East Cobb Public Safety Archives

Marietta police charge man with threatening to shoot up Northeast Cobb church

January 5, 2018 1:04 PM by Wendy Parker

A Nigerian immigrant whom Marietta Police say threatened to shoot up a Northeast Cobb church and kill people inside has been charged with making terroristic threats.

Police said Ken Ogbemudia, a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Heaven’s Gate on Pickens Industrial Drive, located off Allgood Road, has been admitted to WellStar Kennestone Hospital for psychiatric evaluation.

Once he is released, police said he will be held without bond. Marietta Police issued a statement Friday morning saying that Temitosan Abimbola, the pastor of the church, told authorities about Ogbemudia’s threats.

Police said Ogbemudia allegedly texted a threatening message to church members. According to police, the pastor also spoke with a woman identified as Karen James, whom he said told him that she had purchased two AK-47 rifles and 600 rounds of ammunition.

Ogbemudia was taken into custody on Thursday, according to police, who said they have located no weapons and added that James is cooperating with the investigation.

Officials from the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are checking into Ogbemudia’s immigration status.

Police said he arrived in the United States from Nigeria in 2011 and has told authorities he is in the country illegally.

The church is part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, a Pentecostal denomination based in Lagos, Nigeria, and that has branches in nearly 200 nations.

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Cobb Police release photos of Powers Ferry-Terrell Mill bank robbery suspect

December 29, 2017 1:34 PM by Wendy Parker

The suspect wanted for the recent robbery of a SunTrust bank at Powers Ferry and Terrell Mill roads has been identified via surveillance camera.

Cobb Police have released photographs of the man they believe held up the SunTrust branch at 1380 Powers Ferry Road on Dec. 20 (previous East Cobb News post here) as he approached a teller demanding cash.

The suspect left with the money but there has not been a description of the vehicle.

Police describe the suspect as a black male, 20-25 years old, 175-180 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, camouflaged hoodie, black jacket and blue jeans. Police also have said the same suspect may have robbed a South Cobb motel earlier this month.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Cobb Police at 770-499-3945 or provide an anonymous tip at Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

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SunTrust Bank robbed at Powers Ferry Road and Terrell Mill Road

December 21, 2017 10:58 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Police are searching for a man whom they say robbed a SunTrust Bank Wednesday at Terrell Mill Road and Powers Ferry Road.

The incident happened around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday at the SunTrust branch at 1380 Powers Ferry Road, located near the Terrell Mill Village Shopping Center.

Police say a black male entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding cash, which he received, and that he left on foot.

There was no vehicle description, but Cobb Police further identified the suspect as being between 20-25 years old and weighing 175-180 pounds. Police said he last seen wearing a black baseball hat, a camouflaged hoodie a black jacket and blue jeans.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 770-499-3945.

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East Cobb bank robbery suspect wanted by FBI in serial robbery investigation

December 13, 2017 4:12 PMDecember 13, 2017 2:20 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb bank robbery, Regions Bank Roswell Road — *Surveillance photos of the robbery suspect at the Regions Bank, 2486 Roswell Road, on Dec. 7.*

Following up the story about a bank robbery we posted last week during the midst of winter storm: The suspect in that incident at the Regions Bank on Roswell Road is wanted by the FBI for other robberies in metro Atlanta.

On Tuesday, the Atlanta field office of the FBI issued an alert asking for the public’s help in capturing the suspect whom they believe is responsible for five bank robberies since September. The FBI refers to him as the “Zombie Hat Bandit” due to the details of the hat he has worn during the robberies.

The inscription reads “Walking Dead-Beware I Bite” and the FBI believes the man who robbed the East Cobb bank is the same person shown below in a surveillance photo from another incident.

