Decatur GA

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County deputies have arrested a man accused of stealing $1,350 in an alleged jury duty scam, officials said. Garrett Thompson was arrested on March 5. Jail Intelligence Unit investigators received a call from a citizen who said he had been targeted by a person who...

A Cobb County mother is sharing her harrowing story after she and her youngest child were allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend right in front of law enforcement. The victim says she went to a police precinct specifically looking for safety, only to be forced into a vehicle as deputies looked on.

ATLANTA — Severe storms moved across metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Monday morning, bringing high winds and downing trees in numerous areas. The overnight line of storms triggered multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and three tornado warnings in the region. Thousands have been left without power. Several damage...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The storms from Monday morning are out, but gusty winds, falling temperatures, and even snow flurries are possible into the afternoon. ❄️ TODAY: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY — Cold, Wind, & Flurries. This Afternoon: Temperatures will fall rapidly as gusty northwest...

The best kind of theft is the legal kind where you walk out with armfuls of books and nobody calls the police. Atlanta Vintage Books in Atlanta, Georgia has mastered the art of making customers feel like they’re getting away with something when really they’re just getting a fair deal.

During a recent proactive patrol, the Riverdale Police Department K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle and it led to nearly seven pounds of crystal meth being taken off the street. “K-9 Jäger went to work — and didn’t miss,” a March 11 social media post from the Riverdale Police Department read....

In the lively food scene of Decatur, Georgia, a new burger spot has quickly captured the attention of locals and visitors alike. Smiley’s Burger Club, which opened in July 2024, has built a reputation for serving bold smashburgers in a fun and welcoming setting. The restaurant blends classic comfort...

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — Two birthing doulas say they were forced to leave a delivery room at Piedmont Henry Hospital while their client was in active labor, sparking questions about hospital policy and patient rights. Shira Lawrence and Jetaime McKinney say they were acting as birth doulas for a mother...

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two people were found dead inside a residence Saturday after police responded to a domestic disturbance call in South Fulton, authorities said. Shortly before noon, officers with the South Fulton Police Department responded to the area of the 4000 block of Dinmont Chase after receiving a...

A Georgia lawmaker is concerned that one of the cities in his district is on course to run out of money this year and now the city’s government could be at risk of being dissolved.