Marietta News

In less than 20 minutes, the man accused of killing his ex-wife at her home in east Cobb entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to life in prison.

The Cobb Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a zoning change that allows St.

From left, LUNAFEST organizer Ursula S. Kelly, Trizae Barton, 11, and Good Acting Studio founder Michael Mario Good looks forward to this year's LUNAFEST Short Films Festival this weekend.

Bellamy Funeral Homes Gladys Hill : The 95-year-old of Cupertino, Calif., died May 9, 2013.

Tyrone Brooks has said the FBI targeted him for investigation because he has pushed for it to solve the 1946 Moore's Ford Bridge lynchings.

A Powder Springs man was captured on video rummaging through the information desk at WellStar Kennestone Hospital and looking through every car in the parking deck.

Two Burlington Coat Factory employees have admitted that they took items from the store without paying for them.

Rejoice, disc golf lovers. The Frog Rock Disc Golf Course at Austell's Louise Suggs Memorial Park is complete.

A Marietta bakery will soon hold a fundraiser to benefit a Lilburn man, who was injured in a horrific accident in March.

Lawrence Street Recreation Center Recreation Coordinator Dunican Caselberry supervises a game of basketball after school in the center's gymnasium.

Workers with Skin Cancer Specialists in Marietta offer free skin cancer screenings during a past Information Fair.

If you are considering purchasing your first home, the Cobb County Cooperative Extension is hosting a free homebuyer workshop today.

Nobody won Wednesday's huge Powerball jackpot, but nine Georgia Lottery players will still get a big payoff.

The Rev. John C. Hearst, right, along with other members of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church including, from left, Carrie Hammond, Ann Blount, Deacon William J. Blount and Mary Hearst are looking forward to Sunday's anniversary celebration of the 136-year-old Smyrna church.

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.

Young Actors Playhouse Presents "Legally Blonde the Musical " When: Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Theatre in the Square , 11 Whitlock Ave SW, Marietta, GA What: Legally Blonde the Musical is based on the novel Legally Blonde by Amanda Brown.

Turkish-born Kennesaw State University graduate Tuce Girit, left, finds friend and fellow alumna Michelle Vickers of Kennesaw as they check out each other's bling Thursday before the 146th commencement exercise at the school's Convocation Center.

A thorough explanation by Marietta High School principal Leigh Colburn eased two board members' minds after learning that the district is recommending a reduction in required graduation credits.

Cobb Police are investigating a fatal accident on Dallas Highway just west of Due West Road in Marietta just before 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Friday, Sandra Hall is at Blind Willie's . The TImo Arthur Trio is at Darwin's in Marietta.