Gwinnett County, GA – Update Today: Sheriff Addresses Open Letter
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gwinnett County, GA – The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office released a public statement Monday addressing concerns raised by local educators, signaling plans for direct talks with community leaders in the...
One Lane Blocked on I-285 South in Fulton County After Crash
One left lane is blocked on I-285 southbound past Hollowell Parkway at mile marker 11.5 in Fulton County due to a crash. The Georgia Department of Transportation is advising drivers to expect delays and use alternate routes. What’s Important: The estimated clearance time is 9:30 a.m. The crash is affecting...
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 19, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include armed and dangerous Clayton County teen, Decatur apartment fire, funeral home fire, lawsuit filed by former judge, former DeKalb schools superintendent in hot water.
Atlanta Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs and Jewelry Into Jail for Cash
Authorities in Atlanta have arrested a former jail nurse accused of using her medical access to move contraband into one of the city’s most closely watched facilities. According to records from the Fulton County Jail obtained by Fox 5 Atlanta , 34-year-old Naomi Marie Anthony of Decatur was taken into custody on...
Sunday night forecast
Cool week ahead with a chance of more winter weather.
Alpharetta mortgage broker finds new life helping people realize dreams
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After the Great Recession, Steve Beecham found himself at a crossroads. For the Alpharetta mortgage broker, the global market decline of 2007-2009 meant a dramatic dip in business, losing his office near Haynes Bridge Road and moving into his parents’ home. “I went from living...
Groundbreaking for the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
CUMMING, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is back!. For the fourth year in a row, Atlanta News First is partnering up with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to give away a brand new home and other prizes. The goal is to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital and its fight to end...
How This Hidden Gem Restaurant in a Historic Theater Won Hearts in Roswell, GA
Occupying the historic Roswell Theatre building on Canton Street, Lola’s Burger & Tequila Bar transforms gourmet burgers in Roswell into an art form using premium Snake River Farms beef. 🍔. This lively restaurant and sports bar opened in June 2020, bringing the Lola’s brand from Jacksonville, Florida, to downtown...
Police: Austell woman used bricks to smash door, shut off power during burglary
Elizabeth Montoya, 43, of Austell, is accused of using two bricks to break the back door window of a residence at 6021 South Gordon Road, Austell, on July 11 at 12:01 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. The damage that Montoya caused was valued at $1,500. Montoya later...
Gwinnett sheriff responds to teacher group asking for pause on ICE cooperation
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor said his office is "taking immediate steps" to meet with a teachers' union after the group issued a public letter calling for the sheriff's office to pause immigration operations in the county. What we know:. Sheriff Taylor said his office is...

