Last Thursday’s robbery in East Cobb is believed to be the last of those robberies, according to the FBI, which released information about the other robberies it is investigating:

Sept. 6, at 12:39 p.m., Regions Bank, 2419 Cheshire Bridge Road, Atlanta. Suspect left in in a black Toyota Corolla (2014 to 2016);
Sept. 22, 2:23 p.m., Regions Bank, 6637 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. Wearing same outfit as in Sept. 6 robbery;
Oct. 16, Regions Bank, 6503 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia. Same clothing as in September robberies;
Dec. 5, 11:45 a.m., Bank of America, 8755 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs.

The East Cobb Regions Bank branch robbed last week also was robbed during a serial robbery spree in 2016 that resulted in a 25-year prison sentence for a Marietta man.

The FBI further describes the suspect in this fall’s robberies as a black male, mid-to-late 30s with a medium build. He has some facial hair and wears a large black wrist watch and shirts that have the “Punisher” logo. He also has been described as occasionally carrying a small zippered bag.

The FBI asks anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, which offers a reward, and callers can remain anonymous.

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East Cobb bank robbery suspect sought after Regions Bank heist

December 8, 2017 8:47 PM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Police are looking for a suspect in an East Cobb bank robbery Thursday afternoon.

They released surveillance camera photos of a man whom they say approached a teller at the Regions Bank, 2486 Roswell Road, around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, and issued a note demanding money.

The suspect received undisclosed cash and left on foot, according to police. They described the suspect as a black male, 5-foot-5 or 5-foot-6, between 25-30 years of age, and with a thin build.

He is bald with a goatee and was wearing a “Punisher” t-shirt with dark pants and dark shoes and a black ball cap with the words “Beware I Bite” on the front, according to the police description.

Police are asking anyone with information to call 770-499-3945.

Anonymous tippers can receive a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting the Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers organization at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

Tipsters can also text tip information to Crime Stoppers by typing “CRIMES” (274637).

The Regions Bank branch robbed Thursday was also hit by a serial bank robber who was tried and convicted for robbing several East Cobb and metro Atlanta banks in 2016. A 52-year-old Marietta man, Kevin Ray Williamson, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in June.

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Lower Roswell Road accident near Sewell Park kills pedestrian

December 2, 2017 12:20 AMDecember 1, 2017 10:33 PM by Wendy Parker

An 81-year-old Marietta woman died Thursday when she was struck by a minivan on Lower Roswell Road.

Cobb Police said Qinxian Fu was pronounced dead after being taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital after the accident.

According to police, the victim was a pedestrian who stepped off the north side of Lower Roswell Road between Pioneer Trail and the entrance to Sewell Park Drive, and into the road, and was hit by the minivan.

The area of the accident was also near Faith Lutheran Church.

The vehicle, a gray 2007 Honda Odyssey, was driven by Vevodova Ladislava, 41, of Acworth, who was traveling westbound on Lower Roswell when she struck Fu with her right fender, police said.

The motorist was not injured, according to police, who are still investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 770-499-3987.

Missing Northeast Cobb man found safe after Mattie’s call

November 22, 2017 5:00 PM by Wendy Parker

An 82-year-old Northeast Cobb man who went missing Tuesday has been returned to his family after the Cobb Sheriff’s Office issued a Mattie’s call.

The sheriff’s office said in a social media posting Wednesday morning that Billy “Jack” Givens, who has a history of dementia, “is safe with his family!”

Givens was last seen at his home on Ruby Street, located off Canton Road near Sandy Plains Road, around 2 p.m. Tuesday and was driving a black 1998 Cadillac El Dorado from his residence when he disappeared.

Mattie’s calls are made by local law enforcement agencies to locate elderly or disabled missing persons.

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Cobb Police coat drive includes Precinct 4 dropoff point

November 11, 2017 7:24 AM by Wendy Parker

For the first time, the Cobb County Police Department is conducting an annual coat drive, and East Cobb’s Precinct 4 is one the places you can drop off old coats for distribution.

