Marietta approves ordnance requiring special licenses for adult businesses
The new regulation creates a new, special license for adult establishments. Employees would also have to get a special license from the city to work at the business.
Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: August 8 - August 14
Pullman Yards' "The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience" continues through September. If craft cocktails and wildlife are more of your style, you have one more chance to experience Savanna Nights at Zoo Atlanta.
$10K reward for tips leading to shooter who killed Marietta teen at ‘chaotic’ graduation party
Police said 17-year-old Grayson Green was shot and left for dead at a large gathering of teens at Marietta apartment complex back in May.
54-year-old victim in Marietta hit-and-run dies, police says
Police said Andres Salanic-Sacalxot was pronounced dead at a hospital on Monday night. He was badly injured in a hit-and-run in a parking lot on Sandtown Road, police said.
Georgia Highlands College ceases operations in response to 'threat'
Georgia Highlands College said it's ceasing operations for the day in response to a “threat” and asked people to exit all campuses.
Work van drives off after striking man in Marietta parking lot, police say
Marietta police are searching for the driver of a work van who struck and seriously injured a man on Sunday night.
Coach and nurse save life of umpire who collapsed during Marietta baseball game
A baseball game in Marietta turned into a fight to save a man's life when an umpire collapsed during an inning. Thanks to the quick thinking of a coach and nurse in the stands, the umpire survived his health emergency.
Teen charged in Marietta hit-and-run involving man, child
Marietta police said officers charged 19-year-old Horacio Lopez-Vail in an alleged hit-and-run that left a man and 6-year-old boy in critical condition.
Man, 6-year-old boy seriously injured in Marietta hit-and-run, police say
Police said a 30-year-old man and 6-year-old boy were walking along Chert Road between Roswell Road and Gresham Road when they were hit from behind. The driver, police said, fled the scene without contacting police.
Counselor assaulted, carjacked by mother in front of her 9-year-old girl
Police said the mother, with her child in the back seat, got out and grabbed the counselor pushing her to the ground.
"Significant hole in the roadway" causes emergency lane closure on I-75, police say
Marietta police say a "significant hole" in the roadway has caused an emergency lane closure of the far right lane of I-75 south bound at the Canton Rd. Connector exit 267A ramp.
Marietta firefighters stage walk-in at city council to push for better wages
Dozens of Marietta firefighters took part in a staged walk-in of Wednesday’s city council meeting to bring attention to what they called unfair practices by the fire chief in giving promotions and raises.
Police kill driver who pinned officer with car at Marietta motel, GBI says
Marietta police shot and killed a driver who allegedly pinned an officer between two cars and dragged him through a parking lot at a local motel, the GBI reports.
Residents concerned about pedestrian safety after unsolved hit and run along Austell Road
An oncoming vehicle struck 49-year-old Benito Medina as he walked across Austell Road.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries after I-75 car crash in Marietta, police say
Marietta police said a 59-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash on Sunday night when his car slammed head-on into a median wall.
Woman seriously injured with she 'darted' into car's path near Marietta Square, police say
Police said the 28-year-old woman was crossing North Marietta Parkway near Mill Street outside a crosswalk. She “darted” into the path of a Mitsubishi Mirage, according to an official statement.
Marietta hit-and-run victim dies, suspect arrested second time
Marietta police said 53-year-old Robert Morrison died about 10 days after being struck by a car during a hit-and-run. The suspect, who was released on bond, has been arrested and their charges were upgraded, police said.
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.
Police: Man admits to hospitalizing Marietta man in hit-and-run
A 22-year-old man is behind bars after police say he confessed to driving into a Marietta man standing in his yard and driving off.
Caught on camera: Thieves steal 6 cars from Marietta dealership
Security cameras caught a group of men breaking into a Marietta dealership and stealing high-end cars and dozens of keys. The dealership is hoping someone can help them solve the case.