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Marietta firefighters stage City Council walk-in to fight for better wages

By Emily Bevard | Jul 18, 2022

A group of Marietta firefighters recently staged a walk-in at a City Council meeting, protesting what they consider to be unfair practices by the fire chief regarding promotions and raises.

Billboards go up in Atlanta to raise awareness about 'hatred against Jews'

By Emily Bevard | Jul 12, 2022

Pink billboards are popping up across Atlanta with messages designed to spark interest in antisemitism conversations.

New technology used by Cobb County Police is making 'a true impact on crime'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 22, 2022

Cobb County police are touting their Real-Time Crime Center as a game-changing technology that has helped them solve a number of crimes.

Cobb County 'having difficult time' filling job vacancies

By Emily Bevard | Jun 19, 2022

Cobb County is seeking help as local leaders say the number of job vacancies has reached critical levels.

Cobb County Sheriff on inmate deaths: 'We just don't have enough people'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 8, 2022

After three inmates died at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center in May alone, new devices to track vitals will help officers monitor inmates.

Cobb County Police respond to teens with pellet guns: 'They will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law'

By Emily Bevard | Jun 6, 2022

Cobb County police are vowing to charge any teens caught shooting at people with pellet guns, as this disturbing trend continues to pick up steam.

'I've been so impressed with him': Strider strikes out 7 in first career start

By Emily Bevard | Jun 4, 2022

Atlanta Braves longtime reliever Spencer Strider showed “flashes of dominance” during his first career start May 30.

'Brian Kemp is a failed governor': Abrams explains comment that Georgia is the worst state in US to live

By Emily Bevard | May 29, 2022

Georgia’s only Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called Georgia the “worst state in the country to live” this year, citing Gov. Brian Kemp as a failed governor.

Deputy Chief of Staff VanHoozer appointed as new Cobb County police chief

By Emily Bevard | May 19, 2022

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has voted to appoint Deputy Chief of Staff Stuart VanHoozer as Cobb County's new police chief, according to a recent report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Marietta man arrested for COVID relief fraud, allegedly steals 'millions of dollars in taxpayer money'

By Emily Bevard | May 18, 2022

A Marietta, Georgia, man, Carl Delano Torjagbo, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges claiming he fraudulently obtained millions of dollars through a COVID-19 relief program for personal gain, according to a May 13 report by FOX 5 Atlanta.

Atlanta firefighters union boss Bailey: Low pay 'has been killing us'

By Emily Bevard | May 11, 2022

Speaking at a recent firefighter breakfast, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pledged an upgrade in pay for new recruits amid reports that some department members have recently been forced to work 48 hours straight to keep all of the neighborhood stations open.

Acuña returns to Braves lineup after knee injury: 'It feels like getting called up to the big leagues again'

By Emily Bevard | May 3, 2022

All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna is back in the Atlanta Braves' lineup nearly 10 months after undergoing major knee surgery for a torn ACL, a recent report by MLB.com said.

Medical marijuana company files suit alleging state licenses ruled by 'back-room deals'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 29, 2022

A medical marijuana company has filed suit against the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission, accusing the company of allowing its application process to be clouded by "conflicts of interest" to the point where licenses were "bought and sold through closed-door politics and backroom deals."

Marietta mayor won't make Juneteenth a city holiday over Veterans Day: 'on the books for 104 years'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 29, 2022

Arguing that Veterans Day still isn't recognized as a city holiday, Marietta Mayor Steven Tumlin has rejected a push to have Juneteenth designated a holiday for the city.

Raffensperger pushes legislation to uphold 'integrity of the vote in Georgia' as citizenship review finds 1,600 noncitizens had attempted to register to vote

By Emily Bevard | Apr 11, 2022

A citizenship review shows that over 1,600 noncitizens had attempted to register to vote in Georgia.

'It's in the past': Acuna clarifies comments about Freeman leaving Braves

By Emily Bevard | Apr 9, 2022

Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. hints he wasn't sad to see veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman leave for Los Angeles last offseason.

Georgia 6th district candidate Harbin: 'We define what we can achieve'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 7, 2022

Blake Harbin (R-Ga.), a political outsider and small businessman, says there are two types of candidates running in the GOP primary for Georgia's 6th congressional district: doers and talkers.

Strider on joining Braves bullpen: 'My vision for how I was going to get to the big leagues was a lot different'

By Emily Bevard | Apr 4, 2022

Just one year into his pro career, pitcher Spencer Strider is doing everything he can to be a part of defending champion Atlanta Braves' bullpen.

Blue Cross Blue Shield investigation results in $5 million fine: "This examination uncovered a number of serious issues."

By Emily Bevard | Apr 1, 2022

Blue Cross Blue Shield is facing a $5 million fine over “serious claims” issues following a lengthy investigation into regulator violations of state laws and agency rules.

Dade County teacher arrested after bringing gun to school: "Nothing found during the investigation indicated that there was ever a threat."

By Emily Bevard | Mar 28, 2022

A Dade County High School teacher was arrested recently after an unloaded revolver and ammunition were found in her Georgia classroom.

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