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Cobb County Tragedy: Man Faces Charges After Fatal Shooting in Austell

Austell, GA — A fatal shooting occurred outside a residence in Austell, Georgia, leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old Marietta man. The incident, which took place on Saturday morning, has left the local community in shock. At approximately 10:37 a.m., Cobb County Police were summoned to the scene at 2456 Clay Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered 26-year-old Pablo Alejandro Sandoval of Kennesaw fatally wounded. Sandoval was found in the …

Cobb County Resident Receives 30-Year Sentence for Brutal Attack

Marietta, GA — A Cobb County man has been sentenced to a 30-year prison term this week after being convicted in a brutal assault case that left his victim severely injured and partly paralyzed. The sentence, issued after a weeklong trial, includes an extended period of parole following 20 years of incarceration. The assailant, James Henley, 47, was found guilty of aggravated battery and assault, both charges stemming from a violent altercation outside a local …

Murder-Suicide Shock in Cobb County Leaves Woman Dead, Suspect Critical

ATLANTA, Ga. – Authorities in Cobb County, Georgia responded to a tragic incident involving a murder and attempted suicide in Powder Springs. The grim discovery was made when officers arrived at a residence, where they found a deceased woman. The alleged suspect had inflicted harm upon himself and was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in critical condition, as revealed by law enforcement officials. Cobb County police revealed they were offering their assistance to the ongoing …