Cobb Police have arrested one adult and two juveniles after a fight broke out at Cumberland Mall Sunday that was initially reported as an active shooter incident.
Officer Aaron Wilson said in a release that “several 911 calls described males wearing masks running through the mall and allegedly shooting” in the food court area early Sunday evening.
But police said a part-time security officer saw no victims or armed individuals when arriving at the scene, although officers from several law enforcement agencies responded.
The three individuals were taken into custody and “a blood trail was discovered in front of several stores, prompting further investigation” of a possible stabbing, Wilson said.
He said that surveillance video footage showed that a fistfight had broken out, and that one of the persons involved had been bleeding.
Wilson said that no firearms or knives were discovered and no hospitals reported any injuries related to the incident.
Cobb Police did not release the names of those who were arrested, but said that it “would like to assure the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety at Cumberland Mall.”
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Cobb has set up e-commerce zones to provide residents with a safe place to make purchases or sell items. The e-commerce zones are located at the five police precincts and headquarters and are marked with blue signs in well-lit areas that are monitored by video surveillance.
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Cobb Police said Thursday they’ve arrested and charged a 14-year-old whom they said made separate false threats of violence that prompted a code red lockdown at Allatoona High School.
Officer Joseph Wilson said in a release that the juvenile’s actions “caused significant harm” at the school in North Cobb.
The incidents were the latest in the Cobb County School District involving reported threats of violence since a deadly school shooting in Barrow County in September.
The 14-year-old, who was identified only as an Allatoona student, was charged with making terroristic threats, transmitting a false public alarm and disrupting operation of a public school, according to Cobb Police.
Wilson said that the Cobb 911 center received a report from the 988 Lifeline Crisis hotline around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday from an individual who texted a message “claiming to be at Allatoona High School with a firearm and intending to harm students.”
The Cobb County School District Police Department was the primary responder, with patrol assistance from Cobb Police, Wilson said.
He said the Cobb Police Criminal Investigations Unit began an independent investigation and concluded that the report was a hoax.
Another 988 Lifeline hotline message was reported to Cobb 911 on Wednesday with identical claims, according to Wilson, who said that “this time, detectives were able to pinpoint the suspect—a 14-year-old male student at Allatoona High School.”
Wilson said the student admitted to making false threats during an interview with police. He was then charged and taken into custody, according to police.
Cobb Police issued a statement from a Cobb school district spokesperson saying that “we are grateful for the quick response of Cobb Schools Police and local law enforcement in investigating the reported threats this week. Their efforts donfirmed the threats were fake, and our students and staff are safe—our top priority.
“In the months since the terrible incident in Barrow County, Cobb schools have been inundated with fake threats, false reports of threats, and incidents of ‘swatting.’ The District takes all reports very seriously and will prosecute those involved to the full extent of the law. This kind of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. We appreciate students, staff, and parents immediately reporting any safety concerns to the District’s Tipline bycall, text, or email.”
School district officials said the Dickerson student was facing criminal charges but didn’t specify them nor did it indicate that individual’s status at the school.
In response to concerns about safety procedures in the Cobb school district, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced the hiring of a private intelligence firm he said would augment existing security measures.
Some critics were suspicious of the secretive nature of the announcement, including concealing the name of the company and its leaders who briefed the Cobb school board last month.
Last week, after the firm’s name was publicly revealed, Ragsdale acknowledged that information but also urged his detractors to “take a break.”
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The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office will host its Annual Homicide Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Cobb County Superior Courthouse in the Jury Assembly Room. The vigil is to recognize and support families and friends affected by homicides in Cobb County and marks a significant moment for communal remembrance.
Doors will open at 6 p.m., allowing attendees time to gather and share in some light refreshments before the program commences at 7 p.m.