The drive is called “Giving the Gift of Warmth,” and it’s part of the expanded outreach efforts of the Cobb PD’s community affairs department (previous East Cobb News post here of new chief Mike Register’s recent talk on that and other subjects before the East Cobb Civic Association).

Precinct 4, located in the East Cobb Government Service Center at 4400 Lower Roswell Road, will be accepting items through Dec. 1. Cobb PD says the best times to drop off items are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for county holidays. Here’s more from Cobb PD about what they’re looking for and what they’re going to do with what they collect:

“The donation of your gently used coats and other winter wear (scarves, hats, and gloves) to kids and families in need is appreciated by all. Your donated items will be shared with numerous organizations throughout Cobb County.”

The other precinct locations are as follows, and the same Dec. 1 cutoff date applies:

Pct. 1—2380 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw;
Pct. 2— 4700 Austell Road, Austell;
Pct. 3—1901 Cumberland Parkway, Atlanta;
Pct. 5—4640 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs;
H.Q.—140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta.

If you want to donate but can’t go to a dropoff point, contact Sgt. Jeff Tatroe, the Cobb PD Community Affairs Unit supervisor at 770-499-3981 or email jeff.tatroe@cobbcounty.org to have your items picked up.

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Delk Road motel shooting leaves two men hospitalized

October 18, 2017 1:46 PM by Wendy Parker

Marietta Police say two men were taken to Kennestone Hospital Wednesday following a Delk Road motel shooting.

The men, whose names were not released, appear to have non-life-threatening injuries after shooting one another at the Rodeway Inn & Suites, 2375 Delk Road, according to police.

Police said the men were inside one of the rooms of the motel when the shooting began.

The Rodeway Inn is located near Delk and the Interstate 75 interchange in an area with similar motels, restaurants and convenience businesses.

Police said they are continuing to interview witnesses as their investigation continues.

PHOTOS: East Cobb Public Safety Appreciation Dinner

October 13, 2017 11:59 AM by Wendy Parker

More than 70 officers and staff from the Cobb Police Department’s Precinct 4 turned out Thursday night for the 5th annual East Cobb Public Safety Appreciation Dinner at the Olde Towne Athletic Club.

The event, sponsored by the East Cobb Business Association, featured a Western and casino theme, with line dancing and music, and tables with poker, blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em and more.

Officers and staff received awards and gifts, including dinners and raffle prizes, and were invited to bring their spouses or significant others for a relaxing night away from the demands of their work.

While they were enjoying the evening, members of the Cobb Police Department’s Community Traffic Services Unit were holding down the Precinct 4 fort on Lower Roswell Road, and were served dinner courtesy of Sam’s BBQ-1 in East Cobb.

Maj. Jerry Quan, the Precinct 4 commander, said the appreciation dinner is eagerly anticipated by his officers. He also said the gesture by the ECBA and other groups and individuals who put on the dinner helps bolster strong community bonds with local police.

The ECBA is also organizing a similar dinner for all Cobb Fire and Emergency Services personnel next spring. For information, contact Susan Hampton: susan.hampton@lionbank.com or Kim Paris: kim.paris@wellstar.org.

Cobb Police active shooter training session scheduled for East Cobb

October 12, 2017 11:50 AM by Wendy Parker

In the wake of the Las Vegas shootings, the Cobb Police Department has announced it will be holding active shooter training classes for the public this month, in each of its five precincts.

The training session for East Cobb’s Precinct 4 is Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road. The event is free and is open to the public.

Various Cobb public safety organizations held an event on Monday, and that was organized by Marietta first responders and Marietta City Schools, to remember the Las Vegas shooting victims and to instruct citizens how to respond to a mass shooting.

