Shooting reported overnight near I-85, Buford Highway
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday near Interstate 85 and Buford Highway. Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the area, but few details have been released as investigators work to determine what happened. Multiple agencies respond. Doraville
Cherokee County residents urged to prepare for severe weather as sirens remain down
Residents are being encouraged to have alternative ways to receive weather alerts.
We Found 6 New Restaurants Opening Across GA: Here’s the List
SAVANNAH, GA — Smashbird, a new fast-casual burger concept from owners Christine and David Cutlip, is targeting a mid-July opening at 13051 Abercorn St, Ste B5, Savannah, GA 31419, Christine Cutlip told Business Debut. The Cutlips also operate Savannah Seafood Shack, Savannah Smokehouse BBQ and Brew, Yatai Ramen + Yaki
Cherokee County tornado sirens down as afternoon storms approach | How to stay safe
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The tornado siren system for Cherokee County is not working, the county’s Emergency Management Agency said Thursday. “Cherokee County and its maintenance vendor have been working on a solution on an outdoor siren system outage, which affects all 58 outdoor sirens,” the agency said in
Cherokee County survivor details violent attack
A 23-year-old suspect was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to rape and aggravated battery, according to police.
Roswell to host meeting on Ga. 92 redevelopment
ROSWELL, Ga. — Residents who live near Bowen Road and Ga. 92/Woodstock Road are invited to a neighborhood meeting Thursday, June 18 to learn about traffic improvements related to a future redevelopment. The property is owned by SJC Ventures and will be turned into a new retail development and...
Suspect in Powder Springs home invasion taken into custody
The suspect in a recent Powder Springs home invasion has been arrested in Ohio, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Just before 3:30 a.m. last Friday, the Powder Springs Police Department received a 911 call reporting an intruder inside a home in the 4000 block of Marietta Street. Police say the homeowners
Forsyth County Commission to review rezoning for Home Depot
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission will review plans for a prototype Home Depot store during a June 18 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 110 E. Main St. in Cumming. To view an agenda or watch a video of the meeting, visit forsythco.com/Meetings.
Active shooter drill held at North Fulton school; Channel 2 goes behind the scenes...
The scenario began with simulated “shots fired” inside a school campus, followed by rapid police response, movement through the building and coordination at an incident command post.
VIDEO: Traffic stop takes unexpected turn after driver refuses to cooperate
A newly released video captures an encounter between a Gwinnett County police officer and a driver who authorities say refused to cooperate during a traffic stop before driving away.
