Cobb County Neighbors Fearful of Street Racers

Street racing has become a pervasive concern for residents in Cobb County, Georgia, particularly along Austell Road. Neighbors report hearing the disruptive activity almost every day, with a significant increase on weekend nights, often extending into the early morning hours. This ongoing issue, which has been problematic for the last three months, has left residents fearful for their safety and worried about potential accidents.

One resident, Mary, expressed her distress, stating that the situation is "very dangerous for the innocent people on the roads trying to get home." She and other neighbors have reached out to Cobb County police, but the problem persists. While some neighbors have recorded extensive video evidence, police have indicated that the footage was often captured too far from the road to take action, and they had not initially received direct complaints. Authorities have stated they will investigate the matter further.