Canton Boy Scout Saves Grandmother’s Life
A Canton boy scout is being recognized for saving his grandmother’s life after she fell into a pond and stopped responding while they were fishing together. What’s Happening: On Feb. 20, 2024, around 2 p.m., Mason Pulliam was at a pond with his grandmother, Connie Pulliam when she unexpectedly fell into the water.
Fulton County changes how it deals with animal control following deadly mauling
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County is changing how it handles animal control calls. The Fulton County Police Department will now respond to animal control calls instead of Lifeline Animal Project, which manages the county’s animal shelter. Lifeline will continue to manage the shelter, while the...
Midtown bar owner reports threatening call as case against Atlanta police officer moves forward
ATLANTA — The owner of a popular Midtown Atlanta bar said he received a threatening phone call just hours after meeting with prosecutors as a high-profile case involving an Atlanta police officer moves forward. James Nelson, owner of X Midtown on Piedmont Avenue, said the call came early Dec....
Atlanta Home Catches Fire, Fire Crews Rush to Scene
Fire Breaks Out at Atlanta Home, Crews Respond I want to start with what matters most right now. Late Monday […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
Teachers union sues metro county school district for breach of contract
The Georgia Association of Educators contends DeKalb County Schools is breaking the law by failing to give contracts to some 700 employees.
Volunteer Killed at Christmas Parade Was Directing Traffic When He Was Struck by Car....
A former sheriff’s office employee who continued serving his community as a volunteer was fatally struck by a vehicle while directing traffic for a Christmas parade. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and the Cumming Police Department announced Sunday, Dec. 14, that Robert Muth — a retired law enforcement...
Inmates allege empty extinguishers, failed response during jail fire
Two inmates at the Fulton County Jail are describing what they call "complete chaos" inside the facility when a fire broke out Friday evening.
DeKalb County opens $4 million ‘pet neighborhood’ shelter expansion
Most of the funding came from a special-purpose local option sales tax.
‘Everybody ran off’: Man runs after gun drops, goes off inside Gwinnett restaurant
The whole thing was caught on store surveillance video.
2 arrested after being caught on camera riding motorbikes into elevator, police say
What began as a dangerous joyride through a busy shopping area ended with two men arrested and a downtown Woodstock elevator left badly damaged, according to police.
