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A Douglasville native and three-time medalist tested positive for COVID-19 two days after arriving in Beijing for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
For the "Month of Love," the Magistrate Court of Cobb County increased the availability of free wedding ceremony appointment slots.
Austin Wagner, who represents Ward 2, resigned from his seat Thursday to work for newly-elected Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
Le'Den Boykins died last year after state troopers used a PIT maneuver to stop the car he was a passenger in from speeding in Paulding.
After closing for two months for COVID-19-related reasons, the Douglas County Animal Services shelter is now reopen to the general public.
Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody was wanted by Cobb police on a sexual battery charge. He turned himself in, but bonded out after an hour.
Good news in GA this week include a DUI Court grad turned lawyer, bus driver bonuses and a daddy daughter dance with special guests.
Get the dish on the 66 Cobb County eateries inspected in the last week, including Chicken Salad Chick, Blue Moon Pizza, Dunkin' and more.
Check out the latest scores for the six Douglas County eateries inspected in the last week in Douglasville, Lithia Springs and Villa Rica.
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit Paulding Cops for Kids is bringing its annual golf tournament back.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams locations around the country need your help to set a world record — and all you have to do is eat ice cream.
A full state Senate vote on the East Cobb cityhood bill, House Bill 841, could come as early as next week.
Smyrna City Council members will vote Monday to extend the deadline for someone to buy and move the historic Aunt Fanny's Cabin.
Marietta police arrested a Cobb County man after he hit an officer with a car and led police in a chase down Interstate 75 on Thursday.
Chapel Hill High School senior Jahmari David helped state Rep. Mandisha Thomas craft House Bill 898, aimed helping people get jobs.
Two bills that would create cities of Vinings and Lost Mountain passed a state House subcommittee, and now advance to the House floor.
The firm bought the Marietta Station offices, Marietta Square Market food hall and some retail stores owned by Marietta's Eubanks family.
After the success of her first book "Charlie the Chihuahua," Dallas resident and author Krystal Gray just released "Sonny the Snowflake."
The Douglasville native and bobsledder is still training for the Olympics while at an isolation hotel after testing positive for COVID-19.
There are no longer any capacity limits at county government buildings, but the mask mandate is still in effect until later this month.
