Two men who supplied kilos of cocaine to drug dealers in Florida, Georgia sentenced...
STATESBORO, Ga. – Two men who were convicted of supplying kilograms of cocaine into Georgia and Florida for a major drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced to federal prison, according to the US Department of Justice in the Southern District of Georgia. Pedro Castro-Vasquez, aka “Chipo,” 53, of Puerto...
Evacuations underway as more than 170 wildfires rage across multiple states: ‘It’s very unsettling’
Air quality alerts warn residents to stay inside. Evacuations underway as more than 170 wildfires rage across multiple states: 'It's very unsettling' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Letter alleging corruption and fraud
A bombshell letter at Atlanta's City Hall raised eyebrows all day. It was written by a handful of inspector general employees and sent to the mayor and council on Monday. it requests the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI and the state Attorney General take over many of the criminal investigations the IG's Office was...
Harmful Education Policies for Blacks in Georgia
According to Color for Change, there are …several education bills that could disproportionately harm Black communities in Georgia, either directly or indirectly. These legislative efforts have sparked debate among educators, parents, and advocacy groups, who argue that such measures may infringe upon student rights,...
Suspect standing trial 35 years after brother and sister killed in DeKalb County
John and Pamela Sumpter were stabbed to death in a Stone Mountain apartment in 1990.
After Mom’s Oldest Son Was Found Dead in a Car and the Shooter Walked...
Authorities have released little information about Malachi Mitchell's killing but say "every aspect of this case is being thoroughly examined"
Tax-dodging attorney gets law license suspended
The Atlanta-area lawyer was sentenced to 23 years for his role in the case, which was described as a shady tax dodge for the wealthy.
Former Clayton sheriff Victor Hill loses appeal in excessive force case
Atlanta's federal appeals court has rejected a bid by former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill to end an excessive force lawsuit filed by a former jail detainee.
Man found dead at DeKalb County gas station; investigation underway
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man was found dead at a gas station off Interstate 20 in DeKalb County. It happened around 7:10 p.m. Tuesday. What we know: — Officers arrived at the Shell gas station located in the 2900 block of Panola Road. According to the DeKalb County...
Storms bring down trees, knock power out for thousands
A line of severe storms that pushed through north Georgia knocked out power for thousands. As of 9 a.m., the largest Georgia Power outages are in Cherokee County (5,169), Floyd County (1,285) and Haralson County (507). [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Georgia EMC reports its largest outages...