Five Mexican nationals facing charges after major drug bust in DeKalb County
All are facing 10 years to life in prison if convicted.
Crowd gathers in metro Atlanta for Cardi B meet-and-greet
ATLANTA — Cardi B fans showed out in metro Atlanta Monday to greet the rap star as she promotes her new album, "Am I the Drama?" The event was held at DBS Sounds in Riverdale, where hundreds spread across the parking lot as they waited with the hopes of seeing the rapper. Cardi B released her long-awaited second...
Woman dies after being shot by burglars at her home, DeKalb County police say
Toddler dies after being left strapped in car seat; parents face murder charges, Dalton police say. A Dalton toddler died after he was left unattended and strapped into a car seat in an apartment living room in June, according to police. Updated: 4 hours ago. More than 1,000 pounds of...
Governor Kemp declares ‘Georgia Reads Day’ to boost literacy
Governor Brian Kemp officially proclaimed the day as Georgia Reads Day, part of a statewide push to raise literacy rates and make reading a priority inside and outside classrooms.
Woman who saw burglars on doorbell camera killed
A woman was shot and killed Saturday night after driving up to confront suspected burglars outside her DeKalb County home, police said. The police are now asking for help to find the three men.
3 days after toddler drowns in Decatur pool, family wants answers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An investigation is ongoing after a 2-year-old drowned at the Oakhurst pool on East Lake Drive Friday afternoon. Poppy Pepper’s family attorney said she was at the pool for a kick-off event for her older brother’s swim team when it happened. Attorney...
Former Atlanta Mayor, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms to hold meet-and-greet Tuesday with...
ALBANY, Ga. — On Tuesday, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will visit Albany to meet with local community leaders, elected officials, and business leaders as part of her “Standing Up for Georgia” tour across the state. Bottoms is a Democratic candidate for Governor of Georgia. Bottoms...
DeKalb County police investigating deadly shooting in Lithonia parking lot
Police are still working to learn more about a possible motive and to identify both the suspect and the victim.
Crime Report: Neglect of elderly, arrest for other agency, simple battery
The Emory Wheel regularly meets with Emory Police Department (EPD) Records Manager Ed Shoemaker (87G, 90G) and Communications Director of Campus Safety Morieka Johnson (94C, 24L) and uses EPD’s public crime log to inform the Emory University community about recent crime on and around Emory’s campuses. To report...
Mom makes ‘self-sufficient’ 9-year-old twin daughters pay rent, utilities
ATLANTA (WKRC) - A mother makes her "self-sufficient" twin daughters chip in for rent and utilities. According to PEOPLE, citing SWNS, an Atlanta mother, 38, is making her daughters chip in for household expenses after she received a little inspiration around a month ago. LaToya Whitfield, an HR recruiter and...

