“This candlelight vigil serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and unity of the Cobb County community in the face of loss,” said District Attorney Flynn Broady. “It offers a space for reflection, support, solidarity and emphasizes the enduring strength of those impacted by tragic events. The Cobb DA’s Office stands committed to providing solace and fostering a sense of community among all attendees.”
DETAILS:
Location: The Cobb County Superior Courthouse – Jury Assembly Room, 70 Haynes St. in Marietta, GA 30090. Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. Program begins at 7 p.m.
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Cobb Police said Tuesday said they’re continuing to investigate the death of a man in a house fire in Northeast Cobb last week.
Police said Kevin Huff, 66, was found deceased when first responders arrived at the scene of the fire in the 4700 block of Jamerson Forest Circle on Friday night.
According to police, Cobb Fire and Emergency Services arrived at the scene, as did the Cobb Medical Examiner’s Office, and investigators found “no obvious signs of foul play.”
But the police Major Crimes Investigation Unit is conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.
According to Cobb property tax records, Huff was the owner of the home in question, which was located in a neighborhood off Jamerson Road and near Kell High School.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Cobb Police at 770-499-3945.
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Commissioner Richardson invites you to attend the 2024 Cobb Cybersecurity Day on October 25, 2024!
Cobb County Government is committed to serving the community, which is why we are hosting this event to empower individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves online. Ever heard of “social engineering”? It’s a tactic used by cybercriminals that exploits human psychology rather than technical hacking. Being aware of these tactics can help you recognize and avoid potential threats!
The 2024 Cobb Cybersecurity Day will be held on Friday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM at 1150 Powder Springs Street.
Cybersecurity awareness can save you money! A data breach can cost individuals thousands of dollars in recovery costs. Educating yourself about online safety can help you avoid these expenses.
This year’s event will feature industry-leading speakers, interactive presentations, and discussions on cyber safety for both organizations and individuals.
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The Cobb County School District said Wednesday that a Dickerson Middle School student is facing criminal charges for “making threatening statements.”
A “Dickerson safety message” that was sent to the school community didn’t specify what those statements were, but said that the student is “not a threat to the school.”
The message said that the Cobb school district’s police department and administrators investigated the statements of the Dickerson student in the wake of last week’s fatal school shooting in Winder.
The Cobb school district said in response to a request for comment and further information from East Cobb News that the Dickerson administration learned of the threat “from one student to another.”
But “the details of those charges and the serious, disciplinary consequences are not publicly available,” according to a district spokeswoman, due to state and federal student privacy laws.
She said in a statement to East Cobb News that the district has received more than 50 reported threats in the last six days—since the deaths of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Winder.
But all of them have “not been proven to be actual threats to a Cobb school,” the district said.
“All applicable policy, and the law, have been strongly enforced and we can confirm there is no active threat to Dickerson’s students or staff,” the spokeswoman said.
The message sent to Dickerson families urged them to help “by talking to your children” about the district’s Cobb Shield safety resource page and the district’s tipline to report incidents.
School districts around metro Atlanta and north Georgia have been pressing charges in similar incidents since the Apalachee incident. A 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, has been charged with four counts of murder, accused to taking an assault rifle to the Winder campus.
His father has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter and child cruelty after Barrow County authorities said he bought an AR-15 rifle.
According to a family member, the boy’s mother called the school to warn a counselor less than an hour before the shooting about her son’s mental health issues, according to published reports.
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Wednesday is the 23rd anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, and the Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services Department will be holding simultaneous commemorations to match the exact timetable of the events at the World Trade Center in New York.
That’s where commercial airliners struck both towers after being hijacked by terrorists. After firefighters and other first responders climbed up the more than 100-story buildings, they collapsed.
The Fire Department of New York estimates that 343 firefighters and paramedics died as a result, as well as 60 police officers from various departments. A total of 2,753 people were killed in the Twin Tower attacks, according to The Encyclopedia of 9/11.
