Jury selection begins for man charged with killing 8-year-old during 2020 police protests
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The trial for Julian Conley began Monday morning with a pool of 75 potential jurors lining up to enter the Fulton County courtroom. He’s accused of killing 8-year-old Secoriea Turner during police protests in 2020. He has pleaded not guilty and faces multiple...
$88K in cash, $17K in checks taken in heist outside Kroger
A judge denied bond for a 19-year-old accused of stealing nearly $100,000 in cash and checks during an armored truck heist. Clinton Mayers waived his first court appearance at the Fulton County Jail on Tuesday. The robbery took place Monday in front of a Kroger on Metropolitan Parkway. On Channel...
Forsyth County couple indicted for child molestation
A man and woman from Forsyth County are charged with producing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
2 officers honored by City of Norcross for saving child’s life
The City of Norcross recently honored two officers for their heroic lifesaving efforts earlier this year when they saved a three-year-old child.
Missing man from Cherokee found safe
A man who was reported missing from south Cherokee County has been found safe, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office announced. According to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Heilfron was last seen around the area of Lake Koinonia Drive on Sept. 10. He is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build. He...
The Film Industry in Forsyth County: A Hidden Gem for Georgia’s Entertainment Scene
Offering filmmakers an impressive array of natural landscapes and convenient access to Atlanta’s production resources, Forsyth County bridges the hustle of Atlanta and the tranquility of rural north Georgia, positioning itself as a prime location for the state’s burgeoning film industry. Located just a short drive...
We Got Rare Access Inside Fulton’s Crumbling Jail. Sheriff Labat Says Crowding Fuels Dangerous...
As you step off the elevators in Fulton County’s main jail, you hear the building’s quiet hum and maybe a few voices echoing in the distance. Incarcerated people, wearing gray jumpsuits labeled FCSO and bright orange plastic slippers, who are in the halls cleaning or being escorted to another part of the facility,...
Man admits to intentionally setting Woodstock nail salon on fire
A Gwinnett County man has been sentenced to years in prison for setting fire to a Woodstock nail salon, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced.
DeKalb Jail Shooting Leaves One Hurt: Police Say No Inmates Were Involved
A person was shot Monday night outside the DeKalb County Jail. Police say the wound was minor and no one inside the jail was part of it. What’s Happening: Police say the shooting happened in front of the jail complex. The victim was treated for a minor injury. Detectives are working to learn who fired the shot and why.
Cobb County inmate dies shortly after booking; cause of death under investigation
Officials identified the inmate as Kaleb Anderson.