Armed suspect takes $800 cash from local register
Atlanta police released this video. Investigators need help identifying an armed suspect who stole $800 from a store register on Campbellton Road SW. Tipsters can submit anonymous information through Crime Stoppers for a reward of up to $5,000.
How many Peachtree Streets Are in Atlanta?
If you’ve ever tried navigating Atlanta with a GPS or asked a local for directions, you’ve probably encountered the city’s most famous quirk: streets named Peachtree seem to be everywhere. Turn left on Peachtree, continue onto Peachtree, then take a right onto… another Peachtree. It’s enough to make newcomers wonder if
‘It’s an eyesore’: Atlanta targets 5 long-abandoned properties for possible demolition
Five properties in northwest Atlanta that city officials say have been plagued by long-standing blight could eventually be condemned and demolished.
Driver sought after DeKalb crash knocks down power lines
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Police are searching for a driver who crashed into a power pole in DeKalb County early Thursday and then ran from the scene. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Bouldercrest Road near Bouldercrest Lane. The impact brought down several power lines, forcing authorities to shut...
Robbery suspect pulls gun on clerk, police need help to ID gunman
It happened while shoppers were browsing around the aisles and checking out. Atlanta Police released video of man who pulled a gun on a store clerk.
Atlanta food truck owner asks for help after theft
ATLANTA - An Atlanta business owner is asking for the public's help after thieves stole her food truck earlier this month. The Mac Queen food truck was taken from its Jonesboro Road location around Aug. 11. The owner said the thieves bypassed locks and made off with the entire setup.
Father claims suspect denies serial assault charges
Authorities believe a suspect tied to 25 sex crimes across Cobb and Douglas counties may be connected to an additional 2012 assault in Paulding County.
Overnight shooting damages cars, apartments in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating an overnight shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex that damaged cars and several units. Crime scene tape blocked tenants from entering their homes at the Village of Castleberry Hills apartment complex on McDaniel Street early Thursday morning. Pol
Creator of custom, souped-up go-kart now selling builds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta driver who turned to go-karts as a way to save money on gas is turning his experience into a business. SOTA uses a souped-up go-kart — a kids’ toy with a power washer engine — to get from point A to point B on regular gas.
Severe Storms Possible in Cobb County and Most of North Georgia
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain to north and central Georgia today, while triple-digit heat index values add to the hazardous weather concerns. Scattered storms remain possible Friday and Saturday, with some potentially becoming
