5-year-old boy died after his father beat him for months while mom did nothing:...
MARIETTA, Ga. (WKRC) - A 5-year-old boy was allegedly killed after months of abuse from his father while the child's mother stood by and did nothing despite four other children living in the home. Officers with the Marietta Police Department were sent to a home at around 6 p.m. on...
Fugitive wanted for charges including kidnapping, home invasion arrested in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A fugitive wanted for charges that include kidnapping and home invasion was arrested in Gwinnett County in January. The Gwinnett County Police Department alerted the Fugitive Unit of a group of suspects impersonating sheriff deputies to commit armed robberies. Surveillance and assistance from...
One person arrested after robbing multiple taxi drivers in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police in Brookhaven have arrested a man accused of robbing multiple taxi drivers across the metro Atlanta area. According to authorities, Aaron Rodriguez-Viveros, 29, was taken into custody Wednesday following a series of armed robberies targeting taxi drivers within Brookhaven city limits. Investigators...
Family witnesses teen die after being shot by stray bullet
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The family of a Gwinnett County teenager is grappling with an unimaginable loss after a stray bullet fired through a motel room wall claimed the life of 17-year-old Sheldon Lewis. The backstory:. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Thursday at the Live In Lodge Extended Stay...
History Revealed: A Spy’s Widow Fights for Recovery in Marietta
Buried deep the archives of local Cobb County and Marietta history, a story of amazing resiliance, determination and courage found its way to the surface. And like other stories, Black History Month is perfect for retelling the amazing true account of Monomeia Johnson.
First responders honored for saving life of 17-year-old during medical emergency
Five members of the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were honored as First Friday Heroes for saving the life of a 17-year-old who went into cardiac arrest.
Illegal U-turn uncovers pounds of drugs hidden in shoebox
A routine traffic stop for an illegal U-turn led to a major drug bust, according to Fulton County police.
East Cobb high school athletes make college commitments
High school athletes from around the country made their college commitments this week in what’s known as National Signing Day. That’s when the officially sign scholarship offers to continue their sports careers at the next level. According to the Cobb County School District, Sprayberry High School had 14...
Winning Weekend: Your chance to win tickets to The Black Crowes & Whiskey Myers!
Be sure to tune into 97.1 The River all weekend for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers when their Southern Hospitality Tour comes to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre on May 23, 2026!. Contest Line: 404-741-9797. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED....
Excellence Elevated: Congratulations to Cherokee HS!
“As a core value of the district, progress serves as the best way to measure improvements,” Cherokee High School Principal Andy Hall said. “To have students and staff focus on progress spurs a continual desire for improvement and for reflection on how to improve. I’m proud of our team for dedication to that...

















