Fifth suspect arrested in Atlanta bartender’s killing
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the killing of Jamal Parker, a 37-year-old Atlanta bartender whose dismembered body was found in the Dog River Reservoir in May. What we know:. Douglas County deputies arrested Jacob Benjamin Wilson, 30, on Wednesday, Sept. 30, on...
4th suspect arrested in fatal shooting of 19-year-old at gas station, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police said they’ve arrested a fourth suspect in the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old man at a gas station in April. Around 10:15 p.m. on April 8, officers responded to a person shot at the Chevron at 2656 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy. NW.
DeKalb County inmate killed after bond paid
The family of 24-year-old David Wright is demanding an official investigation into DeKalb County Jail operations after attorneys alleged six inmates violently killed him one day after his arrest.
NORTH GEORGIA BURN BAN TO BE LIFTED OCTOBER 1
The summer ban on outdoor burning in 54 northern Georgia counties will be lifted on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The annual restrictions are imposed by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division from May 1 through the end of September to protect air quality from emissions that may increase ground level ozone during th
Family demands answers after man killed in DeKalb County jail
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The family of a 24-year-old man killed while being held in the DeKalb County jail is demanding an investigation into how he died while in custody. David Wright’s parents and their attorney spoke publicly about his death during a news conference Friday, questioning how Wright could have been violent
Atlanta resident accused in $50K fraud scheme targeting elderly victim
An Atlanta resident is facing charges after police linked him to an alleged $50,000 fraud scheme that targeted a 70-year-old victim.
McDonald’s employee who drove rental car to execute his co-worker in revenge attack learns...
Clark was in his car, taking a break for lunch, when Riley pulled up next to him and opened fire. The shooting was captured on surveillance video. The post McDonald's employee who drove rental car to execute his co-worker in revenge attack learns his fate first appeared on Law & Crime .
Lilburn Man, 64, Gets Life Plus 25 Years for Killing Ex-Wife’s Sister at Store
A 64-year-old Lilburn man has pleaded guilty to gunning down his ex-wife's sister and wounding her brother inside a local convenience store, bringing a years-long criminal case to a close with a sentence of life in prison plus 25 years without the possibility of parole. Teodros Shibeshi admitted to malice murder, posse
Burnt car, gunfire leads to murder charge in NW Atlanta shooting
Atlanta police obtained arrest warrants for Leevonny Walker in connection to a fatal shooting and arson on Howell Mill Road NW. Authorities said Walker, who faces murder and firearms charges, was already in custody at the Fulton County Jail on unrelated charges. Investigators recovered two damaged vehicles tied to the.
One of Georgia’s largest counties wants to raise property taxes
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Board of Education announced Thursday its intention to increase 2026 property taxes by 3.08% over the rollback millage rate. School officials are recommending a millage rate of 18.080 for the tax year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
