Thursday, May 31, 2012
The motorist had suffered a heart attack as he waited at a Marietta traffic signal Tuesday night.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
A Cartersville man died Tuesday night when his pickup truck crashed into a vacant building near a busy intersection in East Marietta. Marietta Police identified the victim as James Franklin Griffin, 68. According to The Marietta Daily Journal, Griffin suffered a heart attack as he was waiting at a traffic signal at Roswell Road and Powers Ferry Road around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the victim's late-model red Chevrolet Silverado truck rolled through the intersection and through the front walls of the empty building, located at 1323 Roswell Road. Police said the truck was completely inside the building when fire and rescue crews discovered the man in cardiac arrest, and that Griffin was pronounced …
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Catch up on news from Marietta and the surrounding area on Tuesday, May 29.
Teen Killed in Marietta Crash Boxer Paralyzed in Marietta Motorcycle Accident Man Drowns After Family Picnic
Monday, May 28, 2012
Here are your Cobb-area headlines for Friday, May 25.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The pedestrian, Jennie Coston of Marietta, did not cross the roadway in the provided crosswalk.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A pedestrian was struck by a 2000 Toyota Corolla while she was attempting to cross South Cobb Drive near Appleton Drive on Sunday, according to Cobb Police. The pedestrian, Jennie Coston of Marietta, did not cross the roadway in the provided crosswalk, Police said. The driver of the 2000 Toyota Corolla has been identified as 20-year-old Katie Trivette of Lawrenceville. Coston, 55, was transported by ground to WellStar Kennestone Hospital in critical condition. On Monday, Cobb Police were notified that Coston died as a result of the injuries she sustained in the collision. No charges are expected to be filed in this investigation. The accident is one of many involving people crossing roads outside crosswalks in Cobb County this year. Among…
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A man suffered serious injuries and faces charges in Marietta.
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Sunday, May 13, 2012
It happened again Saturday: Someone tried to cross a major Marietta road outside a crosswalk and was hit by a car. An unidentified man suffered serious injuries shortly after 6:30 p.m. when he walked across Atlanta Road south of Old Clay Street and was struck by a red 1991 Ford Mustang, Marietta police said. Ricas Cook, 29, of Marietta was driving the Mustang. The man crossing the street was taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital. The Selective Traffic Enforcement Program continues to investigate, but charges are pending against the pedestrian. Police ask anyone with information about what happened to contact Officer Justin Rutland at 770-794-5364. The accident is one of many involving people crossing roads outside crosswalks in Cobb County…
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
A teen and his mom were arrested by Cherokee authorities in connection with the Wednesday head-on collision that killed a Marietta motorcyclist.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Derrick Ferree, 24, of Marietta was killed in the accident that occurred Wednesday in Woodstock. Giovanni Aragon-Mercado, 19, crossed the center line in an SUV and struck the motorcycle driven by Ferree on Bascomb Carmel Road at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday, said Lt. Jay Baker of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office. Ferree was transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta where he later died from his injuries. Mercado survived with no injuries. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office arrested Mercado Thursday afternoon. "It appears Mercado fell asleep at the wheel," Baker said. Mercado was charged with misdemeanor homicide by vehicle, failure to maintain lane and violation of license restrictions. Mercado had a learner’s permit only and…
Monday, April 30, 2012
Sound art on Marietta Square, found objects peek out under acrylic layers, readers choose their favorite florist, rescued I-75 dog recovers, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' rocks ride to school and more—check out the weekend Marietta news.
Marietta Man Killed Crossing Austell Rd. As in other recent pedestrian deaths in Cobb County, Arthur Horne walked outside a crosswalk. Shreiner Academy Goes Green Students from around Cobb County celebrated Earth Day this week. Last Chance: Military Academy Day Sign up by Monday at 5 p.m. to get a hands-on demonstration of military opportunities and learn about applying for and attending one of the military service academies. Lawyer Busted in Cobb Jail Sex Case Michael Winner is accused of trading drugs and legal aid for views of breasts and promises of more. Museum Mice Take Preschoolers on Adventures Through History Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, the Marietta Museum of History explores history …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Take a look at news from the surrounding area on Wednesday, April 25.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Local Man Dies in Head-on Collision Sights and Sounds: City Celebrates 2012 Big Shanty Festival Cherokee Teen Hosts Spoken Word Festival
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Cobb Police Department presented awards to Sgt. Greg Hawley who helped save a bicyclist struck by a car and to Field Training Officer A.M. Singleton who was hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop.
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
The Cobb County Police Department honored more than 60 of its officers and select civilians during its annual awards and recognition ceremony on Monday at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. The awardees included Field Training Officer A.M. Singleton, who was chosen to receive the “Blue Star” Award. The recognition is for a member of the department who receives significant injuries from an attack or vehicle collision in the line of duty. Singleton was hit by a vehicle during an unrelated traffic stop in March 2011, causing extensive injuries, including a fractured knee cap, ankle and wrist. It took about a year for him to recover. Police Chief John R. Houser presented several “Lifesaving” awards, including one to Sgt. Greg Hawley who helped …
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Catch up on news from Marietta and the surrounding area on Wednesday, March 28.
Canton a Pollution 'Hotspot' East Cobb Teen Arrested in Crash Pedestrian Injured in Roswell Road Accident
