Smyrna police are warning homeowners of a potential burglary scam that has been reported in the area. The scam involves a couple who police believe may be trying to obtain information they will later use to rob homes. Burglary Scam Details A spokesperson for the police said that the couple, who is driving a U-Haul [...]
On Sunday, January 31, 2016, a driver failed to move over when approaching the scene of an incident on I-75 as is required under Georgia law. The driver hit a Marietta fire truck and police car, causing significant damage. Accident Details According to police, William Powe, who failed sobriety tests at the scene and registered [...]
Smyrna City Council recently voted to hire a former Paulding administrator to act as city administrator. The city administrator oversees staff and the day-to-day operations of the city. Experienced Appointment Mike Jones assumed the Smyrna position in August on an interim basis. From 2009 until March 2015, Jones served as the county administrator for Paulding [...]
On Tuesday, January 27, 2016, a pedestrian was struck and killed on South Cobb Drive as he was crossing the street early in the morning. The man was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by emergency personnel. Accident Details According to police, Reginald Cumming, 75, was attempting to cross South Cobb Drive near [...]
A Cumming woman who allegedly lied about having terminal ovarian cancer was arrested and charged with misdemeanor theft and felony first-degree forgery earlier this month. The woman began telling people she was suffering from Stage IV ovarian cancer in 2010. She was released on $2,365 bond. Case Facts According to police reports, Mary Bennett, 29, [...]
On Friday, January 22, 2016, Marietta and surrounding areas in Georgia braced for an impending winter storm that threatened to drop significant amounts of snow and ice. Over the past few years, similar winter storms have caused many municipalities to expend additional funds to keep citizens safe from ice and snow. Winter Weather Is Expensive [...]
The new year often brings resolutions to lose weight, get fit and live a healthier lifestyle. In Marietta, one of the latest fitness crazes is the game of Pickleball. Invented in 1965, the sport has grown in popularity with courts popping up throughout the country and Marietta is no exception. History of Pickleball The game [...]
One of two suspects in multiple jewelry store robberies across the southeast has been arrested in Smyrna. The two suspects are believed to be responsible for several robberies, including one in Woodstock. A plea issued in early January may have led to the arrest. Taken into Custody Without Incident On Friday, January 8, Abigail Lee [...]
With night temperatures predicted to drop into the 30s and daytime temperatures in the mid-40s over the next few weeks, many Georgia residents may find themselves struggling to keep their homes warm. For some residents, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may help ease the burden of high heating bills this winter. Low [...]
With overnight temperatures expected to drop below freezing over the next few weeks, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) reminded residents to turn off all sprinkler systems on automatic timers to avoid the development of black ice on area roadways. GDOT says that there are many accidents caused each year due to icy spots on roadways [...]
