Arrest made in connection with shooting death of 17-year-old in Clarkston, deputies say
CLARKSTON, Ga. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a man who they believe shot and killed a 17-year-old in Clarkston. The incident happened on Jun. 17, 2024, when Clarkston Police responded to Springdale Glen Apartments and found 17-year-old Messiah Battle suffering multiple gunshot wounds....
New Zealand-style pie shop finds home in Decatur
In Decatur, a small pie shop is bringing big flavor from half a world away.
Students who skip school could face new punishments, including loss of driver’s license
ATLANTA — Students with too many unexcused absences would be barred from playing sports and could lose their driver’s license under legislation approved by the state Senate Thursday. “These are privileges,” said Sen. Jason Dickerson, R-Canton. “And this bill reinforces the connection between responsibility and...
Couple accused of stealing $130K of grave markers from Atlanta cemetery
An Atlanta couple is facing charges, accused of stealing from people’s graves.
DeKalb woman mauled to death by dogs inside home
A DeKalb County woman found dead inside her home last week died as a result of dog bites, according to the medical examiner’s office.
DoorDash driver flew into rage at restaurant when food wasn’t ready; pointed gun, laser...
Police say a DoorDash delivery driver became violent and fought restaurant employees because he had to wait to pick up his order.
Two organizers of ‘takeover’ incident at The Battery arrested, charged
The two people arrested are both 17-year-old, according to police.
Baby born on Highway 285 in DeKalb County, dispatch says
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County dispatch said a baby was born on the side of Highway 285 early Friday morning. According to dispatch, it happened on Highway 285. This is the road that the Georgia Department of Transportation blocked some lanes due to flooding at around 5 a.m.
Nearly $100 million in gold confiscated in multi-state takedown of alleged scam network
DECATUR, Ga. — Law enforcement officials have seized nearly $100 million in gold from three jewelry businesses in Georgia, Texas and Florida as part of a sweeping investigation into a scheme that allegedly targeted seniors and laundered their life savings out of the country. The multi-state takedown centers on...
‘Pushed off a Plane and Survived’: Actress Eva Marcille talks new Lifetime film
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A skydiving trip turns into a nightmare when a woman plummets 4,000 feet from the sky, only to survive against all odds in Lifetime’s latest thriller. The Atlanta-based actress and model Eva Marcille came to Atlanta News First to talk about her...
