18-year-old charged in deadly DeKalb pedestrian crash during police chase
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An 18-year-old is now facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle fleeing DeKalb County Police Department officers crashed into two pedestrians, killing a woman and seriously injuring a teenager. What we know:. Police say officers spotted the stolen vehicle around 3:30 p.m. April 16 near Snapfinger...
Manhunt in Cobb County for suspected child molester
The Cobb County Police Crimes Against Children Unit is seeking help identifying a man suspected in two child molestation cases.
Atlanta coffee house paints over mural paying tribute to the late Jovita Moore
Atlanta coffeehouse faces backlash for painting over mural of late Channel 2 anchor Jovita Moore. Coffee shop admits mistake and plans new mural.
Minimum wage increased for DeKalb County government workers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County has boosted its minimum wage, giving thousands of county workers a raise starting this pay period. “Now, that’s a good idea! Anything is better than nothing. I think that would be helpful,” said DeKalb county resident, Ms. Vertis. County...
Gaming machine dispute ends in NW Atlanta shooting
ATLANTA - An argument at a northwest Atlanta corner store led to gunfire on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. at the Pic 'n' Pay Food Mart, located at the corner of Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW and Regina Drive NW. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers...
ICE, Sandy Springs police arrest international fugitive wanted in Brazil homicide case
He is expected to be deported to Brazil to face charges.
Some MARTA riders express frustration with distribution of reduced-fare cards for new Better Breeze...
ATLANTA — MARTA offices saw a surge of riders on Friday looking to obtain reduced-fare cards, the kind used by seniors, those with mobility needs and other requisite circumstances, ahead of the push to launch the new Better Breeze orange tap cards this weekend. Several people in the long...
Cops Charge Atlanta Man After Infant Dies From Abusive Head Trauma
An Atlanta man has been arrested and charged after police say an infant died from abusive head trauma on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Authorities are keeping most details under wraps while they work to piece together what happened. According to 11Alive, Atlanta police said the child’s death was attributed to...
Georgia bank manager and mail carriers charged in $4.9 million mail theft scheme
Four people, including two Atlanta-area mail carriers and an Alpharetta bank manager, face federal charges after allegedly stealing mail and trying to cash a $4.9 million U.S. Treasury check, according to a federal indictment. What’s happening: A federal grand jury indicted the four on March 24. All four were scheduled...
Called for noise complaint, Atlanta officer ends up crowd surfing at teen party
The officer was dispatched after a complaint about loud music coming from two streets away and found a backyard party for teens.
