DeKalb CEO says homelessness alone is not grounds for arrest
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson said the county will work to address homelessness while protecting residents’ dignity. County officials held a news conference to discuss housing investments, available resources and the relationship between state law and a local urban camping ordinance. Cochran-Johnson said the county has a responsibility to...
Woman shot, killed in car identified as mom of 3
A woman killed after a man opened fire on her inside a car leaves behind three young sons.
Rideshare driver shot after fight with passenger, police say
A rideshare driver was shot after a dispute with a passenger in southwest Atlanta, according to Atlanta police.
Teen walked up to man eating ‘tuna and crackers’ outside supermarket and blasted him...
A Georgia man has been convicted of murder for shooting an unarmed stranger five times while he sat outside a supermarket eating tuna and crackers. The post Teen walked up to man eating 'tuna and crackers' outside supermarket and blasted him 5 times for no apparent reason, jury finds first appeared on Law & Crime .
Earthquake Strikes Northwest Georgia, North and West of Atlanta
An earthquake struck northwest Georgia this morning, well north and west of the Atlanta metro area. According to USGS, at 7:53 am today near the town of LaFayette, Georgia, an earthquake struck from a depth of 4.8 km and a magnitude of 2.0. There were no reports of any damage or injuries.
Former Cobb County deputy dies in North Georgia flooding
Julie Ann Barrs of Ellijay died Nov. 5 after floodwaters swept her car away on Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County. Barrs was a former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy and the first woman on the department’s SWAT team. She is survived by her brother and two dogs....
Car engulfed in flames on interstate
A car was seen engulfed in flames on an Atlanta interstate Sunday evening, with emergency crews also spotted at the scene.
Driver sought after woman struck by Tesla in southeast Atlanta
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman connected to an aggravated assault investigation after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in southeast Atlanta. What we know:. The incident happened May 26 at 1206 Metropolitan Ave. SE. The adult female victim told officers...
‘I can’t fathom it’: Neighbor remembers former deputy killed in Georgia flooding
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County, south of McCaysville, where flooding also occurred. The Murray County coroner identified her as Julie Barrs. Barrs’ neighbor, Dottie Billingsley,...
Neighbor remembers former deputy killed in Georgia flooding
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County, south of McCaysville, where flooding also occurred. The Murray County coroner identified her as Julie Barrs. Barrs’ neighbor, Dottie Billingsley, said Barrs tried...
