Northern Lights to Illuminate Atlanta and North Georgia Skies Tonight
In a cosmic twist that’s got stargazers buzzing, the ethereal Northern Lights — or aurora borealis — are set to make a rare encore appearance over Atlanta and North Georgia tonight, thanks to a powerful geomagnetic storm barreling toward Earth. If you missed the dazzling display early...
Historic meth bust in metro Atlanta has ties to MS-13
The seizure follows a lengthy collaborative investigation between local, state, and federal partners.
Fatal Fentanyl overdose leads to manslaughter charge in Oakwood investigation
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A three-month-long investigation into a fatal drug overdose in Oakwood has resulted in the arrest of a Doraville man on a charge of aggravated involuntary manslaughter, the Oakwood Police Department announced. The charge stems from the death of a resident who succumbed to a fentanyl overdose in August.
‘Significant’ gas line rupture shuts down Cherokee County highway for hours
A gas line ruptured in Cherokee County on Wednesday afternoon.
Sandy Springs police release dramatic body camera video of shooting that injured officer
After two hours, the suspect surrendered and was arrested without further incident, Sandy Springs police say.
Gov. Kemp Announces Socomec’s $10M Investment Bringing 300 Jobs to Suwanee, Georgia
Big economic news out of Georgia, where Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced a near $10 million dollar boon with Socomec, an electrical component and system manufacturer, setting up shop in Suwanee. This investment is slated to bring 300 new jobs to Gwinnett County, signaling a significant uptick in local employment...
Forsyth County designated ‘WaterFirst’
The Forsyth County Dept. of Water & Sewer Director Scott Adams discusses what the achievement means for the county.
“Unity Project” aims to help Gainesville’s homeless amid encampment closure
Several Hall County organizations are working together to try to meet the needs of hundreds of homeless people who were recently displaced by the closure of an encampment in Gainesville. Michael Giddins with North Georgia Works joined WDUN's "The Martha Zoller Show" Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, the day after the...
Songwriter from Cherokee County signs new publishing deal
A songwriter from Waleska who now lives in Nashville has signed a publishing deal with a new label. Matt Scott, going by the stage name Matt McKinney, signed with Position Music in September. He said the three-year deal is expected to be officially announced this week. McKinney said he wrote almost 500 songs over the...
Akon arrested in Atlanta on outstanding warrant
CHAMBLEE, Ga. - The Chamblee Police Department arrested Akon, whose legal name is Aliaune Badara Thiam, on Friday after being alerted that he was wanted on an outstanding warrant. What we know:. Police said an officer responded to Tint World, located in the 3600 block of Chamblee Dunwoody Road, just...
