Contentious Debate: Father Allegedly Solicits $25,000 from Officer to Conceal Bullet Shot into Daughter’s...
WSB-TV Atlanta - 11/20/2025 01:36:00 PM. A DeKalb County father, Kenneth Colbert, has been charged with attempting to commit a felony after allegedly demanding $25,000 from a police officer. The officer's discharged gun had sent a bullet into Colbert's daughter's bedroom. The officer had initially offered to pay for...
Woman says ex shot her 10 times then drove around for hours as she...
A 23-year-old Georgia woman who was shot 10 times and survived recounted the terrifying experience.
Man arrested after firing gun near busy Cobb County intersection
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A man was arrested in Cobb County after opening fire at a busy intersection on Cumberland Parkway, police said. The Cobb County Police Department said officers responded to the 2400 block of Cumberland Parkway around 2:30 p.m. Sunday after reports of gunfire. The area is near a Publix and Home Depot.
This Georgia 24-Hour Restaurant Is So Beloved, Locals Hope Tourists Never Find It
I first wandered into Georgia Diner on a rainy midnight when the strip malls along Pleasant Hill felt like dozing giants and my appetite was a full marching band demanding attention. The neon glow cut through the drizzle with a promise of comfort, and the very first bite delivered on...
Man sentenced to life in 2022 Gwinnett County ‘execution-style’ murder
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted in a 2022 "execution-style" murder, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office. The backstory:. Prosecutors said Brian Sanchez Duarte, 32, was found guilty of malice murder in connection...
10 Georgia Butcher Shops Locals Swear Serve the Best Cuts
Georgia’s food scene shines bright with butcher shops that take meat seriously. From hand-cut steaks to specialty sausages, these local favorites have earned their reputation through quality and care. Whether searching for the perfect ribeye or exploring new flavors, these shops deliver cuts that keep customers...
Man critical after being hit by vehicle in Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 50-year-old man is in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle overnight in southwest Atlanta, according to police. Officers responded to the accident at 1885 Lee St. SW just after 4 a.m. Sunday. Police say the man was “transported by ambulance to Grady Hospital in critical...
Female pedestrian dies after being struck on Covington Highway
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle early Monday on Covington Highway, according to DeKalb County police. Officers responded around 1:50 a.m. to the intersection of Covington Highway and South Indian Creek Drive, where they found the woman in the roadway with severe injuries.
What’s Happening Behind Big Dan’s Car Wash?
There has been a buzz of curiosity circulating on social media regarding the construction happening behind Big Dans Car Wash. The location in question is situated between Big Dans and Tractor Supply on Cobb and Blue Springs. Many are left wondering, what exactly is being built in that spot?
Georgia Dept. of Education tells lawmakers it wants cellphone ban expanded to high schools
The Georgia Department of Education published its list of legislative priorities for the coming year and it includes raises for teachers and staff, free lunch for educators and an expansion of cellphone bans to Georgia high schools.

















