Neighbors outraged after construction for pickleball courts begins in Roswell neighborhood
Homeowners in Roswell are opposing the construction of pickleball courts behind their homes, citing noise concerns and potential impacts on property values.
Pickens County officials urge caution, preparation ahead of winter storm forecast
At the county commissioners meeting Tuesday officials warned residents to take seriously the forecast of winter weather for Pickens and the region over the next few days. Commission Chair Kris Stancil said the predictions vary greatly among sources now, but they should become clearer by the weekend when everything...
Georgia 400 NB in Forsyth County reopens after crash causes major delays
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A crash closed all northbound lanes of Georgia 400 in Forsyth County on Wednesday evening, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The crash happened on Georgia 400 at Bottoms Road around 6:10 p.m. and forced all northbound lanes to close for...
Dillard’s at Mall of Georgia catches fire Wednesday night
BUFORD, Ga. - Firefighters responded to a business fire at Dillard’s at the Mall of Georgia Wednesday evening after a dumpster fire spread to the exterior of the building. Crews were called to the store at 3333 Buford Drive in Buford around 7:28 p.m. after 911 callers reported flames coming from a dumpster and...
DeKalb County police mourning death of retired K9 Officer Drago
K9 Drago served DeKalb County alongside his handler, Master Police Officer Burrell Daniel, for nearly eight years.
Man dies after eviction attempt turns into hours-long SWAT standoff in DeKalb County
A SWAT standoff that lasted for nearly 12 hours ended on Thursday after a man and police exchanged gunfire.
2 men found shot to death at troubled DeKalb condo complex
Two men are dead after a shooting at a troubled condo complex in DeKalb County. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Brannon Hill condominiums. Detectives confirmed to Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach that two men were found dead inside a car on Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m....
Assistant principal accused of using ‘stacking’ method to steal from Walmart for months
CANTON, Ga. (WKRC) – An assistant principal was accused of stealing from Walmart over a two-month period. According to The Cherokee Tribune, citing information from the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Courtney Janell Shaw was taken into custody on Monday after she allegedly stole from Walmart for about a...
Cobb County teacher saves choking seventh-grader: “I just reacted”
The quick thinking of a Cobb County English teacher saved the life of a seventh-grader who started choking after lunch.
Cherokee County, GA – Winter Weather Alert: Cold, Freezing Rain Risk Tonight; Residents Urged...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cherokee County, GA – Winter weather is expected to move into Cherokee County beginning Friday night, bringing a heightened risk of freezing rain that could create dangerous travel conditions and potential...
