Prolific fentanyl dealer with alleged cartel ties faces federal charges
ATLANTA — Kevin Martinez appeared in federal court Monday on charges related to his alleged distribution of significant quantities of fentanyl in the metro-Atlanta area. Martinez allegedly operated under the direction of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana drug cartel. “Martinez allegedly worked on behalf of a terrorist...
Construction starts on $4.16 billion Georgia 400 expansion, relief promised
A major highway overhaul in North Fulton and Forsyth will bring long-term relief for commuters, but the project is expected to take five years to finish.
Suspect facing more charges after being accused of killing security guard
Jordan Jones was protecting a woman at a Cobb County bar when he was shot and killed.
Peter Van Sant revisits a Georgia murder in new ‘48 Hours’ podcast
A sprawling 10-acre farm in Cherokee County, Georgia. A prominent attorney known to his family as “Big Daddy.” Charred remains on a burn pile. The Farris family murder case captivated viewers when it aired on “48 Hours.” Now CBS News correspondent Peter Van Sant is revisiting the story with more time and detail in a...
Cherokee deputies searching for man last seen near Hightower Road
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Cherokee County deputies are searching for a man last seen near Hightower Road and Creighton Road on Sunday morning. Authorities said Francisco Serrano Varela was last seen in the area around 5:30 a.m. wearing a black T-shirt, blue jeans, black and red tennis shoes, and a black hat with a red...
Shuchita Patel Announces Bid for Forsyth County Commission District 3
Cumming, GA, March 9, 2026: Finance professional and longtime North Georgia resident Shuchita Patel has announced her candidacy for Forsyth County Commissioner, District 3, positioning her campaign around issues such as fiscal accountability, affordable housing, and policies aimed at supporting working families....
Georgia man sentenced for negligent homicide connected to Arkansas rest stop death
OZARK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Georgia man pleaded guilty to reduced charges after he was found responsible for a man’s death at an Arkansas rest stop last year. Darrius Simmons, 31, of Duluth, Ga., pleaded guilty on March 6 to negligent homicide, theft of property and duty to give information and render aid charges.
Metro Atlanta city set to vote on removing free parking
A new, $20 million parking deck is set to open later this year at the corner of Highway 9 and Green Street.
Former sheriff who had successor murdered dies in prison
A former DeKalb County sheriff serving a sentence of life in prison for orchestrating the murder of his elected successor has died. According to multiple news sources, Sidney Dosey died March 2 at the age of 86 while behind bars. Dorsey was convicted of malice murder after recruiting a group of men to kill new...
20-Year-Old Killed In Alpharetta Electric Dirt Bike Crash
A 20-year-old man was killed Thursday when his electric dirt bike collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Douglas Road and Clubhouse Drive in Alpharetta, turning the busy stretch into a crash scene that kept Douglas Road closed for several hours as crews investigated and cleared the area. According...

















