Police say man tossed meth during 112 mph chase
Kenneth Robert Taylor, 49, of Hiram, is accused of throwing two plastic bags, both containing methamphetamine, out of his 2025 Ford Ranger while fleeing law enforcement on Dec. 19 at 5:17 p.m. at the intersection of Oak Ridge Road and Ivy Pointe Row in Austell. The thrown bags were retrieved and their total weight...
DeKalb County families turn to extended-stay hotels as rents soar
A Georgia State University study reveals that more than 2,004 households — including at least 1,635 children — are currently residing in hotels across DeKalb County, as housing costs exceed wages and availability.
Boy, 15, Accused of Fatally Shooting Uber Driver, a 58-Year-Old Father of 2, Before...
A Georgia teenager has been charged with murder after authorities say he fatally shot an Uber driver and left the victim’s body on a roadway on New Year’s Day. Police in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville announced that 15-year-old Christian Simmons is being charged as an adult in connection with the death of Cesar...
Guns drawn on I-75 during traffic stop for wanted suspect
Guns were drawn during a traffic stop along I-75 Tuesday for a wanted individual, the Cobb Sheriff’s Office reports. An unidentified wanted suspect and his girlfriend were taken into custody “without incident” during the stop after members of the sheriff’s office’s Fugitive Unit were conducting surveillance on the...
Dramatic police chase to catch Gwinnett County burglary suspect caught on video
Newly released video shows the dramatic chase for a burglary suspect in Gwinnett County accused of terrifying a homeowner while she was home.
Marietta man accused of molesting 9-year-old on multiple dates
Sterling Nelson, 20, of Marietta is accused of child molestation on multiple dates at a Marietta residence, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Nelson is accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl on Jan. 1, 2025; on Feb. 18, 2025; and May 8, 2025, according to the warrant. Nelson is...
Uber driver charged with raping passenger in Cobb County
An Uber driver is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in metro Atlanta.
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...
Motorcycle driver found dead after crash on I-285 in DeKalb County
ATLANTA - A motorcycle driver was found dead at the scene of a crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the DeKalb County Police Department....
