Armed Robbery Suspect At Large, Demanded Lottery Tickets: Cherokee Sheriff

A male accused of robbing an Acworth gas station at gunpoint demanded lottery tickets and cash before fleeing, authorities say.

4 Cats Die In Cherokee Blaze

Cherokee County firefighters recently responded to a pair of fires, one of which killed four cats at a home.

2 Dead In 3-Vehicle Pileup On I-75, Cobb Police Say

A three-vehicle crash, reportedly involving a Papa John's tractor-trailer, led to the deaths of two people on I-75 in Cobb, police say.

Cobb Teacher, Coach Arrested In Sexual Abuse Case

A 37-year-old teacher and coach has been arrested in connection with sexual offenses of a minor, Cobb County Police said.

Security Guard Fatally Shot While Trying To Break Up Acworth Bar Fight

Acworth Police say a security guard attempted to break up a fight when a man pulled out a gun and fatally shot him.

Man Convicted Of Fatally Shooting Wife's Ex-Fiancée In Cherokee

The deadly shooting of a 31-year-old man came on the day he was supposed to spend court-appointed time with his child in Cherokee.

Man Sues Cobb DA, Acworth Police In Wrongful Arrest Claim: Reports

A man has reportedly filed a federal civil rights lawsuit after he was falsely accused of trying to kidnap a child at an Acworth store.

Escaped GA Inmate Re-Captured After 12 Hours On The Run: Sheriff

The 20-year-old man, who is facing child molestation charges, was re-arrested after escaping the Troup County Jail, authorities say.

Pedestrian Killed In Crash While Crossing Cherokee Highway

A man was fatally hit by a car while crossing Cherokee County highway in an area that was not lit, authorities say.

2 Pedestrians Hit By Van Injured In Acworth

Two pedestrians were hit by a van while crossing the road, leaving one of them with critical injuries, Cobb County Police say.

Identities Of Mother Found Dead, Son Killed By Police Released

The names of a man fatally shot by Cherokee deputies, and his mother, whose decomposed body was found in their home, were released.

Cherokee Deputies Kill Man At Home Where Decayed Mom Found: Sheriff

A 26-year-old man died in a police shooting, and his mother was found decayed in an Acworth home, authorities say.

Man Dead In Cherokee SWAT Standoff

The man was found dead with a self-inflicted wound during an hours-long SWAT standoff in Cherokee County.

Child Kidnap Attempt Foiled; Man Charged In Acworth

Acworth Police say the 56-year-old Kennesaw man asked a mom about Tylenol before trying to snatch her child, an attempt which was thwarted.

Convicted Child Rapist, Molester Sentenced In Cherokee County: D.A.

A Marietta man who was convicted of raping and molesting a 14-year-old child in Acworth, Cherokee County, has been sentenced.

Jury Convicts Cherokee Man On Child Molestation Charges

Cherokee prosecutors say the 45-year-old man spent several months sexually assaulting a child who was around 8-years-old.

Toddler Ingests THC; Cobb Daycare Worker Charged: Police

Police say a 20-month-old girl ingested a suspected THC product that had been retrieved from a Cobb daycare worker's pocket.

Cherokee Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse Of Teen: Prosecutors

Cherokee prosecutors say the man recorded the sexual abuse on his cellphone, evidence they say was later found in an encrypted folder.

Man Convicted Of Raping Teen In Cherokee

The teen confided in a family member about the alleged rape before telling authorities the man "forced himself on her," GA prosecutors say.

Cobb Crash Kills Woman, Injures Multiple Others

Police said a vehicle was attempting a turn when it crossed paths with another vehicle, causing the two to crash.

4 Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting Of Kennesaw Man

The four men are accused of shooting and killing a Kennesaw man during a home invasion in Acworth.

No Injuries In Acworth House Fire

The Thursday fire temporarily shut down Old Highway 92 while crews were on the scene for hours.

Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Acworth Shooting Of Teen

The teen who died in the Sunday shooting was identified as a 15-year-old boy from Kennesaw.

No Injuries In 2-Alarm Fire At Cherokee County Apartments

When firefighters arrived Thursday morning to the apartment complex, they saw flames coming out of a building roof.

Cobb Police K9 Dies Due To Heat-Related Injuries

"K9 Chase was a beloved officer of the Cobb County Police Department and will forever be missed by us all," police said Tuesday.

Person Shot To Death In Acworth Apartment

Officers were responding to a possible home invasion and person shot call when they found the person dead from apparent gunshot wounds.

1 Dead, 1 Injured After Bartow Police Chase Ends With Acworth Crash

Authorities were chasing two motorcycles they say were involved in racing in Bartow County.

Dallas Man Accused Of Assaulting Acworth Officers, Faces Charges

Officers responded after reports of the man running around naked near a lodge and assaulting guests.

TN Man Accused Of Trying To Sell $95K Stolen Diamond In Georgia

The diamond has 9.46 carats and was said to be stolen out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, according to Acworth Police.

Body Found Near Ivey Road: Police

The identity of the body found in Acworth Friday is unknown.

No Injuries In Sky Lane Drive Fire

The cause of the fire is being investigated.

2 Injured, Dogs Safe In Acworth Fire

A deputy was injured Tuesday while responding to the fire on Kemp Drive and a resident was also injured.

Court Hearing Delayed For Man Accused Of Killing Cobb Couple: Reports

The Acworth man is accused of killing a Cherokee County firefighter and his wife and stabbing a Sandy Springs police officer a day later.

Student Hit By Car While Walking To School

Acworth police say the girl walked in front of a car outside of a designated crosswalk and was hit by the car Tuesday.

Atlanta Policeman Charged With Rape: Sheriff's Deputies

Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies say Atlanta Police cooperated in investigating rape allegations against Lionel Dely.

Cobb Man Who Fatally Stabbed Pentagon Officer Had Troubled Past

Austin William Lanz fatally stabbed Pentagon Police Officer George Gonzales outside the Pentagon before shooting and killing himself.

Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.

Dog Left In SUV In July, Cobb Woman Indicted In Death

A Cobb County woman has been indicted by a grand jury in the death of a yellow Labrador mix that was left in a SUV for at least four hours.

Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Standoff In Acworth

Cobb County Police arrested a man Wednesday after he barricaded himself inside an Acworth home, media outlets are reporting.

Bartow Deputy Shoots Man Who Tried To Run Him Over: GBI

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said a deputy wrecked his cruiser while pursuing the driver, who then tried to run him over.

Cobb Neighborhood Evacuated, Bomb Squad Called

Authorities say they arrested a man Tuesday who told them he had explosives in his SUV.