Former McDonald’s employee sentenced to life after revenge shooting of co-worker
Devin Riley was convicted of murdering co-worker Quintavious Clark following a workplace dispute, according to prosecutors.
MARTA accidentally paid an Atlanta janitor $620,000 — now it’s suing to claw back...
The accidental overpayment might have seemed like a miracle at first, but it’s likely to land both MARTA and the janitor in major financial trouble.
Victim says man he met on dating app attacked him, stole items from Atlanta...
Atlanta police are investigating after a man reported being robbed and assaulted by someone he met through a dating app.
Machete-wielding man shot after forcing way into apartment, residents say
A terrifying late-night ordeal unfolded at a DeKalb County apartment complex when residents say a man armed with a machete went door-to-door trying to break into apartments and threatening people inside. One of those residents was 74-year-old Ms. Brown, who said she was awakened around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday by loud bang
Decatur resident shoots armed intruder
A Decatur apartment resident shot a knife-wielding intruder who forced his way into a first-floor unit, and DeKalb Police say suspect Ennis Cantrell faces home invasion and terroristic threats charges.
Southwest Georgia father and son sentenced in transnational fentanyl, synthetic drug ring
GEORGIA (WALB) — A father and son from Southwest Georgia have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a transnational drug ring that imported fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids from China and smuggled them into prisons nationwide. Andreaus Benard Oliver Jr., 27, of Cordele, was sentenced to 14...
Police: Woman held victim at gunpoint during Mableton robbery
Denise Quiarra Thomas, 37, of Atlanta, is accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint of $500 and the diamond ring she was wearing on Aug. 5 at 7:20 p.m. at 6320 Dodgen Road SW in Mableton, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Thomas conspired with another to hold the victim at gunpoint fo
Knife-wielding man shot during DeKalb apartment break-in
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man was hospitalized late Wednesday night after being shot while attempting to break into a DeKalb County apartment armed with a knife, according to police. What we know:. Officers responded to a reported shooting around 11:19 p.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of Friendly Heights...
Woman found dead inside Atlanta airport bathroom
ATLANTA - Agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the apparent self-stabbing death at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The incident has caused a lot of online speculation and attention. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988
Marietta explores opening passport office after Cobb County controversy
The Marietta City Council is considering setting up a city passport office. Councilman Jason Waters said he brought the idea forward because he believes Cobb County’s office is not best serving its citizens. “I brought this up (for) a couple reasons. One, clearly as everyone knows, there have been some issues with the