Cobb government said in a release Monday that at the fire stations, sirens will sound for one minute at 10:05 a.m. and 10:28 a.m. to mark the collapse of each tower, followed by church bells. Here’s the full schedule:
8:46 a.m. Moment of silence for American Airlines Flight 11 crash victims.
9:03 a.m. Moment of silence for United Airlines Flight 175 crash victims.
9:37 a.m. Moment of silence for American Airlines Flight 77 crash victims.
10:03 a.m. Moment of silence for United Airlines Flight 93 crash victims.
10:05 a.m. Sirens sound for one minute; church bells ring.
10:06 a.m. Lower station flag to half-mast.
10:28 a.m. Sirens sound for one minute; church bells ring.
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Tritt Elementary School in East Cobb was evacuated early Wednesday after a fire broke out in an HVAC unit, according to the Cobb County School District.
The district said that students weren’t in the school building (4355 Post Oak Tritt Road) and everyone is safe after Cobb Fire units responded.
Cobb Fire said the fire is considered minor but an adult inside the building was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and no firefighters were injured.
Chris Smith, the Cobb Fire public information officer, said a call reporting smoke at the school was received shortly after 7 a.m. and units arrived at 7:12 a.m. to find smoke coming from a wall HVAC unit at the front of the school building and in a hallway.
He said the fire was contained by 7:16 a.m. and crews then used pressurized ventilation fans to remove smoke from hallways.
Fire units left the scene by 8:15 a.m., Smith said.
“We are currently assessing the building and any necessary changes to the schedule,” the Cobb school district said in a statement.
School buses were diverted to Hightower Trail Middle School, where Tritt classes are being conducted Wednesday, according to a district spokeswoman.
She said classes are expected to resume at Tritt on Thursday.
The person taken to a hospital was identified as a staff member, not a teacher or a student, “and is recovering well without significant injuries,” the spokeswoman said.
Joe Ovbey, who has two children who attend Tritt, told East Cobb News he tried to drop them off at 7:15 a.m. but was turned away.
He said he brought his children home as buses were taking students to Hightower Trail.
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The Cobb Police Chief on Monday took the unusual step to speak publicly about an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a suspect at a Cobb Parkway pharmacy over the weekend.
Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer
Stuart VanHoozer urged the media at a press conference to “look for corroborating evidence” before reporting on details of an incident that led to officers killing Nathan Jenkins, 32, late Friday evening, at a Walgreen’s store in the Cumberland area.
He referenced media reports that included “speculation” that the suspect was shot 25 times, had his hands up when officers fired and was possessing a cell phone and not a gun.
“I did not see any evidence” of those allegations, VanHoozer said at the press conference at Cobb Police Headquarters on Fairground Street in Marietta, adding that they were part of the ongoing investigation.
He asked reporters “to patiently wait for solid evidence” and not “conjecture” as the investigation into the shooting continues.
VanHoozer said the officers involved in the shooting have been place on administrative leave in the meantime.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation, and typically local police departments do not comment until those probes are completed.
“There are some questions that have popped up in the media that have caused us some concern,” VanHoozer said.
Some of those reports included interviews with the suspect’s father, who said his son called him after the shooting and he went to the scene, as well as Jenkins’ brother, who called it “an unjustified shooting.”
Jenkins’ father told WSB-TV that his son had experienced addiction and psychological issues in his past.
Jenkins, of Valdosta, was wanted on a number of warrants, and VanHoozer said they included failure to appear on a charge of a felony possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance and fleeing and attempting to elude police in Fulton County, and probation violations in Fulton and Lowndes County.
He said officers went to the Walgreen’s at 2670 Cobb Parkway at Windy Ridge Parkway at around 11:30 p.m. based on the outstanding warrants.
Police said initially that they got into an altercation with Jenkins inside the store, and he was shot by officers when they made contact. According to police, Jenkins was pronounced dead after being taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
VanHoozer said an unspecified previous traffic stop in which a suspect got away—he said police didn’t pursue him due to the department’s chase policy—may be linked, that “possibly that pursuit and this individual.