If you can’t attend the Precinct 4 event, the other sessions being held around the county are as follows:

Precinct 1
Thursday, October 26th at Precinct 1, 7:00 PM, please RSVP for Precinct 1’s Active Shooting Response Training, contact 770-499-4181 or 770-499-3967

Cobb County Police Precinct 1
2380 Cobb PKWY
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Precinct 2
Tuesday, October 24th at South Cobb High School Theater, 7:00 PM

South Cobb High School Theater
1920 Clay Rd SW
Austell, GA 30106

Precinct 3
Monday, October 23rd at Precinct 3, 7:00 PM

Cobb County Police Precinct 3
1901 Cumberland PKWY SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

Precinct 5
Wednesday, October 25th, at Harrison High School, 7:00 PM

Harrison High School
4500 Due West Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Roswell Road graffiti suspect charged for East Marietta vandalism incidents

November 8, 2017 2:42 PMOctober 11, 2017 1:54 PM by Wendy Parker

Roswell Road graffiti suspect, Marietta Police — *A Roswell Road graffiti suspect wanted for damaging several East Marietta businesses has been charged with 15 felonies by Marietta Police. (Photos courtesy Marietta Police)*

A Roswell Road graffiti suspect police say vandalized several East Marietta businesses and public properties has been charged with 15 felonies.

According to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records, William Carswell, age 17 or 18, of Fawn Place in East Cobb, was arrested and booked into at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on Oct. 5. He was released Oct. 8 on a $15,000 bond.

Of the felony charges against Carswell, 14 are for interference with government property and another for second degree criminal property damage, as well as a single misdemeanor count of criminal trespass.

Marietta Police allege the suspect carved the window of the Beats Barber Shop at 1476 Roswell Road on Sept. 19 with the lettering “WUSHU” and later spray-painted an ice machine the same way at a business at 1462 Roswell Road, in the East Marietta Shopping Center.

Police said as their investigation continued, and they strung together video evidence, “footage from several locations showed a young male tagging several locations in the Cobb County area.”

Those locations included bridges in the area, according to police.

Police said Carswell has a previous arrest history with similar charges of interference with government property, criminal trespass and criminal property damage.

Marietta Police said it has contacted other nearby law enforcement agencies about possible vandalism incidents that may be connected to Carswell as it continues its investigation.

“Graffiti may not seem to rank up there with violent crime, yet in terms of Community Policing, graffiti is exactly the kind of environmental crime that causes neighborhoods and business areas to deteriorate,” Marietta Police said in a statement. “If the police can reverse the environmental conditions that cause more serious social conditions and crime, we can prevent crime and promote public safety.”

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Shoplifting suspect nabbed in East Marietta after fleeing police

October 4, 2017 8:46 PM by Wendy Parker

Marietta Police said Tuesday they apprehended a suspect wanted for a shoplifting incident in Cherokee County and who dragged a police officer there outside a retail store.

Amy Ridge, of Marietta, was arrested Wednesday afternoon near Barnes Mill Road and Merritt Road, according to Marietta Police.

Woodstock Police said Ridge has been charged with aggravated assault on an officer, shoplifting, fleeing and attempting to elude and other charges, and is in the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.

Police said they received a call Wednesday afternoon of a shoplifting at a Kohl’s store in Woodstock. According to police, the suspect was in her car when an officer approached. He was hit by a car door as she fled and was treated on the scene for minor injuries, according to police.

Cobb public safety personnel honored by Chamber of Commerce

October 3, 2017 10:21 AM by Wendy Parker

Josh Taylor, Steve Hammond, Cobb public safety personnel — *Josh Taylor of Cobb EMS and Steve Hammond of the Cobb Police Department. Photo submitted by Cobb Chamber of Commerce.*

Several Cobb public safety personnel were recognized Monday by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce at its annual Public Safety Appreciation breakfast.

Public safety staffers from Cobb EMS, sheriff’s and police, in addition to those from various city public safety agencies, were honored.

