Man arrested in connection with body found in burning car in Ellenwood
Marcus Overstreet, 42, was arrested on July 22 in Union City for the alleged murder of Mario Culver, whose body was found in a burning car in Ellenwood in December 2024. Overstreet faces multiple charges, including malice murder, assault, battery, and several outstanding warrants in Fulton County for murder, armed...
Dashcam: 19-year-old arrested after police chase in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police say they've stopped a suspect linked to an armed robbery in another part of metro Atlanta. Authorities say the county's network of FLOCK cameras helped track down the wanted 19-year-old. What we know: — The Gwinnett County Police Department said on July 17,...
Homeowners take legal action after HOA’s sudden action causes dangerous issues: ‘We have children...
A judge has since issued a temporary restraining order. Homeowners take legal action after HOA's sudden action causes dangerous issues: 'We have children going to school without proper hygiene' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Father killed in DeKalb was trying to stop thieves from stealing lawn work equipment
Derek Cummings, 32, died on Friday after police say he was shot on Columbia Drive outside a fire station
Back-to-school event in East Point honors shooting victim
Research suggests that these hot temperatures can actually have an impact on your mental health. All I-85 southbound lanes were closed just past GA 400 late Sunday night. There are several factors that can contribute to an uptick in shootings over the summer months. 2 teenage boys shot, injured in...
Canton considering Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Plan
The Canton City Council is scheduled to discuss a concept plan for redevelopment in the area of Hickory Flat Highway and Marietta Road next week. Proposed transportation improvement projects in the “Hickory Flat Highway Gateway Concept Plan” include a new pedestrian bridge and a separate new bridge for vehicle...
Gwinnett community groups demand sheriff hold town hall on immigration enforcement
Lawmakers and community groups met with Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor Monday morning to discuss concerns over the county’s enforcement of Georgia’s immigration law, HB 1105.
Fake Romeos used Facebook, Instagram and other platforms in scheme to swindle women
ATLANTA — A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by...
Man suffers serious injuries after shooting in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that left a man with serious injuries early Monday morning.
5-Year-Old Fatally Shot Twin Brother With Gun Allegedly Found In Mother’s Purse In Decatur,...
A Georgia woman, 25-year-old Lanecia Bennett, is facing charges after her 5-year-old son allegedly shot her unsecured gun found inside her purse, killing his twin brother, Jeremiah George Jr. As reported by Law & Crime, citing local authorities, the incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24....