“That’s what led to that area [the Walgreen’s on Friday] in a continuing investigation,” VanHoozer said. Jenkins was “a wanted individual that we knew about.”
VanHoozer took a few questions, and was asked about an initial GBI report saying it found a gun on the scene.
“That was not our weapon,” VanHoozer said, but he deferred other questions to “give the GBI a chance to get its ducks in a row.”
He said the Cobb Police Department was extending its condolences to Jenkins family.
“We don’t want to see incidents end like this one ended,” he said.
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Cobb jail inmate from East Cobb dies due to health reasons
The Cobb Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that an inmate who has been hospitalized routinely with health issues since his arrest in December has died in custody.
Brian Winnie, 62, died Monday afternoon at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital after being taken there last Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office, which didn’t specify a cause of death.
A release said that Winnie, who was charged with felony theft, cited medical records that “indicated he was facing a recurring, serious health challenge. While in custody, he was routinely transported to the hospital for treatment.”
A booking report showed that Winnie lived at an address off Post Oak Tritt Road.
According to an arrest warrant, Winnie was alleged to have stolen a Mercedes sedan on Nov. 19, 2023, belonging to another individual at that address.
A sheriff’s office booking report indicated Winnie was taken into custody at the Cobb Adult Detention Center on Dec. 19 and was being held on a $6,720 bond.
Court records indicate Winnie was indicted in February by a Cobb Superior Court jury on one count of felony theft by taking, but no other court dates had been scheduled at the time of his death.
“His family was aware of his condition and made medical decisions on his behalf,” the Cobb Sheriff’s Office said in the release.
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Cobb Police said this week that three people—including two men living on Powers Ferry Road—have been charged in the death of a woman last seen in the East Cobb area last fall.
Police said that Allen Kerr, 32, and Sean Deshazer, 26, have been charged with concealing the death of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, 20, of Alpharetta. She was reported missing in Gwinnett County last summer and her skeletal remains were identified in January near Chattanooga, Tenn.
A third suspect, Jasmine Craig, 27, was arrested in Wichita, Kan., and is awaiting extradition, Cobb Police said in a release.
The release said that their arrest warrants were issued on June 27, following a request for assistance in investigating Martinez’ death.
Police said on May 31 that Martinez was last seen in the Powers Ferry Road area, but they haven’t offered more details.
According to an indictment in Cobb Superior Court, Kerr, Deshazer and Craig “did unlawfully conceal the death” of Martinez on or near Aug. 21, 2023, hindering the discovery of her body months later in another state.
According to Cobb Sheriff’s Office booking reports, Kerr and Deshazer both reside at the Rockledge Apartments on Powers Ferry Road, near Akers Mill Road.
They have been in custody in the Cobb Adult Detention Center since last November on unrelated drug and weapons charges, according to the booking reports, and they are being held without bond.
Police did not explain how they came to arrest those individuals, but said in the release this week that “our detectives are still working diligently on this case as part of an ongoing investigation.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the Cobb Police Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 770-577-TIPS (8477).
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“We really need some time to sort this out before we know what happened,” Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said.
Calling it “a tragic incident,” Cobb Police said Wednesday morning have not filed charges in the death of a 2-year-old who was found inside a vehicle in a home near Jim Miller Park in Marietta.
Police said that officers and Cobb Fire and & EMS were called to a home on Wanda Circle late Tuesday afternoon and found the child unresponsive inside a vehicle.
Police said in a press release that the child was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital but was pronounced dead there.
While an investigation continues, police said that “there is no evidence to suggest that the child was left inside the vehicle” on purpose.
Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said in a press briefing Wednesday morning that investigators are unsure why the boy was inside the vehicle.
“We really need some time to sort this out before we know what happened,” VanHoozer said.
“If I was in the position of the father, mother, sibling, friend, I would want a lot of grace and a lot of support.”
