Cobb County Sheriff’s Office updates guidance on license plate reading cameras
Audits are expected to happen every quarter, officials said.
Georgia parents in crisis will soon have a new way to surrender a newborn
For the first time in Georgia, parents in crisis will soon have a way to safely and anonymously surrender a newborn.
Georgia Homeowner Gets a Surprise $12,000 Check From State Farm After Contract Dispute
A tree crashing through an Atlanta home was only the beginning of homeowner Judy Standard’s problems. Months of disputed repairs followed, though the story recently took an unexpected turn when State Farm representatives arrived at her door with a $12,000 check. The trouble began when a large tree fell through Standard
Founder of music label that helped launch Migos, Lil Baby hospitalized
An Atlanta music industry heavyweight is hospitalized, prompting his record label to push back against false rumors circulating online about his death.
Sandy Springs restaurant shut down after police discover illegal after-hours club
During the investigation, Sandy Springs police determined the restaurant’s owner was operating an illegal club without the required permits or licenses.
Ga. abduction suspect also faces Alabama baby kidnapping charge
BESSEMER, Ala. — A woman accused of kidnapping two young sisters in Georgia also faces charges in Alabama for allegedly taking a 4-day-old baby in 2021, officials said. Lynneice Washington, the Jefferson County Bessemer Cut-off district attorney, said Lakesha Brown missed two court dates in the Alabama case — one in Fe
Metro Atlanta man sentenced for $14K US Treasury stolen check fraud
A Marietta man was sentenced for a federal fraud case involving U.S. Treasury checks he tried to cash using stolen identification, getting more than $14,000 fraudulently.
Person seriously injured in crash that shut down I-20
A portion of Interstate 20 westbound is closed in Cobb County after an apparent crash.
I-20 westbound reopens in Cobb County after collision that caused serious injuries
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-20 westbound in Austell has reopened hours after a collision with serious injuries closed all lanes Thursday evening. The accident happened between exits 44 and 46, according to Cobb County police. All traffic was diverted to Riverside Parkway while the lanes were closed....
Former Ga. correctional officer cadet sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine into prison, DOJ says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Georgia correctional officer cadet was sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine into a state prison, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ said Julius Deshawn Williams Jr., 29, attempted to bring more than half...

















