‘Teen takeover’ mall rumors draw strong police response
After last weekend’s “teen takeover” in Cobb County, law enforcement was out in full force Saturday night.
Cops Nab Atlanta Couple in $130K Graveyard Marker Heist
An Atlanta couple is accused of pulling off a graveyard heist that police say stripped Crest Lawn Memorial Park of dozens of memorial pieces worth about $130,000. Investigators allege Emanuel Pena, 43, and Allison Pena, 39, stole bronze vases, bronze plaques and granite slabs last August. Both were arrested, booked...
Police increase presence across metro Atlanta amid teen takeover rumors
Popular gathering spots across metro Atlanta saw heightened law enforcement presence Saturday night following rumors of potential “teen takeovers.”
Cause of death for Lil Jon’s son released by medical examiner
MILTON, Ga. — The cause of death has been released weeks after Lil Jon's adult son's body was found in a pond. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's report lists that Nathan Smith died from "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use." It explained that a blood sample tested positive for psilocin, which was described...
Fire damages restaurant in Roswell
A fire burned a restaurant in Roswell on Saturday night.
Gwinnett resident switching candidacy hopes, will run for State House 97 seat
A Gwinnett County resident and small business owner is changing his focus for the 2026 Georgia primary elections and opting to run for a State House seat, instead of a Senate post. Jyot Singh will formally announce on Sunday that he will shift his focus to the Democratic candidacy with...
Rumi’s Kitchen reopening, plus more from metro Atlanta’s dining scene
A Caribbean brunch restaurant offers free meals, a bill supported by independent brewers is struck down, and a bevy of new restaurants are announced.
Crash ignites vehicle fire near Dunwoody Place in Sandy Springs
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A crash resulting in a vehicle fire prompted a large police and fire response on Dunwoody Place near the intersection of Northridge Parkway in Sandy Springs. 11Alive News has calls and emails out to Sandy Springs Police and Fire in hopes of obtaining preliminary information.
Cherokee County rallies behind teen with Hodgkin lymphoma
A Cherokee County teenager is battling cancer, and a fundraiser has been set up to pay for medical bills and to support her family. Reece Richards, 15, was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a GoFundMe set up by a family friend. “She has a long road ahead of her. Reece and her family need...
Fulton D.A.’s office says dismemberment, identity theft cold case is one of the worst...
Nicole Alston was found dismembered in burning trash bags thrown on the side of a county road in 2007.
