Officer back on the job after slew of suspensions
A Cobb County Police officer is back on the job after being suspended without pay and this is not the first time he has been suspended.
Latest Headlines by Michele Newell
Controversy grows after Cobb schools ban book, share explicit passage on website
The Cobb County School District has removed Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye from district media centers, but the decision is drawing criticism from parents and community members. The district pulled the book but still posted a graphic excerpt from it on its website and online portal.
‘This is not a book ban’: Cobb superintendent explains controversial decision to remove novel
Cobb County Schools removed Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye from library shelves due to sexually explicit content.
Another book removed from libraries in metro Atlanta school district
Superintendent Chris Ragsdale cited sexually explicit material for removing The Bluest Eye from Cobb County schools.
Longtime employee charged with burglary, business owners heartbroken
Mableton business owners have learned that one of their employees has been charged with stealing from the restaurant.
Norfolk Southern contractor shot, killed in ambush as he arrived at work
Coworkers express fear after a targeted shooting killed 27-year-old Curdravious Clark at a Norfolk Southern rail yard.
Car slams into building near the Battery, shuts down autism therapy office
A tarp still covers a large hole in the front office of Circle City ABA which is an autism therapy center. It is not clear what caused the driver to lose control, according to investigators.
Town Center Mall employee catches man touching himself inappropriately in store
Cobb County Police say they arrested Steven Biancofiore after someone caught him performing the act in front of shoppers.
Teen run over by SUV after argument; 19-year-old arrested
A 19-year-old is facing charges after police say a teenager was run over and left injured in a Cobb County neighborhood.