He said he didn’t know if criminal charges are warranted, but “we do know that support is warranted.”
VanHoozer asked for people “to be really, really careful in this heat.” He didn’t take questions.
Cobb and metro Atlanta are under heat advisories Wednesday and for the Independence Day Thursday, with temperatures in the low 90s and with high humidity.
Cobb Police Sgt. Eric Smith said anyone with information about the incident is requested to call the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Persons Unit at 770-499-3945.
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Cobb County District Attorney Flynn D. Broady Jr. is proud to announce that Kim McCoy, former director of the Victim Witness Unit, has been named as the executive director for the newly established Cobb Family Advocacy Center. This significant milestone comes after McCoy’s unwavering dedication and advocacy to bring a justice center to Cobb for the past 25 years.
The journey to establish a family justice center in Cobb County began in 1999 when McCoy, alongside Jason Saliba, now deputy chief assistant district attorney, toured San Diego’s center for victims. Inspired by what they saw, McCoy and Saliba were determined to bring a similar resource to the Cobb community.
Through persistent effort and overcoming numerous challenges, the vision has finally become a reality. “It took us years to get here, obviously, through struggles, through challenges, through a lot of different things,” said McCoy at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center grand opening on Dec. 15, 2023.
The FAC, located at 277 Fairground St. SE in Marietta, serves as a comprehensive hub for victims and survivors of abuse, providing essential help and resources under one roof. Navigators at the FAC will coordinate services for victims and collaborate with local victim service providers to offer trauma-informed, holistic, and comprehensive services in one central location, alleviating the need for victims to travel to multiple agencies to receive help.
The establishment of the FAC was made possible in part by a $400,000 grant from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, marking it as the first of its kind to officially open in Georgia. District Attorney Flynn Broady highlighted the center’s anticipated positive outcomes, stating, “Family advocacy centers in communities lead to significant reductions in domestic violence homicides and childhood trauma, resulting in better outcomes for families overall.”
In addition to county and grant-funded staff, the center partners with several well-established nonprofits, including LiveSAFE Resources, the Center for Family Resources, SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, and Legal Aid of Cobb County. These organizations, along with public safety and prosecutorial partners, will have representatives on-site to provide comprehensive support to those in need.
Reflecting on the long journey to this achievement, McCoy remarked, “The FAC represents not only a promise kept to the victims and survivors in our community but also ensures a future commitment to building stronger collaborations among our partners to provide comprehensive services to victims. I am honored to lead the FAC and to continue advocating for the safety and well-being of our community.”
For immediate dangerous situations, the public is urged to call 911. Any victim is encouraged to contact their local police department to file a report. Additional resources for child abuse victims are available through SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center at 770-801-3465. Victims of domestic violence and adult sexual assault can receive additional services through LiveSAFE Resources at 770-427-3390.
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Cobb Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating the death of a young metro Atlanta woman who was last seen in the East Cobb area.
Police said on Friday that they’re tracking leads in the case of Maury-Ange Faith Martinez, 20, of Alpharetta. She was reported missing in Gwinnett County last fall and her skeletal remains were identified in January in an area near Chattanooga, Tenn.
Cobb Police said in a release Friday that Martinez was last seen in unincorporated Cobb, “near Powers Ferry Road,” but didn’t elaborate further.
They’re asking for anyone who may have seen her or had any contact with her around the time of the disappearance to contact them at their Crimes Against Persons unit at 770-499-3945 or Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 770-577-TIPS (8477).
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it has collected some new evidence related to its investigation into the homicides of an East Cobb married couple in south Georgia in 2015.
The GBI said Monday that a citizen found a .22 caliber rifle while fishing in Horse Creek near McRae, Ga., in Telfair County, on April 14.
The same citizen two days later went to the same location, and using a magnetic device, found a bag and driver’s licenses and credit cards belonging to Bud and June Runion, as well as a cell phone thought to belong to them, according to the GBI.
