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Recent Arrests (Reported 11/08/2026)

On Thursday morning, Bartow County deputies booked 48-year-old Cecil Lynn Peek of Lindale on an August 2 warrant for felony theft by taking. That afternoon, deputies booked 56-year-old Johnny Andrew Ray of Bartow County on six October 31 warrants: two for entering a motor vehicle with the intent to commit a crime, three for theft by taking, and one for criminal trespass.

Bartow County, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

Police: Suspect attempted to hit man with car at Kennesaw gas station

A suspect is facing assault charges after police say he attempted to back his car into a man after an argument at a Kennesaw gas station. Curtis Stewart, 43, of Atlanta, is accused of driving his car in reverse toward a man during an incident at a Quik Trip gas station located at 2761 Cobb Parkway, at the intersection with Watts Drive. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. Oct. 22 and began after a verbal argument broke out with the victim about their usage of the gas station’s air pump station. After an initial verbal altercation, police say Stewart got in his black Mitsubishi Outlander, parked in a nearby parking space and briefly walked toward the victim in an aggressive manner before returning to his car. Stewart is accused of reversing his car away from his parking space, aiming his vehicle at the victim and reversing toward the victim, causing the victim to retreat backward and push off the Mitsubishi’s trunk with both hands as it reversed toward him. Police say Stewart then fled the area. The incident was captured on security footage from the Quick Trip gas station, Stewart’s warrant reads. The Kennesaw Police Department arrested Stewart Oct.

Kennesaw, GA · 21h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

New K9 finds narcotics during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Cartersville led to a woman’s arrest for narcotics possession, all thanks to a new K9 on the job, the Cartersville Police Dept. said.

Cartersville, GA · 2d

Marietta Daily Journal

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Marietta man accused of home invasion with crowbar

Travis Denard Harshaw, 44, of Marietta, is accused of forcing entry into a home while in possession of a crowbar on Oct. 22 at 4:15 a.m. at a mobile home, 270 Clay Drive SE in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Harshaw was stopped in a Ford F-150 truck that was in the area of multiple home invasions. He was wearing a hat similar to the one the suspect was wearing, according to the warrant. Harshaw is charged with home invasion - first degree. He was arrested on Oct. 28 at 12:16 a.m. and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to jail records. Harshaw remains in custody without bond on this charge.

Marietta, GA · 1d

Cherokee Tribune

Cherokee County Restaurant Report Card – 11/08/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cherokee County on 11/08/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🔴 FAILING (below 70) — 1 location MR.TINOS ICE CREAM &TACOS — 🔴 53 (FAILING)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 6789 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189 • (678) 224-8938 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 2 locations TACOS EL DON — 🟡 85 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 5683 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102 • (678) 445-5593TACOS EL DON BASE — 🟡 85 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 5683 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102 • (678) 445-5593 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/08/2026–11/08/2026.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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Cartersville-Bartow MPO Approves Transportation Plan

During a joint Technical Coordinating Committee and Policy Committee meeting on November 4th, the Cartersville-Bartow Metropolitan Planning Organization approved its final Fiscal Year 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. It also advanced a draft calendar-year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program for public review. Transportation Planner Shanice Amos presented the final TIP after...

Cartersville, GA · 7h

fox5atlanta.com

Trailblazing Cobb County SWAT deputy dies in North Georgia flooding

Julie Ann Barrs of Ellijay died Nov. 5 after floodwaters swept her car away on Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County. Barrs was a former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy and the first woman on the department’s SWAT team. She is survived by her brother and two dogs....

Ellijay, GA · 1d

thenerdstash.com

‘Downright Liberal for a Georgia Republican’: Liberals Celebrate Election of GOP State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, Hoping for a More Bipartisan Senate

Liberal-leaning voters in Georgia have recently seen State Senator Kay Kirkpatrick as a hope for a more bipartisan legislature. Kirkpatrick is a Republican who represents the 32nd District, located in northwestern Metro Atlanta and including parts of Cherokee County, Cobb County, Canton, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Woodstock. Georgia recently...

Georgia · 21h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Drivers are more likely to hit deer in these metro Atlanta counties this week

While deer can run out in traffic any time, state wildlife officials say now through Thanksgiving is when Georgia sees the most deer-car accidents.