Two winners of the chamber’s Award of Merit are Josh Taylor of the Cobb Emergency and Medical Services Department and Steve Hammond of the Cobb Police Department. This award goes to recipients who, through their “acts of courage, demonstrat[e] genuine care and concern for the citizens of the community and go above and beyond the call of duty, often resulting in a life being saved. Taylor and Hammond formed a Tactical First Aid Department in 2012 to improve medical care for wounded individuals at crime and accident scenes. Here’s the Chamber’s description of how this program has evolved:

“The Tactical First Aid Program provided the department with the training and equipment needed to treat extremity wounds, penetrating chest trauma and airway obstructions. In 2013, Capt. Taylor began conducting training sessions to prepare the department for usage. Today, the program is fully operational and all Cobb County Police Officers receive this lifesaving training, are receiving CPR and basic medical training and are using these radical practices to save lives daily.

“Since the program’s inception, there has been a 74 percent survival rate when officers utilize the training and equipment provided by Capt. Taylor and Det. Hammond. Today, 23 citizens are alive because of the foresight, dedication and teamwork of Capt. Taylor and Det. Hammond to develop such a lifesaving, essential program.”

Mark Blesener of Cobb EMS was given the Medal of Valor, which goes to an individual for an act of bravery in a life-threatening situation. Here’s the story behind that:

Mark Blesener, Cobb EMS. Photo submitted by Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

“For the past 10 years of his life, firefighter Mark Blesener has committed himself to serving the Cobb community and keeping it safe. All 10 of those years have been served with the Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services. Blesener is known for his professionalism and fearlessness. On September 18, 2016 Blesener responded to an emergency response call of a hypothermic woman on the Chattooga River in Rabun County. When Blesener, along with others from the unit, arrived at the scene by helicopter, he was lowered to the rock where the affected woman was, assisted her into the rescue basket and quickly wrapped her in warm layers. Once safely in the helicopter, the woman was given medical attention.

“Blesener is commended for his bravery and bold response to this dangerous and daring rescue. Because of his quick thinking and fearlessness, that woman’s life was saved that day and she has made a full recovery.”

As part of Public Safety Appreciation Month in Cobb County, the East Cobb Business Association is holding a dinner for Cobb Police Precinct 4 staff this month. Fundraising is continuing, and if you’re interested in helping out, here’s a previous East Cobb News post explaining their efforts.

East Marietta adult store robbery suspect arrested; another at-large

September 22, 2017 4:46 PM by Wendy Parker

Marietta Police said Friday afternoon they have charged a man wanted in an East Marietta adult store robbery last month, and are searching for another suspect.

Willie Demetrics Shaw, 25, of Acworth, was being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, police said. He’s been charged with two counts of felony armed robbery for the Aug. 24 hold-up of the Elations adult entertainment store, located at 1424 Roswell Road.

Marietta Police said Shaw was taken into custody Tuesday in Austell, and was apprehended with assistance from the Cobb Anti-Gang Enforcement unit. Police also said they obtained video surveillance photos from surrounding businesses during the investigation.

The second suspect, who was not identified, was outside of Elations when the robbery took place, police said. Anyone with information is asking to contact Marietta Police Det. Sheffield at 770-794-5345.

East Cobb Health Park is collection point for Cobb medication take back day

September 20, 2017 10:38 AM by Wendy Parker

The Cobb Police Department, Safe Kids Cobb County and WellStar are joining forces Saturday to encourage Cobb citizens to round up unwanted, unused and expired medications and drop them off at selected locations in the county this Saturday. It’s the Cobb medication take back day, which began in 2015.

Saturday’s event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the WellStar East Cobb Health Park (3747 Roswell Road) is one of those collection locations.

Two men sentenced in Northeast Cobb drug trafficking case

September 19, 2017 6:28 PMSeptember 18, 2017 7:50 PM by Wendy Parker

Two Cobb County men arrested last spring in a Northeast Cobb drug trafficking case that also included major weapons charges have been sentenced to prison.

Kyle Nixon, 26, was given an eight-year sentence, followed by five years of supervised release. Eric Gamez, 27, was sentenced to nine years and five months, with five years of supervised release.

