Georgia bank manager and mail carriers charged in $4.9 million mail theft scheme
Four people, including two Atlanta-area mail carriers and an Alpharetta bank manager, face federal charges after allegedly stealing mail and trying to cash a $4.9 million U.S. Treasury check, according to a federal indictment. What’s happening: A federal grand jury indicted the four on March 24. All four were scheduled...
Called for noise complaint, Atlanta officer ends up crowd surfing at teen party
The officer was dispatched after a complaint about loud music coming from two streets away and found a backyard party for teens.
Cobb County leaders aim to reduce congestion along busy corridor with new bridge over...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A $60 million bridge decades in the making is finally open. Cars can now easily cross a bridge over I-75 in Kennesaw and avoid driving on Barrett Parkway, a historically congested corridor filled with shops, restaurants and apartments. The South Barrett Reliever project...
After chase into woods, man arrested with drugs and body armor-piercing bullets, police say
A man police say had body armor-piercing bullets is off the streets.
Police nab 3 suspects in child predator sting
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Sandy Springs Police say a child predator sting operation resulted in three arrests. In an April 24 social media post, the department said it had been conducting “a proactive child predator operation aimed at protecting our community’s most vulnerable.”. “During the operation, three...
Popular metro Atlanta comic store owner retires; say hello to new owners
“Dr. No’s Comics and Games” on Caton Road in Marietta is saying hello to a new chapter. The store’s owner, Cliff Biggers, recently announced his retirement.
TRAFFIC: I-285 East lanes closed in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A crash has lanes closed on I-285 East on Friday morning in south DeKalb County. The crash happened at Columbia Drive, a little ways before I-20. At 6:30 a.m., all lanes were closed in the situation. There was no immediate word on injuries or how long the full closure might last.
Cobb police asking for help identifying child molestation suspect
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cobb County police are asking for help identifying a child molestation suspect. Police said the man is wanted in connection with two child molestation cases in the county and is considered a danger to the public. They released the pictures below in the...
GoodFellas gang member gets prison time for bystander shooting
ATLANTA - A 27-year-old man from Tucker was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in a 2021 gang-related drive-by shooting at an Atlanta gas station. Tahj Rankine, known as "Biggz," was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release. Rankine belonged...
Bomb squad investigation shut down I-85 lanes in DeKalb County
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