5 protesters arrested at Peachtree Road Race; court date set for Aug. 13
Five protesters were arrested on misdemeanor charges after briefly blocking the Peachtree Road Race, calling their nonviolent act a nod to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Walmart training program could lead to jobs paying up to $51 an hour
Walmart plans to train nearly 4,000 employees at a new training facility in Decatur, helping current associates prepare for skilled trade positions.
Most Wanted suspect caught when police chase ends in fiery crash
A murder suspect once considered one of Atlanta’s Most Wanted fugitives is out of the hospital and in jail after a police chase ended in a fiery crash.
DeKalb County gang member sentenced to 95 years in prison
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County Superior Court judge sentenced a convicted street gang member to nearly a century behind bars Tuesday for his involvement in local weapons offenses and criminal gang activity. Darius Scott, 35, will spend the next 95 years in prison, according to an announcement from...
Man shot, killed by DeKalb police investigating armed robbery
Police are currently investigating a shooting involving one of their officers.
A Major Bookstore Chain Is Returning to Atlanta After a Four-Year Absence
Barnes & Noble will open a new bookstore in Atlanta’s Edgewood this week. The store will offer books, toys, games, gifts, magazines, and a Barnes & Noble Café. The grand opening will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by author Tayari Jones. Barnes & Noble to Open New Edgewood...
Arrest in Hampton for deadly DeKalb County slumber party shooting
Keyshun Webb was arrested in Hampton for a Thursday shooting that killed a 13-year-old and a 45-year-old at a DeKalb County slumber party. The suspect faces two counts of murder, eight counts of aggravated assault and an animal cruelty charge while being held without bond. Several young boys were inside...
A Viral Urban Air Trend Turned Into Burglary Charges for 15 People, Police Say
A social media trend turned into burglary and trespassing charges in metro Atlanta after police said teenagers and young adults entered closed Urban Air Adventure ... Read More
Suspect arrested after man found shot to death behind DeKalb store
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County family is searching for answers after a man was found shot to death behind a Memorial Drive automotive business. Authorities captured a suspect on Tuesday following the early morning shooting. What we know:. DeKalb County police officers rushed to the 3500 block of...
Georgia state trooper involved in crash on GA-400
A head-on crash involving a Georgia State Trooper stalled rush hour traffic in Sandy Springs. Emergency crews rushed to the scene on a busy commuter highway to clear smashed vehicles blocking the roadway.
