Cobb Officers Focus of Steroid Probe; City Employee Shot and Killed in Atlanta

These items were compiled by Patch Editor Kristal Dixon.

Cobb Firefighters, Police Officer Focus of Steroid Probe - Marietta Patch
One firefighter and one police officer have resigned in the wake of allegations that Cobb County employees "may have consumed and/or distributed steroids without a prescription." Marietta Patch has more on this story. 

UPDATED: City Employee Shot and Killed in East Atlanta -East Atlanta Patch

A city employee was shot and killed Tuesday night in the 1600 block of Van Vleck Avenue SE. East Atlanta Patch has more on this story. 

Decatur Carjacking Ends in Crash on South Candler -Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch

A carjacking that started in downtown Decatur Wednesday morning ended when the stolen SUV crashed and overturned on South Candler Street at Kirk Road. Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch has more on this story. 

Teenager Pedestrian Injured During Police Car Chase -Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch

A pedestrian, reportedly a teenage girl, was injured Tuesday evening during a car chase in Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Patch has more on this story.

Second Arrest Made in Death of Michael McIntyre -Cartersville Patch

A Kingston man arrested Tuesday morning was the second person charged in connection with the death of Michael Allen McIntyre.Cartersville Patch has more on this story. 

Dog Tossed From Marietta Balcony - Marietta Patch

A man allegedly snapped when his dog misbehaved, threw the pet from a second-story balcony at the Allround Suites in Marietta and tossed the injured dog in the Dumpster. Marietta Patch has more on this story.

Suspect in Acworth Hit-and-Run Arrested - Acworth Patch

A North Carolina man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run in Acworth. Acworth Patch has more on this story.