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Fentanyl Trafficking Fugitive Caught in Cobb County
Ashley Dawn Crislip, 34, of Kennesaw, is accused of being a fugitive from trafficking fentanyl charges by Trumbull County in Ohio. She was located in Cobb County on Sept. 22 at 12:40 a.m. in an apartment at 2100 Ellison Lakes Drive in Kennesaw, in the Lakeside Vista Apartment complex off of Highway 41, according to an arrest warrant from the Kennesaw Police Department. Crislip is charged with fugitive. She was arrested on Sept. 22 at 12:54 a.m. and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to jail records. Crislip remains in custody without bond. The State of Ohio has advised intentions to extradite.
DEA: Meth cook house busted in Cobb neighborhood
MARIETTA, Ga. — Federal agents and police seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine from a house in a neighborhood in Cobb County. It was the second large meth bust in metro Atlanta in the last six weeks. Federal agents said they got a tip in the last couple...
UPDATE: All Lanes on Shorter Avenue Back Open
All lanes of Shorter Avenue are back open as of 3 p.m. Previously posted: Shorter Avenue was closed down around 2:15 PM after a vehicle struck a power pole near the area of Zaxby's and Lowes on the 2300 block. Power lines are down in the area and police and firefighters are rerouting traffic.
Powder Springs Man Accused of Stabbing His Father
Travis Christain Van Dyke, 27, of Powder Springs, is accused of stabbing his father multiple times in the back of the neck while he was sitting at a computer desk on Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at a residence at 1001 Brookston Square in Powder Springs, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Van Dyke is also accused of making threats to kill his father and his brother after the stabbing incident. The statements were heard by Van Dyke’s mother, according to the warrant. Van Dyke is charged with aggravated assault weapon; and terroristic threats. He was arrested on Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to jail records. Van Dyke remains in custody without bond.
Around Town: We're Suddenly a Hot Spot for National, State Politics. 'Convenient' Timing for New Stores
We ended last week keeping a weary eye on Hurricane Helene. That’s being followed by brewing political storms as two major players in the 2024 election breeze into town. The headliner is J.D. Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, who’s due at The Mill in Lindale at 1 p.m. Friday (doors open at 11 a.m.) The junior senator from Ohio will be several days removed from his national debate at 9 tonight with his Democratic rival, Tim Walz. ...
Floyd Schools Names Teacher of the Year
From science jokes to heartfelt stories about life as a teacher, the Floyd County Schools Teacher of the Year Banquet was a celebratory affair. The school system honored its teachers and staff and announced the system’s teacher of the year, Stacy Thompson. The banquet started with FCS Superintendent Glenn White congratulating the school system on their record-high Math Milestones scores, but what many felt was the highlight event was Assistant Superintendent John Parker with an impromptu comedy session. ...
Floyd Schools in Talks to Improve Safety with Police K9s
Floyd County school officials will discuss on Wednesday adding firearm and vape detecting police dogs to the schools as another measure to improve safety. The school system has been coordinating with Global K9 and the Floyd County Police Department on the matter, Superintendent Glenn White said. Global K9 is a veteran-owned company that offers K9 training and provides trained K9s to various government organizations and entertainment businesses for detection services....
Victorian Funeral Exhibit Opens at Root House
During the month of October, visitors to the William Root House, 80 N. Marietta Parkway NW in Marietta, will see the home decorated for a Victorian-era funeral. In the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah Root’s father, Leonard Simpson, lived with the family and passed away on Oct. 11, 1856. During this special exhibit, the rooms inside the Root House will...
COLUMN: John McClellan's Picks for High School Week 8
While the effects of Hurricane Helene disrupted football schedules across the state, most teams in the area played Friday night, with other games moved to Saturday afternoon. The Coosa-Armuchee game highlights this week’s play while 5A No. 10 Rome travels to Villa Rica, Pepperell hosts Bremen, Model takes to the road to face Haralson County and 9-Man 2A No. 1 Unity Christian plays 9-Man 2A No. 2 Pinecrest Academy for a home game. ...
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