Man arrested for setting string of fires across Gwinnett, DeKalb and Walton counties
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A metro Atlanta man is facing multiple arson-related charges after investigators say he was behind a series of fires across three counties. Authorities in Loganville announced warrants have been obtained for 42-year-old Javon J. Heard of Lilburn following a coordinated investigation into fires reported March 26.
Man arrested in connection to arsons spanning 3 Georgia counties
After a coordinated investigation into a series of fires that spanned three Georgia counties, Loganville Police have arrested 42-year-old, Javon J. Heard.
Usher, Chris Brown tour | Fourth show added in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Usher and Breezy fans -- you have yet another opportunity to see the duo in Atlanta, now that a fourth show has been added at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium shared another update on Thursday, saying that there's been overwhelming demand for the R&B Tour. This comes just one day after MBS announce a third show. The newest show date is set Wednesday...
Person struck by train in downtown Atlanta Thursday night
ATLANTA - A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a train in downtown Atlanta Thursday night. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. near Ted Turner Drive. Officials say the victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. Their condition has not been released. No additional details...
Passenger dies after fiery crash during police chase in southeast Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A passenger died from injuries sustained in a fiery crash on Boulevard in southeast Atlanta early Friday morning after Atlanta police pursued a car suspected of being involved in car break-ins. The crash happened around 3 a.m. in the 900 block of Boulevard...
DeKalb County home riddled with bullets while family got ready for bed inside
Nearly a dozen bullet holes are scattered across the outside of a DeKalb County home.
Three East Cobb elementary schools to get new principals
New principals at two East Cobb elementary schools were appointed for the 2026-27 school year on Thursday, and the retirement of another K-5 principal at a school in East Cobb was announced. The Cobb County School District said that Dr. Christina Moll will be the new principal at Addison Elementary...
Late-Night South Cobb Drive Stabbing Leaves Woman Clinging To Life
A late-night argument inside a South Cobb Drive apartment turned bloody early Thursday, leaving a 32-year-old woman in the hospital after she was stabbed multiple times, according to Cobb County police. Officers say they found her at the scene and that she remains in critical but stable condition while detectives sort out whether the knife was used in self-defense. The...
Hartsfield-Jackson Airport reports spill of unidentified substance
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says an unidentified “petroleum-based product” has been located at the base of the airport where the Flint River emerges from under the airport. In an email shared with WABE by the Flint Riverkeeper, the airport’s Planning and Environmental Division contacted partners and water utilities...
Family of man killed outside Kroger in DeKalb County shooting spree mourns husband, father...
His sister-in-law said he was not homeless and they do not know why he was outside the store that morning.

















