Serial rapist convicted in 1997 Kennesaw case
A serial rapist received two life sentences after being convicted of a Kennesaw rape case that was cold for 28 years. Jerry Lee Pruitt, 66, was sentenced by Cobb Superior Court Judge Julie Jacobs. His new sentence will run consecutively to a sentence he was already serving for another sexual assault in Alabama,...
Police arrest suspect in North Gwinnett Co-Op burglary
A Clarkston man who was participating in a work-release program for burglary convictions from last year has been charged with additional crimes stemming from last month’s burglary at the North Gwinnett Co-Op, according to Gwinnett County police. Lavan Hickman, 38, has been charged with burglary and criminal damage to...
Hundreds may have been exposed to latest Ga. measles patient
ATLANTA, Ga. - A new measles case has been reported in Georgia, at least the seventh in the past two years, state health officials said Friday. And the patient apparently has ties to Georgia State University and a restaurant, potentially exposing hundreds of people of more. The latest patient is...
DeKalb County shares fundraiser for family of fallen firefighter
DECATUR, Ga. - DeKalb County is asking the public to support the family of Master Firefighter Preston Fant, who died in the line of duty on Monday while battling a commercial warehouse fire in Stone Mountain. 75% off installation and replacement for LeafFilterLearn how you can save on gutter replacement...
Ben Crump convenes ex-Forest Cove tenants to sue landlord
Three years ago, the city of Atlanta evacuated around 200 low-income families from the notorious Forest Cove Apartments, which had been condemned in 2021, and rehoused them across the metro area. The city bulldozed the dangerous and dilapidated complex soon after. Even so, many of the relocated tenants are still...
Return to pre-COVID routines has brought Atlanta unhealthier air
As Atlantans have resumed their office commutes in the post-pandemic era, ozone levels in the metro area have ticked up, state data show.
Atlanta Metro faces Code Orange Air Quality Alert for September 12
ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Atlanta on Friday, September 12. The alert indicates that the outdoor air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, individuals sensitive to ozone, and...
City of South Fulton honors first responders
Separate events are being held this week to honor local first responders in Atlanta, recognizing their bravery and service to the community.
Two Pebblebrook High students charged after gun incident in school restroom
MABLETON, Ga - Two students have been charged after a fight inside Pebblebrook High School escalated when a gun was pulled, triggering a lockdown on campus. According to Cobb County Magistrate Court warrants, Jesus Arellano Hernandez and Isaac Morales Campos, both arrested Sept. 9, face multiple charges following the...
Woman attacked at MARTA station learns same suspect accused of attempted rape
A woman injured in an attack at a MARTA station was shocked to learn that her attacker is the same man accused of attempting to rape another woman outside a Target in Buckhead.
