Pretrial review hearing that was scheduled for this week in Fulton County death penalty...
ATLANTA — A pretrial review hearing that was to take place across Tuesday and Wednesday in the death penalty case of Robert Aaron Long, the convicted shooter in the 2021 metro Atlanta spa shootings, has been moved back. Court officials acknowledged Tuesday the originally hearing scheduled has been continued,...
Report: Traffic deaths outnumbered homicides last year in metro Atlanta
More people were killed in vehicle collisions than homicides last year in metro Atlanta's five core counties, according to a pedestrian-safety advocacy organization. Why it matters: Gun deaths and homicides are more complex to solve, but simple design changes can make streets safer, Propel ATL executive director...
‘An Abuse of Power’: Ameris Bank Employee Accused of Wrongfully Flagging and Freezing Atlanta...
An Atlanta businesswoman has chosen to take legal action against Ameris Bank after she claims she was “racially profiled” by an employee who allegedly flagged and froze her account for no other reason than her skin color. The customer had visited one of their branches in Alpharetta last month and had met with the...
Business owner claims she was racially profiled at bank in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A metro Atlanta business owner claims she was racially profiled when she stepped into an Alpharetta bank for help. Alexis Vaughn said that simple trip to the bank quickly turned into a headache and heartbreak. "It doesn't make any sense. It's outrageous. It should have never...
Boden Opens First U.S. Store
Alpharetta, Ga. — British clothing brand Boden opened its first-ever store in the United States on Nov. 21 at mixed-use destination Avalon in Alpharetta, Ga. The 2,000-square-foot retail space marks a key milestone in the brand’s U.S. growth strategy. The new store blends color and wit with the...
Hall County, GA – Arrest Update: Suspect Taken Into Custody Near Gainesville
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Gainesville, GA – A Gainesville man featured on Hall County’s “Wanted Wednesday” list was taken into custody this morning after deputies located him near Enota Avenue and Ga. 60/Thompson Bridge Road,...
Teen among two victims in deadly metro Atlanta shooting
Ruiz is being held at the Robertson County Sherriff’s Office in Tennessee.
Hall County Sheriff takes leave for health issue; Chief Deputy to lead operations
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) confirmed to media this week that Sheriff Gerald Couch is taking time away from the office to address a health issue. During his absence, Chief Deputy Kevin Head will manage daily operations. Head is a veteran of the agency with 38 years of law enforcement...
Hall commissioner plans motion to table proposed data center
Original story was published at 4:12 p.m. on Dec. 8. Updated story on Dec. 8 at 8:40 p.m. reflects an interview with the developers after the work session meeting. One Hall County commissioner said he intends to motion to table a proposed rezoning that would allow for a data center on the southeast side of the county.
An argument ends with 2 dead, man stabbed. The suspect was found in another...
The man accused of going on a deadly rampage in Gwinnett County Friday is finally in police custody.
