Geo-fencing technology leads to arrest in 71-year-old grandmother’s cold case murder
Kay Thomasson, a 71-year-old grandmother known for her generosity, was murdered in her home on June 27, 2018.
Father of three fatally shot while chasing theft suspect
Derek Cummings, a 32-year-old father, was shot and killed while pursuing a theft suspect near a daycare center in DeKalb County. Cummings was described by family as a generous and hardworking man, leaving behind a fiancée and three children, including a newborn. Cummings' mother has started a GoFundMe campaign...
Mother of 5-year-old killed in DeKalb County apartment shooting granted bond
Lanecia Bennett, charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, was granted bond despite not pulling the trigger in her son's shooting death. Bennett's 5-year-old son was shot by his twin brother after finding a loaded firearm in Bennett's nightstand; other young children were present in the apartment....
Body found on I-75/85 SB in northeast Atlanta prompts homicide investigation, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Numerous police cars could be seen on Interstate 75/85 southbound connector in northeast Atlanta, as a homicide investigation has started. According to police, a body was found in I-75/85 SB at Andrew Young Boulevard SE just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. Atlanta News First...
Suspects toss out guns during I-20 chase in DeKalb County
The chase ended when the suspects hit a curb and crashed.
Atlanta Endures 22 Shootings in 72 Hours Leaving 4 Dead and Several Injured Amid...
As Atlanta grapples with a surge in gun violence, residents awoke yesterday to news of a harrowing 72-hour period during which at least 22 people were shot, four fatally, across multiple incidents citywide. 11Alive reported that these shootings, spanning from Thursday to Sunday, were mostly unconnected; however, a...
12th & James apartments will convert to affordable housing
More than 200 apartment units in northwest Atlanta will be converted into affordable housing options for current and future tenants. Why it matters: Preserving or adding new affordable housing choices in the city helps residents find stable housing amid gentrification and high listing prices. The latest: Atlantica...
16th Annual African Dance and Drum Festival Brings African Rhythms to Atlanta
The sounds of Africa echoed through the halls of Tri-Cities High School this weekend as dancers and drummers from across the continent gathered for the 16th Annual Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival, a three-day celebration of the region’s culture. The festival, which began on Friday, July 25, runs through...
Georgia’s New Legislation: What You Need to Know About the Public Smoking Ban
The Drive Towards Smoke-Free Public SpacesIn a significant move to protect public health, the Atlanta City Council voted to impose a wide-ranging ban on...
Motorcyclist dies after being thrown from bike in crash along I-285
One person is dead following a Sunday afternoon crash on Interstate 285 eastbound in DeKalb County. Around 2:20 p.m., DeKalb...
