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3 teens charged after 18-year-old found shot to death in middle of Cobb street

Police have charged two more suspects in connection with a Cobb County murder.

Cobb County, GA · 1d

Heavy.com

Clemson Receives Emotional Apology From Dabo Swinney After Nightmare Georgia Tech Loss

The Clemson Tigers gave their fans another difficult Saturday, and Dabo Swinney did not pretend the disappointment belonged only to the people in the stands. After a 20-6 home loss to Georgia Tech, the head coach apologized and accepted responsibility. His response included a message about faith as he explained how he plans to handle the latest setback.

Clemson, SC · 13h

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Marietta Police Cruiser Crosses Center Line, Slams Into Van, Injuring Four

Burnt Hickory Rd. & Old Mountain Rd. — Reported Site of Head-On Collision. A head-on crash between a marked Marietta police cruiser and a van on Burnt Hickory Road left the van's driver seriously injured and three other people hurt, including the officer behind the wheel. The collision happened around 3:45 p.m. Thursday, just east of Old Mountain Road in Marietta, Georgia.

Marietta, GA · 16h

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 11/12/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 11/12/2026. The following 4 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 1 location CHINA DOLL RESTAURANT THE — 🟡 80 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1230 POWERS FERRY RD SE STE 4-5 MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 955-6544 🟢 Grade A (90–100) — 3 locations PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD KITCHEN — 🟢 97 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 2830 WINDY HILL RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067 • (770) 984-8899SUSHIOLOGY — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 1615 RIDENOUR BLVD NW STE 207 KENNESAW, GA 30152 • (678) 324-0912MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO — 🟢 100 (Grade A)• Inspected: 11-12-2026 • 3940 CHEROKEE ST STE 103 KENNESAW, GA 30144 • (404) 704-7610 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/12/2026–11/12/2026.

Cobb County, GA · 2d

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Smyrna offers free seedlings as Orange Bag program winds down

Keep Cobb Beautiful distributed the following announcement about its upcoming events:. It’s tree planting season in Georgia! You can pick up a free seedling at the Smyrna Recycling Center during open hours. The current inventory is listed on this interest form. These are trees that are rescued from properties slated for development.

Smyrna, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Cobb Police investigating head-on collision on Burnt Hickory Road

A driver was left with serious injuries after two cars collided head-on Thursday afternoon along Burnt Hickory Road near the intersection with Old Mountain Road, according to a news release. According to the release, a Ford Explorer was traveling west on Burnt Hickory Road and entered the eastbound lane, right in the path of a Ford Econoline van carrying two passengers. The two vehicles collided head-on, causing both cars to spin out of control. The Explorer came to a stop in the westbound lane, while the van stopped in the eastbound lane. The driver of the van was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, according to the release. One of the passengers was taken to the hospital with less serious injuries, and the other passenger experienced injuries but did not go to the hospital. The driver of the Explorer was not injured. Police did not identify any of the drivers or passengers, and no charges have been announced. The incident briefly closed a portion of Burnt Hickory Road Thursday evening while authorities investigated, according to an alert sent out by the Marietta Police Department. The wreck remains under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb Police

Marietta, GA · 1d

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Mableton Man Jailed After Feds Find 60 Pounds of Fentanyl in Austell Shed

A 32-year-old Mableton man is now in federal custody after agents say they pulled 26 individually wrapped bricks of fentanyl, weighing nearly 60 pounds combined, out of a backyard shed in Austell. Michael Antonio Cruz was arraigned Thursday in Atlanta federal court, where a judge ordered him detained in U.S. Marshals Service custody pending further proceedings.

Mableton, GA · 1d

Subplot News

Atlanta Walmart shopper buys Dave’s Killer Bread. Then she opens it—and sees something that definitely shouldn’t be there: ‘Been crying for hours’

'Literally in tears like disgusted.' The post Atlanta Walmart shopper buys Dave’s Killer Bread. Then she opens it—and sees something that definitely shouldn’t be there: ‘Been crying for hours’ appeared first on Subplot News .

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Car driver dies in collision with tractor-trailer in South Fulton County

A car driver died Friday morning in a crash with a tractor-trailer. Authorities say the truck driver failed to yield to the car.

Fulton County, GA · 1d

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Step Into This Classic Georgia Diner And You’ll Feel Like It’s 1955 Again

Walking into Atlanta’s Majestic Diner is less like entering a restaurant and more like finding a portal that someone thoughtfully stocked with burgers and milkshakes. This Ponce de Leon Avenue institution has been serving Atlanta with the kind of quiet, confident consistency that most restaurants only dream about, and it shows in every single detail.

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These 8 Georgia Restaurants Earned Their Place Among The State’s Top Fried Chicken Spots

One family kitchen in Georgia serves about 100 tons of chicken breast a year. I had to read that number twice, and then I got very hungry. That figure says a lot about how seriously folks here treat a golden drumstick. Another spot on this list soaks its chicken for 12 hours before frying it in peanut oil.

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

31-year-old man found shot to death

Atlanta police reports a man was found shot to death overnight.

Atlanta, GA · 16h

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Major crimes unit investigates a 3-year-old’s serious fall injury

The Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating a 3-year-old boy’s serious fall injury at a residence in Austell on Nov. 11.

Austell, GA · 1d

Marietta Daily Journal

Georgia Lottery announces local winners

The Georgia Lottery announced that a 100X The Money ticket from Food Mart, 86 Fairground Street NE in Marietta, won $10,000 on Nov. 12. Two players hit the jackpot for $129,120 each in the Nov. 10 Fantasy 5 drawing. One player purchased their ticket from New Grands, 27 Golf Crest Drive in Acworth while the other player, an Ellenwood resident, purchased their ticket on the Georgia Lottery site. Both tickets matched all five winning numbers, which was 11-15-18-20-23. As with all Georgia Lottery games, proceeds from scratchers, Fantasy 5, Diggi Games and Millionaire for Life benefit education in the state of Georgia. For more information, visit www.galottery.com .

Marietta, GA · 1d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Father, gas station employee identified as man killed at work

The family of a man shot and killed earlier this week say he was at work to provide for them.

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1 dead, 2 injured in DeKalb County condo fire

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person died and two others were hurt in a DeKalb County condo fire on Saturday morning, according to firefighters. At around 12:35 a.m., DeKalb County Fire Rescue crews were called to the building in the 6600 block of Singleton Lane, where they found the two-story, eight unit structure on fire.

Dekalb County, GA · 21h

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Crash involving Marietta police SUV leaves multiple people injured

A crash involving a Marietta police vehicle is under investigation.

Marietta, GA · 1d

WSB Radio

Large bear caught stealing pumpkin from front porch of metro Atlanta home

Several neighbors have reported seeing the bear in recent weeks, raising concerns about the safety of residents, children and pets.

Sandy Springs, GA · 2d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

Man shot after argument over drug deal, Atlanta police say

A 31-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being shot early Saturday morning.

Atlanta, GA · 22h

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta