Atlanta father jailed on manslaughter charge after boy, 3, drowns in Palm Bay hotel...
A 40-year-old Atlanta man remains jailed without bond after Brevard prosecutors upgraded charges in the death of his 3-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a Palm Bay hotel pool. Sharef Omar Smith, who Palm Bay police said made obscene gestures to hotel staff and paramedics as rescue efforts were underway for...
People Drive From All Over Georgia To Eat At This Funky Barbecue Restaurant
In Atlanta’s Memorial Drive corridor stands a barbecue institution so delightfully offbeat that the flying pig on its roof seems perfectly logical. Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a full-sensory experience where the aroma of slow-smoked meat hits you before you even park your car.
Atlanta officials point to heat as contributing factor in weekend violence
While every case is different, experts say there’s long been a documented connection between extreme heat and spikes in violence.
12 teens found living in church basement; fire marshal says it violated county codes
Firefighters determined there were 12 teens living at the church, roughly between the ages of 15 and 18. They were relocated to the church from another state-approved facility in the county.
A man’s body was found in a burning car. He was killed miles away,...
After fatally shooting a man in DeKalb County in late December, authorities said Marcus Overstreet wrapped the body in a...
Dunwoody police mourn sudden loss of detective
The Dunwoody Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own.
Katie Janness’ murder at Piedmont Park haunts Atlanta
It has now been four years since Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog, Bowie, were found brutally stabbed to death near the 10th Street entrance of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park—a case that remains unsolved and continues to haunt the city.
Atlanta ranks among worst U.S. cities for traffic, report says
Lauren Jobe with Consumer Affairs says although it may be frustrating for drivers, additional cars on the roads can actually be a good sign.
Body found near interstate, Andrew Young Blvd. SE on Sunday night
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating after a body was found near Interstate 75/85 southbound near Andrew Young Boulevard SE around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Numerous police officers responded to the scene and several lanes on the interstate were temporarily closed while police conducted their investigation. What we...
Cops Unveil Chilling Footage, Hunt for Suspicious Sedan After 18-Year-Old Slain in Shooting Rampage,...
The Atlanta police have intensified their appeal to the public, releasing new surveillance footage in connection with a fatal shooting spree that claimed the life of an 18-year-old and left five others wounded last Thursday. The video, distributed by authorities, captures a dark-colored sedan approaching the entrance...
