Man sues officials over false Walmart kidnapping arrest in Cobb
A Georgia man arrested after a brief interaction with a woman and her child at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the woman who reported him. What’s Happening: Mahendra Patel filed the lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia....
73-year-old dentist charged in deadly Atlanta shooting
The dentist who police say shot and killed a unhoused man at his closed dental office has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Rock band from Atlanta ‘devastated’ after sudden death of drummer
Atlanta-born and based rock band Manchester Orchestra announced drummer Timothy Very had died.
Dozens of officers surround Riverdale home
Police have not commented on what brought them to the home.
Man dies after running into traffic repeatedly, APD says
Atlanta police said a man was hit and killed after running into traffic over and over.
Pre-Dawn Gunfire Outside Lithonia Eatery Leaves Man Dead
A man was shot and killed early yesterday morning in Lithonia, according to DeKalb County police. Officers said they found the victim in the 1900 block of South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, which includes Petty Bone’s, and that he later died from his injuries. Investigators have not yet released his name as they...
Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights Violations After Arrest in Walmart Incident
Cobb County, GA – A Cobb County man who spent more than 40 days in jail on attempted kidnapping charges is now suing local officials and his accuser in federal court, claiming his constitutional rights were violated. Mahendra “Mick” Patel filed a civil rights lawsuit naming the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office,...
Manchester Orchestra drummer Tim Very dies, band confirms
ATLANTA - The drummer for the Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra has died, the group announced on social media Saturday. Tim Very had performed with the band since 2011, according to an online biography. In a heartfelt tribute posted to Instagram, the band described him as "instantly likable" with an...
Closing arguments in Tara Baker murder trial
The murder trial of Edrick Faust concluded Friday following 10 days of testimony regarding the 2001 killing of UGA student Tara Baker.
APD asking for public’s help locating ‘critical missing’ man last seen leaving hospital area
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 'critical missing' man. Investigators say 66-year-old Michael Owens was last seen leaving Piedmont Hospital located at 1968 Peachtree Road NW in a wheelchair on Feb. 13, just before 3:00 p.m. Owens is described as...
