DeKalb Police discover large amount of drugs during traffic stop
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple people were taken into custody during a traffic stop in DeKalb County, police said. The department said around 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, officers tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Candler Road near H.F. Shepard Drive. The car pulled into a...
DeKalb condo owner has nearly $3K water bill, but HOA won’t let plumber fix...
A DeKalb County condo owner says she was shocked to receive a water bill for nearly $3,000 after months without receiving any statements and now claims her homeowner’s association is preventing a plumber from accessing a key area needed to determine what caused the spike.
Former DeKalb sheriff admits to having sheriff-elect Derwin Brown killed in newly released recording
In the recording disgraced former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey admits to orchestrating the assassination of sheriff-elect Derwin Brown.
Fulton County high schooler tased by officer during bus confrontation
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Thursday confrontation between an officer and a student on a Fulton County school bus ended with the officer firing a Taser, according to the school district. The bus was carrying Langston Hughes High School students. Fulton County Schools said the officer has...
Suwanee woman scammed out of more than $25,000, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Suwanee Police Department said it is investigating a scam in which a resident lost more than $25,000 after suspects impersonated law enforcement officers. Investigators say in October individuals claiming to be members of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office contacted the...
Alpharetta jail reopens, ready to accept inmates
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — After months of preparation, the jail in Alpharetta is back in action. City officials marked the reopening Dec. 15 with a ribbon cutting in what had been the Fulton County North Annex Jail. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office withdrew its operation of the facility in September, leaving Alpharetta the...
Cobb mail carrier was stealing AT&T rewards instead of delivering them, police say
A mail carrier is being accused of stealing the mail she was supposed to be delivering.
National Ugly Sweater Day: Freebies & discounts on Dec. 19th & 20th
National Ugly Sweater Day is always the third Friday in December — which lands on Friday, Dec. 19th in 2025. This is a day to wear your favorite holiday-themed sweater. It’s a fun way to embrace humor, holiday spirit, and a dash of friendly competition. It doesn’t matter...
Gwinnett schools could be next district to change how students use phones on campus
Gwinnett County is set to vote on a new policy banning phone usage for students, aligning with a recently signed statewide law.
Georgia swears in its youngest state representative
Akbar Ali, 21, was sworn in as the youngest member of the Georgia State House of Representatives on Thursday.
