Vigil held for woman who died at ‘Stranger Things’ site
A vigil was held Tuesday night for a young woman police believe died after falling while exploring an abandoned building in DeKalb County. The property, owned by Emory University, is off Briarcliff Road and is known to fans of Stranger Things as the setting for Hawkins Lab.
Cobb County and NAACP Seek Performers for Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Auditions
Cobb County, in partnership with the NAACP, is calling on performers to step up for their upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. tribute. According to an announcement on Cobb County's official website, live auditions are scheduled to take place at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, with a range of performance types encouraged...
Execution postponed for Georgia man convicted of 2003 murders
The execution of a Georgia man convicted of murdering two Cobb County women in 2003 has been delayed amid questions of conflicts of interest among the state Board of Pardons and Paroles. In 2007, a jury found Stacey Humphreys, now 52, guilty of the kidnapping, robbery, assault and murder of...
Gwinnett nail salon employee arrested after child pulled inside during payment dispute
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County nail salon employee was arrested after police say she pulled an 8-year-old child back inside a business and locked the door during a dispute over payment for services. What we know:. Nancy Nguyen, 42, was arrested Sunday and charged with false imprisonment involving...
Grayson Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole Plus 80 Years for Snellville Gang-Related Murder
A Gwinnett County jury has convicted 20-year-old Adrian "Draino" Synclare Johnson for his involvement in a deadly gang-related drug heist that claimed the life of 24-year-old Gerryon Ly’Darrius Ceasor in Snellville. Johnson, from Grayson, was found guilty on multiple charges including malice murder, felony murder,...
People Drive From All Over Georgia To Eat At This Down-Home Hot Dog Joint
There’s a hot dog stand in Marietta that’s become something of a pilgrimage site for people who understand that greatness doesn’t require tablecloths or reservations. Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs has achieved what most restaurants only dream about: legitimate cult status without trying even a little bit to be cool.
Teen hits Georgia police vehicle after street race, charged with assaulting police officer
A Georgia teenager is facing a pit crew’s worth of charges after hitting a police vehicle during a street race.
Family of teen shot by Taser on Fulton County school bus calls for justice
The family of a Fulton County student who was shot with a Taser by an officer onboard a school bus has spoken out about what happened for the first time.
Firefighters Rappel Down the Windows of Children’s Cancer Hospital in Unforgettable Christmas Surprise
On Friday, a Georgia fire department undertook an unusual Christmas tradition. In place of decking the halls, the men and women of the Sandy Springs Fire Department (SSFD) link up with Santa, and rappel down the walls of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to surprise infirm kids who can’t leave their rooms.
Body found identified as Cobb man who vanished from skate park
The search for Kenny Jackson has come to a tragic end.
