Pay Raises For Police, Fire Workers | Cobb's Top News This Week

COBB COUNTY, GA -- Miss out on some of this past week's headlines? Don't worry; we've got you covered here on Patch. Below are some of this week's top headlines throughout our Smyrna-Vinings, Marietta, East Cobb, Northeast Cobb, West Cobb, South Cobb, Kennesaw and Acworth communities.

Pay Raises May Be Coming For Cobb Fire, Police

Cobb commissioners say next week's pay bump of more than $1,400 is just the first of several measures they will consider.

Women Won't Be Prosecuted If They Get An Abortion, Cobb DA Says

Georgia's new Heartbeat Bill is set to become law in 2020. Acting DA John Melvin said abortion isn't defined as murder under the law.

Marietta Police Create Opioid Overdose Response Team

Local law enforcement officials have created a team to help opioid overdose victims.

Marietta Officer Recovering After Being Knocked Unconscious

Here is a timeline of events that led to the capture of a man with a long criminal record late last week in Marietta.

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