Special Olympics takes a Polar Plunge in Lake Acworth
Lots of folks were freezin' for a reason in Cobb County Saturday afternoon.
Kennesaw Acworth 911 use new tech to pinpoint emergency calls
The Kennesaw Acworth 911 center has new technology that they say can give a more precise location of a 911 caller.
Furman football player from Acworth dies after medical emergency during workout
Bryce Stanfield has been on life support after suffering a medical emergency during a morning workout at the South Carolina college's stadium.
Missing Acworth man found dead in Haralson County lake
The body of 78-year-old Ardell Junior Kennedy, of Acworth, was recover in a Haralson County lake after an intensive search.
Acworth PD names person wanted for stealing from elderly residents
The Acworth Police Department is looking for 42-year-old Markinious Katrell Hartfield from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Impersonator targets elderly at Acworth assisted-living facility
Acworth police are searching for a woman posing as an employee at an elderly-care facility.
Little Free Pantry opens to feed Acworth families just in time for the holidays
Dozens of workers from seven different departments across Cherokee County worked together to build a Little Free Food Pantry in an underserved community, just in time for the holiday season.
2nd man arrested in death of woman found dumped in Bartow County
A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of Amanda Sharpe.
Acworth man sentenced to prison for naked attack on officer while high on drugs
The Acworth man knocked out on officer's front tooth and tried to gouge her eyes out while he was naked and high on drugs. He'll now spend over a decade in prison for the attack.
Another arrest in deadly shooting of Acworth teen
A fourth man has been arrested in the murder of an Acworth teen.
17-year-old shot in Acworth Friday night
It happened shortly before 11 p.m. Aug. 18, according to the Acworth Police Department.
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after 15-year-old killed in Acworth
A 15-year-old from Kennesaw is dead after being shot on Aug. 7 at the Cobblestone Landing Apartments in the 3000 block of Cobb Parkway, according to Acworth Police Department.
Acworth man sentenced to 30 years for child molestation
Alexander David Eppsteiner, 27, of Acworth, entered a non-negotiated guilty plea to two counts of aggravated child molestation and two counts of child molestation.
KSU student dies after rescuing drowning friend at Myrtle Beach
Daniel Rowe drowned trying to save the life of a friend while on vacation at Myrtle Beach. The 18-year-old had just finished his freshman year at Kennesaw State.
Driver slams into Acworth man on his way home from fireworks, leaves him in the street
Acworth police are searching for the driver of a car who slammed into a man driving a golf cart and took off. The driver of the golf cart is now in the hospital.
Fire damages two apartments in Acworth Thursday morning
Cherokee County firefighters responded to a fire on the balcony early Thursday morning of a residence at the Waldan Pond Apartments in Acworth.
Man wanted in connection to aggravated assault in Acworth
Investigators are searching for a man suspected to be in connection to an aggravated assault case back in April.
New technology to allow Acworth police to access city surveillance cameras from patrol vehicles
The Acworth Police Department was awarded nearly a million dollars for new technology upgrades to help them keep a closer eye on crime.
Judge dismisses charges against man indicted for murder in Acworth hit-and-run
A Cobb County Superior Court judge has dropped charges against a man indicted for murder more than two years after the incident at a local gas station.
Man on motorcycle dies after crash in Acworth
A 24-year-old Lula man died in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.