Two suspects indicted in death of teen during Cobb apartment shootout
A 17-year-old boy was killed during a shootout after two suspects attempted to take his gun, according to an indictment ...
Police identify man arrested after his mom, her boyfriend’s bodies found after SWAT standoff
Police found Marvin Spencer and Henretta Russell's bodies inside the apartment.
Police Investigate Shooting in Southwest Atlanta, 24-Year-Old in Critical Condition
Details remain scarce on a shooting incident that occurred earlier this week at a location in Southwest Atlanta. Law enforcement officers from the Atlanta Police Department rushed to the scene at 50 Mount Zion Road SW on March 6th, after receiving reports of a shooting around 6:36 p.m. Officials disclosed to Atlanta...
Man accused of killing mom, her boyfriend before SWAT standoff identified
ATLANTA — Atlanta police have identified a man accused of killing his mother and boyfriend before holding another woman at knifepoint during a SWAT standoff. Neil Russell, 44, is currently being held in the Fulton County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment and possession of a knife during the...
Daylight Saving Time begins | Spring forward!
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 a.m., when all clocks are set forward one hour. This is also a great time to check and change the smoke detector batteries in your home. A message from the Georgia Fire Commissioner As Daylight Saving Time begins, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F....
Strong to severe storms move into area overnight into Sunday morning
Spotty showers and overcast skies Saturday will make way for increasing storm overage overnight into Sunday morning. While a widespread severe weather event is not expected, areas of gusty winds and the potential for small hail or a brief tornado does exist for parts of the Big Bend and South Georgia on Sunday....
How Did Smyrna, Georgia Get its Name?
Smyrna, Georgia—now a thriving suburb of Atlanta—owes its name to an ancient city across the world, with deep biblical roots and a history steeped in faith and community. But how exactly did this bustling city in Cobb County come to be called Smyrna? The answer lies in the traditions of early settlers and the...
Angie Stone Funerals Set For Atlanta & South Carolina With Tyler Perry, Kirk Franklin...
Angie Stone had a mezzo-soprano voice; she had an extraordinarily high range for mezzo-soprano singers. She was a game-changer in R&B.
Rockdale County deputies arrest one of their top 10 most wanted
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested someone on their top 10 most wanted list.
Spelman student charged in wrong-way DUI crash that shut down I-75/I-85
The 17-year-old passenger was sent to the hospital with serious injuries.