 Newton, No. 12 Grayson and No. 19 South Gwinnett. The Tigers were off last week after a 49-23 loss at Newton in Game 10. After losing record-breaking Jordan Do to graduation off last season’s team, Archer still leans heavily on its quarterback, Jamal Ambler. The junior has 1,797 passing yards and 17 TDs, along with 241 rushing yards and three TDs. His top targets are Robbie Dunn Jr. (65 catches, 722 yards, nine TDs), Avery Booth (34-433-3), Jayden Davis (24-312-3) and Gary Isaac (23-175-4). Archer’s defensive playmakers include Joshua Booker (68 tackles, three for losses, five caused fumbles), Kevin Gwibuka (65 tackles, three for losses, four interceptions, two caused fumbles, one

Lawrenceville, GA · 2d

atlantanewsfirst.com

3 teens now charged in deadly Powder Springs shooting

On Friday, police announced that two more teenagers have been charged in connection with the shooting.

Powder Springs, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Section of I-285 closes for construction this weekend

Drivers beware: All lanes of a section of Interstate 285 in Cobb County and Atlanta are closing for construction this weekend.

Cobb County, GA · 22h

Marietta Daily Journal

McEachern knocks off Harrison for second time in 15 days

POWDER SPRINGS — One year after a painful first-round loss to Walton, McEachern achieved a sense of redemption with a 24-7 victory over Region 3AAAAAAA rival Harrison in the opening round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs at Cantrell Stadium on Friday. Casey Barner ran for 201 yards on 16 carries and two touchdown runs of 48 and 73 yards as McEachern (9-2) overcame a 7-3 first-quarter deficit to outscore Harrison (6-5) 21-0 the rest of the way to claim the win and advance to a second-round game at Colquitt County next week. While McEachern faced a similar situation from a year ago, when it lost to Walton in the first round of the Class AAAAAA playoffs after beating the Raiders earlier in the season, the Indians were able to achieve a different result this time around against a Harrison team which they defeated after beating them just two weeks ago. “It definitely feels good,” McEachern coach Kareem Reid said. “We talked about redemption – that was our thing. It wasn’t about revenge, it was about redemption for us and wanted to make sure that we were successful. It’s just one of five (state playoff games) and it’s the first

Powder Springs, GA · 13h

Marietta Daily Journal