Sandy Springs Finally Wins Its Battle To Ditch ‘Atlanta’ On Mail
After nearly 20 years of pushing the U.S. Postal Service to recognize its name, Sandy Springs is finally getting its wish. USPS has agreed to list “Sandy Springs” as the default city for most local mailing addresses instead of “Atlanta.” The change covers seven of the city’s eight ZIP codes and does not apply to ZIP...
Former Youth Pastor Convicted of Raping Two Children in Cherokee County
CANTON, Georgia – A Cherokee County jury found 26 year old Reyes Hernandez-Macario guilty on Thursday, March 12, 2026, of raping two pre-teen girls in separate incidents in Canton and Woodstock. The verdict followed a four day trial where jurors heard testimony from 18 witnesses, including the victims and medical...
Police searching Gwinnett neighborhood for suspects after late-night homicide
Police say the suspects ran from the scene after the homicide.
Atlanta Weather Alert: Thunderstorms After 5 a.m. Monday Could Soak Roads Before the Morning...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – Drivers across metro Atlanta could face wet roads and sudden downpours before the Monday morning commute as thunderstorms move into north Georgia during the early morning hours. Saturday...
The Massive Antique Store In Georgia That Takes Almost All Day To Explore
In North Georgia, one antique destination has become a favorite for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering something unexpected. Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors offers a shopping experience that feels more like a treasure hunt than a typical store visit. With large locations serving communities near...
Why Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA Still Works When So Many Malls Don’t?
On a summer morning in August 1999, the first shoppers arriving at the north entrance in Buford saw a 150-foot tower topped by a 12-foot statue of Button Gwinnett. Gwinnett County takes its name from him, and he was one of Georgia's three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Inside...
Body found in Forsyth County woods
The GBI and Cumming Police are investigating a mysterious death after a woman's body was discovered in a wooded area behind local businesses.
Cobb Mom Yanks 9-Year-Old From Kincaid After Chilling ‘Shoot Up the School’ Threat
A Cobb County mother says she pulled her 9-year-old son out of Kincaid Elementary after a classmate told him, "I'm going to shoot up the school." Jordan Benjamin says that on Feb. 11 she and her husband walked straight into the building without anyone stopping them or asking questions, and that the student who made...
Photographer Honored with Proclamation and Reception from City of Duluth
On March 9, the Duluth Historical Society and local photographer John Barfield presented one of Barfield’s framed photographs to the City of Duluth. The composite photo shows a dramatic parachute drop on top of a spectacular moment from a Duluth fireworks show. Barfield shared that the fireworks image was...
Appeals court sides with Cobb student in legal battle over suspension
The Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a Cobb Superior Court decision that upheld the suspension of a Cobb student as part of a years-long legal battle. The decision follows a long line of reviews and appeals, stemming from an incident in August 2023, resulting in a suspension of a North Cobb High School...
