Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A woman is dead, and a man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at an Austell home on Wednesday afternoon, the city’s police department said. At around 6:25 p.m., Austell police were called to the house in the 1400 block of Red Cloud Court, where they found the woman dead. Her exact cause of death is unknown. The man, who had been shot in the head, was taken to Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. The victims have not been identified, and police have not named any suspects. The Cobb County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons Unit is investigating. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more. Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two people were shot at an Austell apartment complex, according to Cobb County police. Police said the shooting happened at the Chroma Park Apartments. One person was shot in the behind and the other was shot in the chest, according to police. Both victims were taken to the hospital. Police believe the shooting was an argument that escalated into violence. Anyone with information should contact Cobb County police. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian near Orange Hill Drive and Austell Road on Tuesday morning. Officials tell FOX 5 that 25-year-old Comfort Nkenganyi was crossing Austell Road when she was hit by a white 2021 Toyota Highlander.  According to investigators, Nkenganyi was in the crosswalk at the time of the crash but the signal had been displaying "Do Not Walk." Authorities say the driver of the vehicle attempted to avoid the pedestrian but couldn't swerve out of the way in time. "Tragically, at least two additional vehicles subsequently struck Nkenganyi and left the scene without stopping," the Cobb County Police Department wrote in its release. The Cobb County Medical Examiner pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The case remains under investigation. Officials have not said whether anyone involved will face charges. If you have any information that could help with the investigation, call the Cobb County Police Department. This story is breaking. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@fox.com. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInATLANTA (Atlanta News First) - A 17-year-old died after being shot multiple times at an Austell apartment complex on Thursday officers were called to Residence at Riverside off Riverside Parkway where neighbors called 911 reporting gunshots Police found the teen and took him to the hospital Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAUSTELL heavy rains flooded parts of Austell under more than a dozen feet of water Austell Public Works Director Bo Garrison vividly remembers what he calls “chaos.” “The floods came through and took out everything,” Garrison said showing a swath of open land in Legion Park “This was about four feet of sand right here.” When nearby Sweetwater Creek flooded and draining water pushed south just getting people out of their cars,” Garrison said But chin-deep doesn’t come close to telling the story two tape lines mark the high-water point of the flooding The lines are nearly 15 feet off the ground “This is just our little old jon boat,” said Austell Fire Department Battalion Chief Mitch Parrott the Austell Fire Department conducted more than 100 rescues in the boat this was the only thing we had,” said firefighter Tim Dobbs FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Helene purchasing a robust shallow-water craft capable of fighting strong currents and constrained drafts “This boat is capable of doing well over 40 miles per hour in water less than two inches deep,” Parrott said The city also increased its equipment and vehicle maintenance to better block off roads and keep people from being their own worst enemy ‘You’re blocking the road!’” Garrison said there’s a 40-foot oak tree in the middle of the road.’” With Hurricane Helene expected to push through north Georgia Thursday night into Friday how Austell responds can make the difference in life or death (Atlanta News First) - A Truist Bank location is shut down as Cobb County police investigate a “suspicious item” found outside the building in Austell on Wednesday morning Police were called to the bank at 1661 East-West Connector which is close to the Wellstar Cobb Medical Center The investigation shut down Hospital South Drive between the East-West Connector and Austell Road The bank’s doors remain closed as detectives continue to investigate Officers said the item “no longer poses any threat to the public.” Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more By Atlanta News First staffPublished: Mar 2025 at 12:34 PM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEditor’s Note: A previous version of this story listed the incorrect name of the suspect (Atlanta News First) - An arrest has been made two months after an explosive device was discovered at an Austell bank Cobb County police responded to reports of a suspicious item at the Truist Bank near East-West Connector on Jan units found a yellow bucket at the front entrance and investigators later confirmed the bucket was an explosive device police announced the arrest of Frederick Markley Markley is accused of intending to destroy a public building Markley drove a Ford F-150 with a yellow bucket in the truckbed into the bank’s parking lot Bank security video showed the vehicle entering the drive-through section of the building and a man getting out to place the bucket at the bank’s entrance The incident led to a massive law enforcement response that shut down Hospital South Drive between the East-West Connector and Austell Road for several hours Specific charges against Markley have not been announced at this time which was compiled by analyzing the number of new listings in each market and calculating the percentage increase from January 2024 to November 2024 is in Cobb and Douglas counties and it is also known as home to Six Flags Over Georgia "These small yet fast-developing neighborhoods offer an increasing amount of turnkey homes for under $300,000," Southern Living wrote Austell, GA (30168)Harrah, OK (73045)Saint Johns, FL (32259)Tomball, TX (77377)Edgewater, FL (32141)Greenville, SC (29615)Arnold, MO (63010) Loudon, TN (37774)Lebanon, TN (37090)Detroit, MI (48223)Austell populationThe population for this Georgia town, as of 2024, was 8,241, according to worldpopulationreview.com What is the poverty rate in Austell?According to the same website Austell had a poverty rate of 