Man killed during gathering at DeKalb County house, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - DeKalb County police said a man was fatally shot during a gathering at a house early Saturday morning. Police said a man between 18 and 25 years old was killed at the house on Brandenberry Drive in Panthersville. The victim has not yet been...
Lorraine Cochran-Johnson Makes History as First African American Female Elected DeKalb County Georgia CEO
Prepares to oversee $4.8 Billion Budget and 6,600 Employees, as Inaugural Steering Committee announces Meet and Greet; Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast; Gala and Countywide Day of Prayer. Stonecrest, GA – Insight Consulting Groups alongside the DeKalb County CEO Inaugural Steering...
Police in metro Atlanta, national neighborhood watch offer holiday shopping, safety tips
According to the Public Affairs Unit of the Atlanta Police Department, there are thieves and scammers who may try to take advantage of residents ordering packages.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Firing Gun During Road Rage Incident in Atlanta
An incident spiraling out of a road rage event led to an aggravated assault on Wednesday, with one man under arrest according to local authorities. The altercation occurred near the intersection of 6000 South Terminal Parkway NW, where I-75/I-85 North merge, according to APD's...
Gwinnett Co. jury finds woman guilty of murdering 8-year-old girl
A Gwinnett County jury has found the woman accused of killing her partner’s 8-year-old daughter guilty of her murder. Amari Hall disappeared in 2021 and police later found her body in a wooded area of DeKalb County. Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson was at the...
Trae Young is taking on a new role with the Hawks, on and off...
There’s something different in the air surrounding the Hawks, and there are plenty of reasons for that, most notably Trae Young. Atlanta’s star point guard has taken on a completely new role, not just on the court but also off of it. Young is boasting a career-low usage rate,...
Southern Poverty Law Center lays out vision for campus on the Westside
This will be the nonprofit's largest expansion in Atlanta since first opening its offices in the city nearly two decades ago.
Man found dead in White County
Authorities continue their investigation into the death of a Decatur man on Wednesday night in the southern part of White County. White County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. Clay Hammond said in a news release that, at 10:22 PM on Dec. 11, the White County Sheriff’s Office...
Peachtree City pest control technician arrested for allegedly stealing Xbox during house visit
Phillip Blalock, a pest control technician, was arrested and charged with felony theft after allegedly stealing an Xbox from a Peachtree City home. The theft was discovered when the homeowners' grandson noticed the Xbox missing, and doorbell camera footage showed Blalock...
Friday’s Mega Millions drawing up to $670 million
There are 670 million reasons why you should play the mega millions jackpot on Friday evening as the drawing is up to that amount now.