Man shot during attempted robbery, police say
ATLANTA — A man has been hospitalized after a shooting in SW Atlanta Friday evening. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. It all began during an attempted robbery in the 2800 block of Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SW just before 7 p.m., according to Atlanta investigators’ preliminary information
Cobb approves $30M bond, tax break to keep J.E. Dunn in county
CUMBERLAND — This week, the Development Authority of Cobb County unanimously approved a $30 million bond and tax abatement to help keep a construction business in the county. The bond, approved for J.E. Dunn, a construction management and contracting company, allows the company to move forward with purchasing an office
Off-duty APD detective arrested for shoplifting beer, deputies say
An off-duty Atlanta police detective was arrested after allegedly stealing a 12-pack of beer from a Canton Publix, according to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office records. Ronald Sluss was caught on surveillance footage bypassing checkout lines while driving an APD undercover truck, deputies stated. APD relieved Sluss of
Cobb County sheriff’s deputy attacked at jail
A Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was attacked by a detainee at the Cobb Adult Detention Center, the sheriff’s office said in a Friday news release. The sheriff’s office did not reveal when the attack happened or how the detainee was able to get to the deputy, but said the deputy sustained a concussion and a broken jaw.
Fire reported at Atlanta gas station, restaurant
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A fire broke out Friday night at an Atlanta gas station and restaurant, according the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department. The fire happened on the 1600 block of Stanton Road SW. “Firefighters arrived to find moderate smoke coming from the rear of a one-story...
Clayton County saves 329 jobs in $27M Filet of Chicken deal
Dr. C.H. Braddy, Chairman of the Development Authority of Clayton County (DACC), joined us to discuss the rapid negotiation that saved hundreds of local manufacturing jobs in Forest Park, Georgia.
Michael Jordan’s Incredible Gift to a Major Southern University Revealed
Photo credit: Getty Images Michael Jordan has continued to show his support for the next generation and their dreams. This time, he and the Jordan Brand have helped fund a major program at Morehouse College. According to a release from the university, Jordan and the Jordan Brand committed more than $1 million to fund
Fun Spot America sells off entire amusement park
Fun Spot America Atlanta in Fayette County is selling off all remaining rides, arcade games and equipment in an online auction. The shuttered theme park closed its doors permanently at the end of July.
Two former Fort Pierce boys fatally shot in Georgia on Sept. 20
DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA – Two former Fort Pierce youngsters were fatally shot on Sept. 20 in unincorporated Stone Mountain, Georgia in DeKalb County, according to the DeKalb County Police. On Sept. 22, DeKalb County Police arrested Julian Ellis, 18, for allegedly fatally shooting Jamarion Rolle, 11, and Ja’khi Clark,...
2 shot after argument escalates into gunfire, police say
A shooting investigation is underway at 852 and 847 Ralph David Abernathy Road on Friday afternoon, after two people were wounded by gunfire, Atlanta police said.
