Man arrested in deadly shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
Lester Piercefield was taken into custody with the help of the Paulding County SWAT team on Tuesday, Cobb County police said.
2 dead, 1 critical in shooting at apartment complex near Six Flags
A man and a woman are dead and one woman is fighting for her life following a shooting at an Austell apartment complex near Six Flags. The gunman remains on the loose.
Police find wanted man who broke handcuffs and escaped Marietta hospital
Ulysses Andre Roberson, 37, of Austell, escaped after he was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital to be treated for two fresh gunshot wounds.
3 dead in domestic-related shooting in Austell, police say
Three people are dead in what Cobb County police are calling a domestic-related shooting.
Hiram man killed in crash with FedEx truck in Austell, police say
Austell police are investigating the death of 26-year-old Jeffery B. Amofa, who they say crashed into a Fed-Ex truck on C.H. James Parkway on Friday.
Dozens displaced after early morning apartment fire near Austell
Fire officials shared images of the scene showing flames shooting through the roof.
Six Flags Over Georgia serves up new Tapas and Tequila festival
Starting tomorrow, Six Flags Over Georgia launches its first-ever Tapas & Tequila Presented by ¡Viva Tequila Festival! — a special event happening on Saturdays and Sundays through May 29th.
'It's either me or him': Austell man describes terrifying home invasion by man wielding a sword
The Austell man thought someone was playing a prank when he saw the stranger in his driveway, but the terrifying encounter was no joke. "He said ‘Look in my eyes. I’ll take your soul.'”
Man arrested for breaking into home, holding owner at sword-point
Brian Wiley was charged with burglary and making terrorist threats.
Ride by same manufacturer as Orlando FreeFall deemed safe, Six Flags Over Georgia says
Six Flags Over Georgia said its SkyScreamer ride, which shares a manufacturer with a ride that killed a teenager in Florida, is safe.
Six Flags Over Georgia announces series of job fairs ahead of March season
Six Flag Over Georgia is looking to fill nearly all seasonal positions in the next month. The “Thrill Capital of the South” will be hosting two jobs fairs for the 2022 season.
FedEx shipping delays: Customers frustrated with Georgia facility
For weeks, FedEx customers have been wondering why their Christmas gifts keep getting delayed in a shipping center in Georgia that has been plagued with problems.
FedEx frustrations: Customers complain of package delivery
There are more complaints from FedEx customers across metro Atlanta claiming they have been waiting weeks for packages to arrive.
Austell police chief retires while under GBI investigation sparked by I-Team inquiry
Georgia’s Speaker of the House, David Ralston, has removed one of the members of the Georgia Medical Marijuana Commission.
Austell police chief, medical marijuana commissioner under GBI investigation after I-Team inquiry
Now, an I-Team exclusive. The GBI has opened an investigation of Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett and the department’s K9 expenses. Starrett is also one of seven members of the medical marijuana commission.
Six Flags Over Georgia gets a holiday makeover
Six Flags Over Georgia is looking a lot more festival right now, thanks to the return of the park's annual Holiday in the Park event.
Austell Police Chief Bob Starrett paid full salary to work from home
The city of Austell is now paying two different people to be their Chief of Police. One, Chief Bob Starrett, no longer comes to the office and is working from home on what is called special projects. Starrett is slated to retire early next year, according to the Austell Mayor.
Are you ready for a ride on The RIDDLER Mindbender?
Did you hear those screams coming from Six Flags Over Georgia Friday morning? Sorry! That's was just us, getting our first ride ride on The RIDDLER Mindbender!
Crews battle major fire at Cobb County meat company
Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy fire coming from the center of the Patak Meat Product's building.
Former longtime Austell Mayor Joe Jenkins dies at 79
The city of Austell is mourning the loss of former Mayor Joe Jerkins, who died Sunday.