Cobb police officer arrested after allegedly beating 10-year-old with belt, records show
A Cobb officer was arrested Tuesday and charged with two counts of child cruelty, the department announced Wednesday. Officer Tyler Bertolini, of Canton, is facing charges of first- and third-degree cruelty to children following an investigation from the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked at the Cherokee...
Georgia couple among 3 killed in 2-vehicle crash in Indiana
PENDLETON, Ind. (WISH) — Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on South State Road 67 near Pendleton, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators believe a black 2011 Nissan Titan was driving north in the South 5500 block of State Road 67 at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday...
Five arrested in Decatur drug bust after tip from citizen
Police say one of the suspects was found hiding in a crawl space inside the home.
Former employee accused of stealing more than $250,000 from Cherokee County
A former Cherokee County employee was charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars while working for the county.
McDonough Man Arrested After Traveling to Norcross to Meet 14-Year-Old
A 36-year-old McDonough man was arrested in Norcross after traveling to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl, according to Gwinnett County Police. What’s Happening: Jonathan Dismang communicated online with someone he believed was 14 years old, sent explicit pictures of himself, and asked to meet up,...
Sandy Springs officer allegedly helped girlfriend cheat Alpharetta police exam
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A Sandy Springs police officer found himself in hot water after allegedly helping his girlfriend cheat on an Alpharetta Police Department exam in August, according to records obtained by Appen Media. The Sandy Springs officer was a sergeant at the time but has been demoted...
Georgia snow threat: Models hint at weekend winter weather
ATLANTA - Temperatures will plunge on Thursday morning, setting up a one-two punch of winter weather threats across Georgia this weekend. While light snow is possible in the mountains Friday night, a second, more uncertain system could bring snow or a rain-snow mix to parts of metro Atlanta and Central Georgia by...
Metro Atlanta college student dies unexpectedly, university says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A college student from metro Atlanta died Tuesday after an “unexpected medical emergency,” Tuskegee University said. Conyers native Jade Callwood, 21, was a senior majoring in Environmental, Resources and Plant Sciences, the school said. The school did not specify Callwood’s cause...
Raccoon with rabies spotted in DeKalb neighborhood
A raccoon found dead in DeKalb County has tested positive for rabies.
Man arrested after intentionally setting fire to commercial building in Cherokee County on Christmas...
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A man was arrested after "intentionally" setting fire to a commercial building on Christmas Day in Cherokee County. Cherokee County Fire said firefighters were called to a structure fire on Marietta Road at around 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 25. When they arrived, crews observed smoke...

















