News Nearby: Man Shoots Woman, Then Self; Driver Killed in Single-Car Crash

- Acworth Patch

An Acworth man Sunday morning fatally shot a woman before turning the gun on himself, according to a Marietta Police Department spokesman. 

Henry Harlan Wooten, 70, of Acworth and Kay Cornell Janus, 72, of Marietta had been involved in a long-term relationship, Marietta Police spokesman David Baldwin said. Read Acworth Patch for more on this story.

Driver Killed on 575 in Sunday Afternoon Accident - Canton-Sixes Patch

The driver of a Ford Explorer was killed on Interstate 575 northbound between Canton and Ball Ground in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday afternoon, authorities say.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, the Explorer left the right side of the roadway at Bethany Road and struck a bridge pillar, killing the driver. Find the full story on Canton-Sixes Patch.

Sheriff's Office Not Releasing Deceased Teen's Name or Cause of Death - Barrow Patch

Sheriff Jud Smith said Monday the department won't release the name of a teen who was found dead inside her Winder home Feb. 14. A formerWinder-Barrow Middle School math teacher is facing charges in connection with the teen's death. 

The Barrow County Sheriff's Office says Emily Susan Smith, 37, of Junction Court in Winder,assisted the victim via cell phone in reference to obtaining a controlled substance prior to the teen's death. Emily Smith was booked into theBarrow County Detention Center March 6 and is charged with charged with reckless conduct, criminal attempt distribution of a controlled substance and use of a communication facility in commission of a criminal attempt to distribute a controlled substance. Barrow Patch has more on this story.

Dave FM Alum Launches EAV Radio - East Atlanta Patch

When Dave FM switched formats from adult rock to sports talk, many in metro Atlanta felt pangs of disappointment.

Margot Chobanian, who held positions as music director and assistant program director at the station, decided to do something about it. See East Atlanta Patch for the full story.

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