Gunfire, fireworks at Atlantic Station raise safety concerns ahead of New Year’s Eve
Tiffany Smith, the mother of 15-year-old Cameron Jackson, who lost his life in a shooting at Atlantic Station in 2022, told Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter the latest incident brought her back to the night she lost her son.
Fulton County deputy honored for bravery during D.C. stabbing
A Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for his bravery and quick action while serving in the National Guard in Washington, D.C.
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Cause of death for woman, Atlanta officer ruled murder-suicide
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has released the cause of death for a woman and an Atlanta officer found dead inside a home.
Undetermined Death Under Investigation in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found inside a home in the Rock Run community. Sheriff’s officials say a 911 call was received Friday night around 10:55 reporting a deceased female at a residence on County Road 29 near Piedmont. Deputies, Spring Garden Valley Fire, and...
Murder suspect barricades himself inside Alpharetta Comfort Suites
FBI Atlanta says the suspect barricaded himself inside a hotel room while agents attempted to serve an arrest warrant connected to a homicide investigation out of Atlanta.
No. 3: Charges dropped in Cobb Walmart kidnapping case
Editor’s note: The MDJ counts down the Top 10 local stories of 2025 as determined by newsroom staff. Today’s installment is No. 3. After nearly five months of investigation, charges against a Cobb County man accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a north Cobb Walmart were dropped by prosecutors. Mahendra Patel, 56,...
Warrants: Girlfriend of one DeKalb County escapee admits to allowing inmates stay at her...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The girlfriend of one of the three DeKalb County inmates who broke out of jail admitted to letting them stay at her house after their escape, according to arrest warrants. The inmates, Stevenson Charles, Yusuf Minor and Noad Yohannes, fled from the jail on Dec....
Monks arriving in Decatur on Tuesday
The Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington DC will arrive in Decatur, Georgia, on Tuesday. Road closures will be in place and large crowds are expected.
Gwinnett couple handcuffed at home after fake hostage call
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County man says he’s still waiting for answers after a fake 911 call sent officers storming into his home on Christmas Eve, leaving him and his wife handcuffed and traumatized. Fredis Mejia told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson that...