The GBI said its agents and the Telfair County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on two separate occasions after that last week, adding that investigators recovered unspecified further evidence that’s being sent to the state crime lab for further analysis.
The GBI didn’t identify who lived in the home and didn’t indicate in its release on Monday if the rifle could be the murder weapon.
A suspect arrested shortly after the murders, Ronnie Adrian Towns, is scheduled to go on trial for the killings in August.
The Runions, who lived off Holly Springs Road, were in their 60s when they ventured to Telfair County in January 2015 to buy a 1966 Ford Mustang. Bud Runion had posted an interest in making such a purchase on Craigslist.
The Runions were reported missing by their daughters the following day, and four days later their bodies were found on a rural road, not far from where their vehicle was spotted in a pond near McRae, 75 miles south of Macon.
Authorities said the Runions had been robbed and shot in the head, but a murder weapon had not been found. Towns, then 28, turned himself in and was charged with murder and armed robbery.
But his murder indictment was overturned in 2019 by the Georgia Supreme Court, upholding a lower court ruling of improper jury selection.
Towns was re-indicted in 2020.
The Runions were married for 38 years. According to their obituaries, in 1991 the Runions founded Forever Greatful Ministries, which helps families in need in the Marietta area. Bud Runion was retired from AT & T and June Runion was a preschool teacher at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy.
They were longtime members of Mt. Paran Church of God North on Allgood Road.
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A fire broke out at the Medford-Peden Funeral Home on Canton Road Tuesday, but there were no injuries, according to the Marietta Fire Department.
Deputy Fire Marshall Steve Gau said Marietta and Cobb fire crews were dispatched to 1408 Canton Road around 2:30 p.m. and found heavy fire and smoke conditions.
He said crews brought the fire under control in around 20 minutes, and there were no remains of any deceased in the funeral home.
Gau said a cause hasn’t been determined and that Marietta Fire is conducting the investigation.
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A Cobb grand jury has indicted a former Woodstock police officer after a suspect fleeing a traffic stop in Northeast Cobb last fall was shot to death.
The April 18 indictment charges Grant Matthew Shaw, 23, of Canton, with a felony count of involuntary manslaughter for the Oct. 14 death of Emmanuel Millard, 20, of Marietta.
According to Cobb Police, Millard fled a traffic stop on Oct. 12 at Highway 92 and Hames Road, near the Cobb County line.
According to a preliminary Georgia Bureau of Investigation report, Woodstock police pursued Millard into Northeast Cobb for several miles, before stopping his vehicle near the intersection of Highway 92 (Alabama Road) and Old Mountain Park Road, near the Cobb-Roswell line.
As officers tried to remove Millard from the car, he was shot once, and officers rendered aid until EMS arrived on the scene, according to the GBI.
The GBI said Millard was taken to North Fulton Hospital, where he died two days later. Shaw was placed on administrative leave and resigned several days later as an investigation continued.
Cobb prosecutors sought indictments for felony murder and aggravated assault, but the grand jury concluded that Shaw did not intend to cause Millard’s death.
Shaw was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center Monday and is being held without bond, according to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records.
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Firefighters were called to a home in the 1000 block of Indian Hills Parkway Tuesday afternoon to battle a fire in the garage.
Cobb Fire and Emergency Services said Indian Hills Parkway was closed between Clubland Drive and Fairfield Drive while crews were on the scene.
A department social media posting said that Company 21, Engines 15, 20, 3, Squad 16 and Air 12 were called extinguish the fire.
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Cobb Police said Friday that a man was found shot to death in a vehicle on Powers Ferry Road.
According to a release, the body of Curtis Coleman, 43, of Powder Springs, was discovered by police responding to a call in the 2200 block of Powers Ferry Road near the Chattahoochee River.
Police didn’t say when the shooting occurred, or provide other details.
They said that anyone with information is asked to call the Cobb Police Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945.
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