After 17 arrests at The Battery, police brace for new ‘takeover’ at Cumberland Mall
Police say they are preparing for more so-called ‘takeover’ events after chaos at The Battery Atlanta led to 17 arrests last weekend.
Man found with over a kilo of meth sentenced to 30 years
A Fannin County man convicted of trafficking over a kilogram of methamphetamine in Cherokee County will spend three decades in prison. On Feb. 24, a Cherokee County jury found Ricky Wright, 39, of Fannin County guilty of trafficking methamphetamine, and on Feb. 25 he was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Shannon...
Three people sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine in Cherokee County
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Three people, including two repeat offenders, were sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine in Cherokee County, according to the county's district attorney's office. During overnight hours in March 2025, a traffic stop led a Woodstock police officer to find over 175 grams of meth packed...
Kyle Bassinga: Atlanta-Area Residents Call Cap On Cobb County After Black Man Found Dead,...
There has been a significant uptick in Black folks being found hanged in recent years. BOSSIP has published numerous posts about hangings, and in almost all those cases, police conclude that “there is no evidence of foul play,” much to the chagrin of the victims’ families and the Black community at large. Hanging and...
Woman charged with murder in death of woman found dismembered 19 years ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman found dismembered in 2007. Angel Thompson was indicted on more than 80 counts by a Fulton County grand jury, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, concealing a death, and dozens of...
Three people in country illegally arrested following meth lab bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — Three men have been arrested and accused of operating a methamphetamine conversion lab in the backyard of an Atlanta-area home, federal authorities said. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia, Sergio Cortes-Nieto, 53; Jose Angel Cortes Raquel, 39; and Christian...
Developer pivots on office building at Alpharetta site
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — The Alpharetta City Council considered a pivot to build homes on a tract near Ga. 400 amid concerns about the marketability of offices. At their Feb. 23 meeting, council members unanimously approved rescheduling a vote to April 13 for approving master plan changes to allow the change.
Tucker Restaurant Week offers daily specials at these 32 local eateries
Tucker Restaurant Week goes from Tuesday, February 24 to March 1, 2026. Check out the participating restaurants, below, which are all running a special of some type during these five days. Through the links provided, you can look at each venue separately to find its options for dine-in, patio dining,...
Collapsing lake spillway in Dunwoody leading to concerns
DUNWOODY, Ga. — People in Dunwoody are concerned after they said a spillway for a manmade lake collapsed. Now, some of them want the city to step in and fix it. The city, however, said it is not their property or responsibility. The spillway is on the property of...
Hidden In Historic Parson’s Alley This Duluth Georgia Gem Serves Meat Dishes That Fall...
Tucked into a charming corner of Duluth, Georgia, Falling Rabbit Restaurant delivers a dining experience that quickly turns first time guests into loyal fans. This inviting neighborhood gem is known for its expertly prepared slow cooked meats that truly fall off the bone, infused with deep flavor and crafted with...

















