Acworth News

An Acworth woman who worked at the Baker Road CVS Pharmacy has admitted to stealing thousands of prescription pills from her job and selling them.

Lawrence Peterson of Acworth became so angry with a woman for dancing at a club, he allegedly punched her, grabbed her hair, threw her down and dragged her through the Hometown Lodge parking lot.

What: An annual event raising funds and awareness to save lives from cancer. During the event, both participants and survivors celebrate and remember people lost to cancer, honor people who have fought or are fighting cancer and inspire others to take action against the disease.

Tonight, look for a low temperature of 59 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with the same 20 percent chance of rain until 11 p.m. 2. In Case You Missed It: The tax digest for Cherokee County has increased for the first time in years .

The first stop on the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour hits Cauble Park today, with many of the professionals saying it's a favorite location as it draws one of the biggest crowds on the tour.

Five people were injured in a two-car crash last Thursday on Highway 225 South just north of the speedway.

Domino's Pizza stores throughout the metro area are looking for a few good men and women.

Ancely Faye Green, 39, appeared via video conference from the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in front of Magistrate Judge Jennifer M. Inmon this morning.

Here are the latest updates on road work being done around Acworth and Cobb County, according to the Cobb Department of Transportation : Shiloh Road/Shallowford Road Construction Wade Green Road to Canton Road: Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday with one lane open.

Two companies will be at the Cobb-Cherokee Career Center near Acworth this week to recruit workers.

Man Shot in Face at Midtown Party - Midtown Patch Atlanta Police Detectives are still piecing together events that occurred during the early morning hours on Monday outside of the Savannah Midtown Apartments on North Avenue.

Police Charge Bomb Hoax Suspect on Three Counts - Alpharetta-Milton Patch A suspect whom Alpharetta police say confessed to a bomb threat hoax at North Point Mall last week was formally charged with terroristic threats, making false alarm and false 911 report, according to George Gordon.

Interstate 75, which was shut down in both directions this afternoon after a suspected a bank robber who claimed she had an explosive device led authorities on a chase from Acworth to the interstate, has reopened.

The following information - names, photos, addresses, charges and other details - was taken directly from Bartow County Sheriff's Office jail records.

Two Acworth parks will be closed through Saturday due to recent heavy rainfall. Dallas Landing Park and Proctor Landing Park will be closed until May 18 due to Lake Allatoona's high water levels, according to the city of Acworth 's website , which adds, "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to visit Acworth Beach at ... (more)

The first black woman has been appointed to serve on Georgia's Civil War Commission.

Job prospects are better this year for the more than 5,000 University of Georgia students who got undergraudate and graduate degrees on Friday.

The following information - names, photos, addresses, charges and other details - was taken directly from Bartow County Sheriff's Office jail records.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Baz Luhrmann's take on "The Great Gatsby," which is at times more style than substance - just like like the novel's main character himself - say some critics.

Whether it's showering Mom with gifts or taking her out for some fine dining, we've got some tips on celebrating Mother's Day 2013, with help from some Acworth Patch readers like yourself.