Alpharetta GA

The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 200-gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on March 30. The overflow, resulting from debris, occurred at 5690 Old Stilesboro Road NW in Acworth, and discharged into a tributary to Allatoona Creek. The Water System was notified of the overflow on March 30 at...

A quinceañera celebration along Buford Highway in Chamblee turned into a crime scene early Saturday when three juveniles were shot near an event hall, leaving one in critical condition and two with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Officers say the victims had been attending the party when gunfire...

A new bakery is open in downtown Woodstock, offering a variety of cake pop flavors. Pop Chicks Bakery opened March 20 at 117 Mill St., Suite 100 in downtown Woodstock. Owner Raye Trayor said Friday that the first week of business "has been amazing." "We've only had one kind of slow day, but business has gone well so...

Violators will face a $1,000 citation, which will be issued by mail.

FAIRBURN, Ga. — A man crashed into the back of a truck on I-85 in south Fulton County early Monday morning, with EMS reportedly finding a cell phone in his lap when they got on scene and the appearances that he "was actively watching a podcast" when the crash occurred.

An off-duty Cobb County police officer on an early-morning drive spotted an intense house fire on Mt. Tabor Church Road near Dallas and quickly called Paulding County Fire & Rescue shortly before 5:30 a.m. Sunday. When firefighters arrived, they found the home engulfed in flames and a man trapped in a bedroom inside,...

A green flash in the sky blinded pilots flying in Gwinnett County. The flash led police to a teenager with a machine gun near Gwinnett Place Mall. Pilots told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson that it’s a problem that happens far too often. When the light...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was convicted of brutally assaulting a woman at a Canton apartment, the Cherokee County district attorney said. Desmond Marquis Herbin attacked the woman on Nov. 20, 2023, according to prosecutors. The woman was in an abusive relationship with Herbin, and when...

Downtown Canton is celebrating National Mom & Pop Business Owners Day on March 29. Residents are encouraged to shop locally and support small, family-run stores that contribute to community events, youth programs, and neighborhood causes throughout the year.

Homeowners in Fulton County whose property is their primary residence may qualify for a Homestead Exemption that lowers property taxes. Additional exemptions may apply based on age, income, disability, or veteran status. The application deadline is April 1. Apply online or at a Fulton County Board of Assessors...