Fulton officials say police need to refer more people to new diversion center instead...
More than five dozen detainees at the Fulton County Jail are currently sleeping on the floor, while a new diversion center designed to help prevent overcrowding is struggling to fill its beds. Any police officer in the county is allowed to bring someone to the Center for Diversion and Services...
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office celebrates newest GED graduates
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the graduation of seven detainees from its GED program on Wednesday at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.
Man out of jail on domestic violence charges now kills girlfriend, GA cops say
A man accused of assaulting and kidnapping his girlfriend is now accused of killing her after his release from jail, Georgia authorities say. Investigators in Cobb County found the body Oct. 14 of 45-year-old Tange Davis , who police said was reported missing Oct. 11. Her son said he had last heard from Davis two...
“Unclean Process” Alleged in Cobb Police Chief Selection, Citizens Raise Real Questions and Concerns
Concerns are mounting among residents and community leaders over what many describe as an “unclean and politically influenced process” in the recent recommendation of Cobb County’s next Police Chief. While County Manager Jackie McMorris and Chairwoman Lisa Cupid have framed the recommendation of James Ferrell as a...
This patch of land in Alpharetta has gone up in value by 300% in...
The property is along North Point Parkway in Alpharetta.
Fulton County Jail ‘beyond an emergency,’ sheriff say
ATLANTA - Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat says conditions inside the Rice Street Jail are "beyond an emergency" and that county leaders have ignored his repeated warnings about the need for more staff and resources. What they're saying:. "For years, I’ve said Fulton County is in an emergency situation," Labat...
Woman left stranded at Hartsfield-Jackson after costly parking mistake get car back
ATLANTA - A Cherokee County woman says her car, which had been stuck at the world’s busiest airport for months after a parking mix-up turned into an expensive bill, has finally gotten it back. What we know:. Shortly after the story aired on FOX 5 Atlanta, Lisa Clough was...
No charges filed in Georgia animal attack that killed 62-year-old
ATLANTA, Ga. - A lack of evidence has led to charges not being filed in a deadly August animal attack that claimed the life of a great-grandmother in Georgia, according to police. Donna Nguyen, 62, died on Aug. 14 after a severe dog mauling, which happened on Aug. 1, according...
Owner demands green cards before paying for work done on home, contractor says
TUCKER, Ga. — A Tucker-based construction company says a local homeowner has refused to pay more than $30,000 for completed work, allegedly demanding to see the workers' green cards before releasing payment. Mario Aguinada, owner of Sun Dry Waterproofing, told 11Alive that his company performed foundation and...
Woman lost her arm during chase with Cobb officers over shoplifting. Now she’s suing
Terri Ball says she was an innocent passenger in the car, but suffered devastating injuries.