The sentences were announced Monday by the Cobb District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Atlanta.

Nixon and Gamez were arrested April 6, 2016 following a joint investigation by the Marietta/Cobb/Smyrna Organized Crime Unit and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

A search warrant was executed at Nixon’s residence on Sanford Drive in Northeast Cobb, where authorities found 400 grams of cocaine and more 300 grams of heroin, which authorities believe they intended to sell.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, more than $13,000 in cash and 19 firearms, including an AK-47 rifle, also were discovered at the home.

The men tried to flee the residence, but were taken into custody at the scene, according to police. Nixon pleaded guilty in April 2017 and was sentenced in July. Gamez pleaded guilty in February and his sentence was handed down Sept. 14, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

“These defendants were distributing cocaine and heroin while protecting their drug business with an arsenal of firearms,” Atlanta U. S. Attorney John Horn said in a statement. “Their actions disregarded the safety of our community, but swift action by law enforcement kept them from causing further harm.”

UPDATE: East Cobb bank robbery suspect arrested following Crime Stoppers tip

September 19, 2017 6:29 PMSeptember 15, 2017 2:27 PM by Wendy Parker

The man wanted for an East Cobb bank robbery last week has been arrested, with assistance from a tip via the Greater Atlanta Crime Stoppers tip line.

Cobb Police spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce said Eduardo Estrada, 35, of East Point, has been charged with robbery by intimidation in connection with a holdup at the Fifth Third Bank branch at 2100 Roswell Road last Thursday.

Estrada was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center late Wednesday and remains in custody on a $7,500 bond, according to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records.

At around 10 a.m. last Thursday, Cobb Police said a man walked up to a teller at the bank branch, located in a Kroger store at the Pavilions at East Lake Shopping Center and demanded money. According to police, he did not reveal a weapon but left on foot with cash, possibly heading toward Wheeler High School.

Wheeler and East Cobb Middle School were on a brief lockdown as the suspect was being pursued.

Pierce said the tipster could be eligible for a $2,000 reward for assistance in the robbery investigation. Crime Stoppers can be contacted with tips at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or by texting CSA + your tip to CRIMES (274637). Tipsters remain anonymous.

UDPATE: Victims in East Cobb fatal accident identifed

September 19, 2017 6:31 PMSeptember 15, 2017 11:56 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Police said the two male victims in an East Cobb fatal accident earlier this week were from Florida.

Joseph C. Gerace, 21, of Tampa, and Matthew L. Silvester, 24, of St. Augustine, were positively identified Thursday via dental records in Florida, Cobb Police spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce said.

Police said Gerace was the driver and Silvester was the passenger in a white Dodge Challenger that crashed off Lower Roswell Road at the entrance to the Gold Branch Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area shortly after midnight on Tuesday.

The car lost control as it traveled north on Lower Roswell near Asheforde Drive, then slammed into a stone sign at the park entrance and caught fire, according to police. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police cited wet roads and the vehicle traveling faster than the posted 40 mph speed limit as factors. Pierce said the accident investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Cobb Police at 770-499-3987.

Two killed in Lower Roswell Road accident early Tuesday morning

September 19, 2017 6:31 PMSeptember 12, 2017 2:09 PM by Wendy Parker

Two people were killed in a one-car accident off Lower Roswell Road in East Cobb early Tuesday morning, according to Cobb Police.

The victims, both males, died when the white Dodge Challenger in which they were riding slammed into a stone wall at the entrance to the Gold Branch Trail of of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area shortly after midnight and caught fire.

Police said the men were pronounced dead at the scene, and that the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office was working to identify them.

Police said the vehicle was traveling on Lower Roswell Road near Asheforde Drive when the driver apparently lost control.

In addition to the roads being wet, police said the vehicle apparently was exceeding the posted 40 mph speed limit.

Anyone with information about the accident should call Cobb Police at 770-499-3987.

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