Former DeKalb police sergeant indicted in 15-year-old rape, kidnapping cold case
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A former DeKalb County police sergeant who is already facing a federal charge has now been indicted in a 15-year-old cold case involving the kidnapping and sexual assault of two teenage girls. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston and DeKalb County Police Chief Gregory Padrick...
Woman Says $2 Water Purchase Cost Her $2,400
The Atlanta water boy scam story is getting attention after a woman says trying to support a young street vendor with a $2 purchase ended with $2,400 disappearing from her accounts. Atlanta woman Monet Swann told 11Alive that she was driving near 10th Street and Techwood Drive in Midtown on...
Isaias’ threat to Georgia: Prepare now for storm’s impact
ATLANTA - Isaias continues to churn in the Gulf as it eyes making landfall as a tropical storm. North Georgia and metro Atlanta residents should be prepared now for hazards beginning on Friday. Here are some things you should do now to prepare. Isaias threatens Georgia. What we know:. Being...
Pakistani man living in Georgia gets 14-year sentence, ordered to pay $886K in elder...
GEORGIA (WRBL) — A Pakistani man living in Decatur has been sentenced to prison, ordered to pay restitution, and will be deported upon completion of his sentence after pleading guilty to a wire fraud scheme. Authorities say Javed Ashiq, 52, acted as a courier for a wire fraud scheme in which he picked up gold […]
Up to 100 homes evacuated as crew work to cap a massive gas leak...
People in or traveling through Sandy Springs should be aware that a gas leak has caused a temporary road closure of a major thoroughfare.
Townhouse catches fire in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was treated for smoke inhalation after crews battled a fire overnight at a townhouse in DeKalb County. The blaze happened at 824 Heritage Oaks Drive in Stone Mountain, fire officials said. The man, who authorities did not name, was taken to...
7-year-old child reported dead days after death
Investigators with the Jones County Sheriff’s Office were in Dekalb County Monday morning to attend the autopsy of a sevenyear- old child due to suspicions about the cause and manner of his death. JCSO Deputy Tabitha Coley was the first one on scene at a residence on Haley Street,...
After 5 years at the WNBA’s smallest venue, Atlanta Dream is moving all its...
Big news for Atlanta Dream fans: our beloved WNBA team is leaving the smallest WNBA venue and moving into State Farm Arena in 2027. And we couldn’t be more excited. Keep scrolling to learn more. Why is the Atlanta Dream moving to State Farm Arena?. With increasing fan demand...
Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday
Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said uncertainty remains high over the extent of the impacts and urged residents to monitor updates as the tropi
Duracell Opens $56 Million Atlanta R&D Center. Its CEO Shares What Comes Next.
ATLANTA, October 7 (HYPEPOTAMUS) - Duracell, the 100-year-old battery giant, has officially opened its new $56 million Global Innovation Center for Research and Development at Science Square Labs in Atlanta. First announced in early 2025, the 83,000-square-foot facility in West Midtown is set to serve as the central an
