Truck catches fire in single-vehicle crash in metro Atlanta
Alpharetta Fire Department said a driver was sent to the hospital after a truck crashed into a fence and caught fire.
Georgia Weather Alert: 40 MPH Wind Gusts Target Atlanta and North Georgia From 8...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, Georgia – Drivers across metro Atlanta could feel sudden 40 mph wind gusts by 8 a.m. Sunday, creating hazardous crosswinds on major highways through early evening. According to the National Weather...
Passengers hurt after MARTA bus collides with van in DeKalb County, officials say
Eight passengers are reportedly hurt after a crash involving a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority bus and a van.
Cobb Police: No Signs of Foul Play in Death of Young Man at Fair...
The Cobb County Police Department is addressing community concerns following the death of a young man at Fair Oaks Park, stating that there are currently no signs of foul play. In a statement, police said they are aware of misinformation circulating on social media that has fueled speculation the death...
Man threatened to ‘shoot people up’ outside Atlanta nightclub, police say
The Atlanta Police Department says officers arrested a man on Valentine’s Day after he allegedly made threats and retrieved a gun outside a nightclub.
Sandy Springs Office Giant Sells on the Cheap as Voya Hangs On
Freestone Real Estate has snapped up the roughly 400,000-square-foot office complex at 5780 Powers Ferry Road in Sandy Springs from a Voya Investment Management subsidiary for $32.9 million. Voya is not bolting entirely, though; the firm will stay put in about 80,000 square feet under a lease that runs through 2027,...
Fugitive wanted in Iowa arrested during traffic stop in Gwinnett County, police say
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities in Gwinnett County announced the arrest of a fugitive wanted in Iowa. On Feb. 20, the county's Fugitive and Warrants Unit, with assistance from the U.S, Marshals, located and arrested Carter Lee. Lee was spotted in Gwinnett County and stopped in Chamblee after police...
GBI Agent reveals “shrine” to school shooters
Testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, concluded its first week on Feb. 20, 2026. GBI Special Agent Heather Lashley provided harrowing details about a "shrine" found in Colt Gray’s bedroom dedicated to the Parkland shooter. Our Rey Llerena has the latest as...
Staffing crisis may require cap on Fulton’s jail population, report says
Report: The staffing shortage `contributes to extreme violence and security violations, posing substantial risks to both residents and staff’ in the county's jail facilities.
Georgia Severe Storm Threat Builds This Afternoon as Supercells Target Atlanta-to-Augusta Corridor With 50–70...
GEORGIA — Strong to severe thunderstorms may ramp up this afternoon across parts of central Georgia, with the highest concern focused along and south of a stationary front. Based on the latest guidance and radar trends, supercells are considered likely in the most favorable corridor, and the primary threat may be...