Atlanta, GA · 1d

wbhfradio.org

Adairsville Man Jailed After Alleged Stalking, Home Break-In

Floyd County Sheriff’s Office deputies booked an Adairsville man into their jail on Saturday after they said he stalked a woman, broke into her home, and attacked her in front of her children. 37-year-old Malcolm Jarrard Thompson faces multiple charges stemming from the incident at a residence on Alpine...

Adairsville, GA · 7h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Cartersville Police welcome new K-9 officer trained to detect drugs

The Cartersville Police Department has a new four-legged officer joining its ranks.

Cartersville, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

AROUND TOWN: Democratic takeover of Cobb school board puts Ragsdale's future in question

Big changes are coming to the Cobb County Board of Education. Last week, Democrat Micheal Garza unseated three-term Republican incumbent and David Chastain in the race for the Post 4 seat on the school board. The win gives Democrats their first majority on the board in decades. Garza won with 54.85% of the vote over Chastain’s 45.15%. Garza earned 25,493 votes in total, compared to Chastain’s 20,982, according to the Georgia secretary of state’s election results. Results were certified by the Cobb Elections Board Monday Garza is set to flip the board to a 4-3 Democratic majority when he is sworn in January. “Yes, the board has flipped. The dynamics will change with a new board member, so we will see what that looks like,” Democratic board member Nichelle Davis of Post 6 told the Journal. “But the long story short is, of course, the goal is getting things done for our students. So I’m looking forward to welcoming him and doing that.” In a video posted to his Facebook page Sunday, Republican John Cristadoro, who represents Post 5 on the school board, said he did not view the widespread Democratic victories down the ballot as “a massive call for

Cobb County, GA · 18h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

I-75 NB reopens after tractor trailer overturns

An overturned tractor-trailer has shut down all northbound lanes on Interstate 75 in Cobb County.

Cobb County, GA · 8h

cobbcountycourier.com

Georgia weather outlook notes frost and a chance of storms

The National Weather Service’s Monday, Nov. 9, hazardous weather outlook includes Cobb County. The outlook says a frost advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. EST Monday for parts of north and west Georgia. Isolated thunderstorms are possible in far north Georgia Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with no severe weather expected.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

atlantanewsfirst.com

Community mourns former officer swept away in flooding

A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County.

Murray County, GA · 1d

cobbinfocus.com

How We Show Up for Each Other

In a time when people are increasingly defined by labels — homeowner or renter, wealthy or struggling, successful or in need of help — it can be easy to overlook what they have in common. Before any of those distinctions, they are neighbors, sharing the same schools, workplaces, and community. Strong communities depend on more than government programs or charitable organizations. They depend on people who recognize that the well-being of their neighbors matters and who chooses to act when others face difficult circumstances.

Cobb County, GA · 19h

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb advances Mavis Tire shop on Canton Road

By unanimous vote, the Cobb Planning Commission approved an eight-bay Mavis Tire shop at 3595 Canton Road on the southeast corner of the New Chastain Corners shopping center. The 0.92 acre lot is the former site of a Bank of America, which shut down “some time ago” and has not been replaced since, according to Kevin Moore, an attorney representing the applicant. Mavis is proposing to demolish the existing building and build a 6,925-square-foot auto shop. The shop would perform light automotive work such as changing tires, brake changes, oil changes and battery checks, among other things, according to the company website. According to its application, Mavis’ proposed business hours would be from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for closing at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Moore said Mavis is proposing a solution to a site that “doesn’t need to remain a dark, vacant building. “(Mavis does) a great job at what they do and do it in a clean fashion and certainly understand the rules and regulations … that Cobb County has,” Moore said. “That’s the worst thing to have (in) your neighborhood

Cobb County, GA · 1d

hoodline.com

La Parrilla Signs Lease for Former Tin Lizzy's Spot at Avenue East Cobb

La Parrilla has signed a lease for a new restaurant at The Avenue East Cobb, taking over the former Tin Lizzy's and Tin Pin Game Bar space with a targeted opening next summer. The roughly 5,000-square-foot spot is expected to begin renovations soon as the Georgia-based Mexican chain prepares to open in East Cobb.

Marietta, GA · 1d

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