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Good news in GA this week include James Beard award finalists, a 19-year-old Georgian winning a NASCAR truck race, extra tax money and more.
Douglasville police are seeking at least six suspects in the 2020 burglary of Gable Sporting Goods, with two already arrested.
If you're interested in becoming a teacher, Cobb County School District is hosting a virtual K-12 teacher job fair March 29 to March 31.
New York-based Chopt Creative Salad Company is expanding in metro Atlanta, including adding a storefront in East Cobb.
The Douglas County elections board will hear evidence and make a decision on a motion seeking to disqualify a magistrate judge candidate.
Garet Henderson of Atlanta fled the scene of a fatal crash on Dallas Acworth Highway in Cobb County, but he left his wallet and ID behind.
The real estate arm of the Atlanta Braves is looking at constructing a new office tower and parking deck at The Battery Atlanta.
Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid said her plans for a referendum for transit projects this fall will be delayed due to a lack of support.
Java Cats Cafe permanently closed its Grant Park coffee house and adoption center, and the Marietta location is set to close soon, too.
Take a look at the latest food inspection scores for 14 schools and places to eat at the Big Rock Amusements carnival at Arbor Place Mall.
Pizza Legion, 101 Bagel Cafe, J.R. Crickets and Bowlero were among the 80 Cobb County eateries and schools inspected in the last week.
Prosecutors said Michael Diaz nearly killed his ex-wife in their last fight. He stabbed her, tried to gouge out her eye and suffocate her.
Using over $1 billion in state surplus money, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill providing an additional tax refund for eligible Georgians.
Authorities say the girlfriend of a Paulding man accused of stealing a bus and taking it on a "joy ride" was also involved in the crime.
Consultants hired by Cobb County commissioners recommended a list of areas in need of funding from its $120 million in coronavirus relief.
Corey Heim, 19, of Marietta, landed his first NASCAR Truck Series win over the weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office is searching for suspects in a triple shooting in Rockmart, which left two dead and one hospitalized.
Douglas County sheriff's deputies are looking for the man who they say robbed the Marco's Pizza location on Chapel Hill Road at gunpoint.
Authorities say a man broke into Moses Middle School, stole a school bus, drove it drunk and crashed into a fence. He faces nine charges.
If you're feeling the squeeze of inflation at the grocery store, gas station or even at the mall, you're not alone.
