Man tried to kidnap 10-year-old boy on Springbrook Trail: warrants
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 69-year-old man remains jailed without bond after authorities say he attempted to forcefully push a 10-year-old boy into his truck the evening of May 14 in Smyrna. What we know:. A warrant shows Jean Bellony, 69, tried to entice a 10-year-old boy with ice cups...
DeKalb police sergeant receives national award for work with youth programs
A DeKalb County police sergeant is receiving one of the first “Hometown Hero” awards in the country for his work helping connect young people with law enforcement.
Distillery in metro Atlanta declares bankruptcy, tells customers it isn’t closing
The company behind Legends Distillery in Cumming, Spirits of the USA LLC, declared bankruptcy, but says it has no plans to close.
Georgians honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
ATLANTA - Communities across metro Atlanta gathered Monday to honor the sacrifices of America’s fallen service members during Memorial Day ceremonies, parades and tributes held throughout the region. What we know:. At Stone Mountain, veterans and community members participated in the annual Memorial Day Rock March, car
William Root House, Circa 1845, Marietta
The William Root House is a typical I-House form with a shed room at the rear (Plantation Plain), enhanced by a vernacular Greek Revival portico. Built circa 1845, it is one of the oldest houses in Marietta and an inspiring preservation success story. It was facing demolition when it was saved by Cobb Landmarks and now
Gwinnett County police searching for critically missing man
Police say he was last seen wearing blue jeans with a black shirt.
Cobb man sentenced to life for murder of influencer girlfriend
A Cobb County man convicted of murdering his roller-skating influencer girlfriend will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Following a trial that gripped the local community, a Cobb County judge handed down the absolute maximum sentence to 24-year-old Eugene Louis-Jacques, ordering him to serve life in prison witho
Metro Atlanta business lays off 100 staff, declares bankruptcy
Sandy Springs-based Bitcoin Depot announced a voluntary bankruptcy on May 18 and announced layoffs for 109 staff at the corporate office.
Bystander killed after car loses control in pursuit crash, GSP says
A woman who was just in the wrong place at the wrong time has been killed in a pursuit crash, Georgia State Patrol said Monday.
Drivers question accuracy of school zone speed camera citations
More Georgia drivers are coming forward with concerns about school zone speed camera citations after a Channel 2 Action News investigation raised questions about tickets issued outside posted enforcement hours and when warning lights were not flashing.
