Atlanta man dies at Troup County lake, 3rd swimmer to drown there this month
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office announced an Atlanta man had died while swimming at West Point Lake on Sunday.
Christopher Dontell Tearfully Apologizes At Sentencing
Christopher Dontell told the judge his involvement with Meagan Jackson was founded on 'deception and selfishness' at his sentencing for his role in Greg Rice's murder. (7/14/25)
Shanda Vander Ark Requests New Trial In Son’s Death
Sarah Boone, convicted of murdering her boyfriend Jorge Torres, complained that her appeal is in jeopardy because her attorney won't communicate with her. (7/14/25)
Atlanta man identified as drowning victim at West Point Lake
LAGRANGE, Ga. (WRBL) — An Atlanta man has been identified as the victim of a Sunday afternoon drowning incident at West Point Lake. Police say Deshun Mayfield, 32, was recovered from the waters near McGee Bridge Park on Sunday. A report of the incident states Troup County police received a call at 12:43 p.m. saying […]
Suspect charged with breaking into mailboxes in Kennesaw
Patrick Francis Kim, 30, of Braselton, is accused of prying open mailboxes and letters on July 4 at 7:50 p.m. at 3725 George Busbee Parkway in Kennesaw, in the Townpark Crossing apartment complex, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Kim was seen by a resident of the complex taking...
Free summer program helps metro Atlanta students
Metro Atlanta nonprofit Horizons Atlanta aims to give students a jumpstart in their career through its free summer learning program.
Police ID people killed in apparent murder-suicide in Stone Mountain
Police on Monday released the identities of the two people killed in what they believe to be a murder-suicide in Stone Mountain.
Gwinnett teen forced to cut himself by online predator as nationwide threat grows
A Gwinnett County mother discovered her 14-year-old had carved a stranger’s name into his leg with a knife. The texts that led to this horrifying act came while he was playing video games.
Snakes on a Train, Wrecks and Robberies: Georgia Passenger Train Lore
The legendary lore of West Georgia passenger train service reads like a adventure novel, filled with tales of mysterious wrecks, daring robberies and even snakes slitherling loose on a train.
Confederate Group Sues ‘Truth Telling’ Stone Mountain Exhibit About Slavery, Claims It Violates GA...
The Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) is suing to block a proposed “Truth Telling” exhibit at Stone Mountain Park, claiming it violates state law meant to protect Confederate monuments. According to Capital B News, the lawsuit was filed last week, challenging efforts to explore the site’s...