9.26% in 2024 which would be 755 people in the city's population According to Zillow the average home value in Austell is $299,131 Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com A high-end wine-tasting experience has come to downtown Austell a grass wall and (appropriately enough) hanging vines It’s the product of a journey from proprietors and husband-and-wife team Michael and Jessena Waldo “It started with an awareness and then love of wine,” says Jessena Waldo Husband Michael adds that “numerous visits to Napa Valley helped to shape that love.” The Waldos also became fascinated by the history and science behind wines selling wines online direct-to-consumer and doing tastings at various festivals they were unable to sell their product at the festivals themselves “We set about finding something close to home,” says Jessena Waldo ”The right size where we could have an intimate experience with our customers.” The Waldos currently offer a dozen sustainably-sourced varietals out of California including four different Cabernet Sauvignons They plan to add additional wines to that roster next month but spots such as the Russian River Valley and the Central Coast are represented as well They sell the various wines under their own brand The Waldos say that in addition to the tastings and indoor and outdoor patio space to enjoy their product (and watch trains roll by) they love to educate those who come in on the ins-and-outs of wine Even more true to that notion are their plans to bring in two sommeliers who will conduct informational tastings “We have been very well received,” says Michael Waldo “And we find that a lot of our customers are (pleased) that we would consider this area to bring our business to.” The area they landed in is dubbed Cincinnati Junction a historic spot in the downtown Austell area that Michael Waldo says he found by accident one day after a roadblock forced him to detour on his way home paired with an elegant experience equal to what one would find driving into Atlanta or up to the North Georgia mountains Jessena Waldo says they’d like to expand in the future The tasting room is open Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m Friday and Saturday from noon until 10 p.m presenter (photo courtesy of Cobb County) Porsha Winfrey the coordinator of Cobb County’s Drug Treatment Court Here are the 52 new businesses issued licenses by Cobb County on the week ending Friday These are only licenses for businesses in unincorporated Cobb County The following are scores for the past week for restaurants and other food service facilities in Cobb County from the Georgia Department of Public Health gasoline prices in Georgia showed little movement over the past week Prices rose one cent to an average cost of $2.92 per gallon for regular… The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Monday Tonight it is expected to be mostly clear,… PHOTO: Police Chief Scott Hamilton at the State of the Police address in January of 2023 . the first Black Chief of Police in Austell Hamilton was appointed police chief in August of 2022 after retiring from the Cobb County Police Department with 27 years of service The Courier received confirmation of the resignation from the Austell Police Department’s communications officer this morning and will update this story as more information becomes available Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOBB COUNTY (Atlanta News First) - A driver is facing charges after leaving a crash that resulted in their car being in Sweetwater Creek Sunday night Austell police say they responded to an accident at off Maxham Road around 7:30 p.m The 911 caller said that a car had left the road and was down the bank of the river When officers got there they went down the 50-foot embankment and confirmed that no one was in the car He was charged with driving while unlicensed and for failing to report an accident The flood warning for the Sweetwater Creek area of  Cobb and Douglas counties from the National Weather Service is extended into Saturday morning and is affecting parts of the creek area upstream of the railroad in Austell The following text is from the flood warning alert: …The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Georgia…   Sweetwater Creek upstream of Railroad at Austell affecting Cobb Additional information is available at weather.gov/atlanta /O.NEW.KFFC.FL.W.0060.250214T0251Z-000000T0000Z/ /NATG1.1.ER.250213T2155Z.250214T0145Z.000000T0000Z.UU/ …FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… * WHERE…Sweetwater Creek upstream of Railroad at Austell * WHEN…From this evening until further notice   woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and   downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded   Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood   – At 8:45 PM EST Thursday the stage was 19.5 feet   – Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours     ending at 8:45 PM EST Thursday was 19.5 feet   – Forecast…No forecast is available for this location   – Flood stage is 19.0 feet   – Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of     19.7 feet on 05/06/2021   – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy These services include Forecasts and Observations and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather Read all the Cobb County Courier climate and weather coverage by following this link All 5 Releases This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time PHOTO: Chief Scott Hamilton speaks at State of the Police Department event Austell Police Chief Scott Hamilton issued the following statement about his resignation from the department: Re: Chief Scott Hamilton’s Notice of Resignation and the loyal citizens of Austell for allowing me to be their Police Chief for the past 2 1/2 years I’ve decided to step down as the Police Chief It has been my responsibility to ensure that the safety and quality of life for the citizens of Austell is preserved I also have a responsibility to my staff to provide an environment for career development I feel I have completed both of those tasks My command staff is fully prepared to continue the journey we have started to ensure Austell PD is one of the best police departments in the state my staff and I have worked countless hours to create a department that is currently in the process of receiving its’ first state certification in the history of the department’s existence I feel it’s time to spend some quality time with my family and make some decisions about the next chapter therefore access cannot be granted at this time.