Cobb County police are investigating the death of a child near Marietta Tuesday. Police responded to 884 Wanda Circle at approximately 6:49 p.m. after receiving a 911 call. According to police, the child died after being inside a hot car in the home’s driveway for an extended “period of time.” [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app […]
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Cobb Co. landscaper says he’s out of business after thieves steal all of his equipment
A Cobb County landscaper says he is out of work because someone stole his equipment. He thought there was a break in the case when he stumbled upon some of his stolen equipment on Facebook marketplace. He went as far as setting up a meeting with the man listing the stolen equipment and lined up […]
Mother, children enslaved in Cobb County to be honored on eve of Juneteenth
Monday marks the start of the Juneteenth holiday week, and cities and counties across the metro will be celebrating. Cobb County is honoring the memory of the more than 3,000 people who were enslaved there in a unique way. Local and state leaders will gather with neighbors of a historic Smyrna community to unveil what […]
Cobb County parents unite in pledge to keep smartphones away from kids until 8th grade
Parents in Cobb County are banding together, pledging to wait until their child is in 8th grade before getting them a smartphone. “We have put age limits on everything [else] and I think we are a little behind on technology,” said parent Haley Eby Lowe. The “Wait until 8th” Campaign began a few years ago in […]
Cobb school officials apologize after excluding special needs students from graduation ceremony
At the end of May, Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell shared the story of a Cobb County special needs class that graduated from high school, but didn’t get to participate in the ceremony. She spoke to Ashlynn Rose Rich, an athlete and honor student at Sprayberry High School, who told Channel 2 […]
Red Roof Inn denies sex trafficking allegations as jury selection begins for federal trial in Cobb
Eleven survivors are suing the Red Roof Inn hotel chain in federal court. They said the company knew sex trafficking was a problem at two properties and did nothing. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was live on Wednesday. The opening statements began […]
Prosecutors to dismiss charges against Minnesota trooper who shot motorist Ricky Cobb
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prosecutors plan to dismiss murder and manslaughter charges against a white Minnesota state trooper who fatally shot Ricky Cobb II, a Black motorist, as Cobb tried to pull away from a traffic stop, saying the decision comes in response to recent statements from the trooper’s attorney and new analysis of video from […]
Cobb County police, with help of Kennesaw police arrest car theft suspects
Cobb County Police, with the assistance of the Kennesaw Police Department arrested three men accused of stealing a BMW from an apartment complex, officials say. Police say on April 21, officers responded to the area of George Busbee and Frey Road to attempt to locate a stolen vehicle that had been observed in the area. […]
2 kids seriously injured in Cobb County crash
Cobb County police are investigating a crash that seriously injured two people. The crash involving a van and an SUV happened on Austell Road at the intersection with Pat Mell Road. Police say the SUV had an adult driver and four people under the age of 18 in it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for […]
10-year-old cancer survivor lives out dream of becoming Cobb County police officer
A young boy’s wish came true in Cobb County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] A young cancer survivor got to live out one of his dreams, thanks to Make-A-Wish Georgia. Arya Patel, 10, wanted to be a police officer and he got to do it for a day. The Cobb […]
Cobb County police investigating shots fired call in Austell neighborhood
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a shots fired call in Austell, the department confirmed to Channel 2 Action News. Police say the incident occurred in a neighborhood off of Pine Creek Drive in Austell. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Multiple officers responded to the neighborhood where they say […]
Police return necklace to 4-year-old Cobb girl after they say man swiped it from her neck
Police said a man stole a necklace right off of the neck of a 4-year-old girl at a Cobb County laundromat. They have since been able to return the necklace to the child. Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell spoke exclusively with the child’s mother, who said the man was aggressive with her […]