Tag: Cobb

College football player from Cobb County dies days after collapsing during workout

A football player from Cobb County has died two days after he collapsed during a workout at his South Carolina college. Furman University President Elizabeth Davis confirmed that Bryce Stanfield passed away on Friday afternoon. University officials said on Wednesday morning, junior health sciences Bryce Stanfield, of Acworth, collapsed on the field during a morning […]

Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Cobb County

Cobb County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Tuesday night. Police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News they were investigating a shooting involving one of its officers on Tuesday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Officers were called out to the area of Columns Drive at 10:15 […]

Man sentenced to 2 life sentences for Cobb County double murder

A man has been sentenced to two life sentences in prison for the murder of two people in Cobb County. According to the Cobb County District Attorney, a jury found Lester Piercefield guilty of two counts of murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. A judge […]

Two teens arrested for bringing rifles to Cobb County High School, police say

Two teens accused of bringing rifles to a Cobb County high school are under arrest. Brendan Andino and Ruben Cumberland are accused of bringing guns to McEachern High School in Powder Springs on Thursday, Dec. 14. They both face several charges including disruption of public school education, loitering/prowling, and reckless conduct. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News […]