City of Mableton looking to start its own police force
In the wake of its policing dispute with Cobb County, Mableton said it’s seeking to create its Public Safety Division.
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Police investigating photo taken under stall, but found evidence of a different crime
Police found a secret recording of someone in the shower at Cobb County aquatic center.
Woman accused of breaking into Cobb apartment, claimed it was hers
Investigators say a woman broke into an apartment in Cobb County and lived there without a lease.
Police services agreement between Mableton, Cobb County expires but negotiations continue
Some Mableton residents are concerned about the future of policing after learning an agreement between the county and the city for police services expired on May 31.
Person charged after man’s body found in abandoned metro Atlanta Kroger
Cobb County Police are investigating the death of James Connell, and now someone is facing criminal charges related to his death.
Blood pressure monitoring stations at metro Atlanta churches help communities with healthcare gaps
Four stations are installed in churches in south Cobb and Douglas County, specifically in communities that don’t have easy access to healthcare.
Man spends day in jail over disorderly house, says he needs help to fix it
Police arrested and charged a man after neighbors complained about junk and debris outside his house. He was in jail for one day.
Metro crews say it could take at least 2 weeks to clear all the debris from recent storms
While crews will spend the next two weeks clearing piles of debris like this from the side of the road, they will use equipment to inspect storm drains.
Witness: ‘Hurts’ to see police kill shoplifting suspect at mall
On Wednesday, Cobb County police shot a suspected shoplifter in a mall parking lot.
‘Horrifying’: Man tried to lure child into car with frozen treat
A man is accused of trying to lure a 10-year-old boy into his car and kidnap him.
