Man killed in Tucker townhome shooting identified; 1 arrested
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A 28-year-old man faces a felony murder charge after a fatal shooting inside a Tucker home left a 29-year-old man dead Monday afternoon. Officers responding to a 4:30 p.m. call on Monday discovered 29-year-old Ty'shawn Frank dead from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence in the 6100 block
Smyrna man accused of grabbing officer’s gun during Best Buy shoplifting arrest
Myles Allen Bradley Virgile, 24, of Smyrna, was stopped by police for shoplifting at Best Buy, 2460 Cobb Parkway S., Smyrna, on Aug. 10 at 10:48 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Police returned a warrant through the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office for theft by shoplifting. Once
A Mavis Manager Allegedly Helped Steal 438 Tires From His Own Store — and...
Nobody broke into the Mavis Tires and Brakes on Chastain Meadows Parkway. Nobody had to. According to Cobb County court records, the man loading tires into a truck after hours simply had a manager waiting to let him in. That's the detail that turns this from a small-time theft blotter...
Armed suspect takes $800 cash from local register
Atlanta police released this video. Investigators need help identifying an armed suspect who stole $800 from a store register on Campbellton Road SW. Tipsters can submit anonymous information through Crime Stoppers for a reward of up to $5,000.
How many Peachtree Streets Are in Atlanta?
If you’ve ever tried navigating Atlanta with a GPS or asked a local for directions, you’ve probably encountered the city’s most famous quirk: streets named Peachtree seem to be everywhere. Turn left on Peachtree, continue onto Peachtree, then take a right onto… another Peachtree. It’s enough to make newcomers wonder if
‘It’s an eyesore’: Atlanta targets 5 long-abandoned properties for possible demolition
Five properties in northwest Atlanta that city officials say have been plagued by long-standing blight could eventually be condemned and demolished.
Driver sought after DeKalb crash knocks down power lines
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Police are searching for a driver who crashed into a power pole in DeKalb County early Thursday and then ran from the scene. The crash happened around 6 a.m. on Bouldercrest Road near Bouldercrest Lane. The impact brought down several power lines, forcing authorities to shut...
Robbery suspect pulls gun on clerk, police need help to ID gunman
It happened while shoppers were browsing around the aisles and checking out. Atlanta Police released video of man who pulled a gun on a store clerk.
Atlanta food truck owner asks for help after theft
ATLANTA - An Atlanta business owner is asking for the public's help after thieves stole her food truck earlier this month. The Mac Queen food truck was taken from its Jonesboro Road location around Aug. 11. The owner said the thieves bypassed locks and made off with the entire setup.
Father claims suspect denies serial assault charges
Authorities believe a suspect tied to 25 sex crimes across Cobb and Douglas counties may be connected to an additional 2012 assault in Paulding County.

















