Police Bust Cobb Mom for Foul Conditions; Copper Theft Suspects Arrested

Police Arrest Cobb Mother for Foul Conditions - Marietta Patch

A Cobb woman has been arrested after authorities Thursday found her 13-year-old son sleeping in a home with insects crawling on him, police said. Read more on Marietta Patch.

Toy Helicopter Lures Girls to Backyard - Marietta Patch

A Marietta man used a toy helicopter to lure two girls to his backyard, where he inappropriately touched them, Cobb police said. Read more on Marietta Patch.

Police Arrest Copper Theft Suspects in Acworth, Forsyth County - Acworth Patch 

Two additional accomplices have been arrested in connection to last week's copper theft at a Cobb EMC power station in southwest Cherokee County. Read more on Acworth Patch. 

Phone Scam Scares Victims with Fears of Traffic Tickets - Cumming Patch

The Forsyth Sheriff's Office is investigating incidents of a man claiming to be a lieutenant and calling residents asking them to pay traffic tickets over the phone or be arrested. Read more on Cumming Patch. 

Heavy Rains Causes Wall Collapse, Forcing Evacuation - East Cobb Patch

Concerned that the entire structure of a Bentley Road apartment complex is unstable, authorities evacuated about 25 people from their homes this weekend. Read more on East Cobb Patch.