Pedestrian killed by fleeing car during police chase, GSP says
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A pedestrian was killed Thursday night after being struck by a fleeing vehicle during a police pursuit in DeKalb County, authorities said. The Georgia State Patrol was contacted by the DeKalb County Police Department on Feb. 12 to investigate the fatal crash involving a black Mercedes-Benz sedan....
DeKalb County Welcomes Christopher Bass as New Director of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs
DeKalb County has a new face leading the charge for its recreational and cultural institutions. Christopher Bass has stepped into the role of Director of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Affairs, as disclosed by DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. Boasting over a decade and a half of leadership in park and...
From retail to ringside: Southlake Mall’s arena launches new era
A former department store at Southlake Mall is now home to the Clayton County Convocation Center, opening its doors with the GHSA Wrestling Championships.
Georgia Officially Ranks As The #1 Most Stressful State To Drive In — Where...
We’ve got some very not-shocking at all news for ya, Atlanta: Georgia just ranked as the #1 most stressful state in the country to drive in, according to data from a new study conducted by A1 Auto Transport. And even though this might not be the most shocking news in the world, we do now have it officially on the...
Human remains found at dump site in Clayton County
Police confirmed human remains have been found at a recycling plant and dump site on Grant Road. This is a developing story.
Southern Living names 2 Georgia grocery stores among most legendary
Some travelers collect postcards. Others stock up on snacks. Southern Living says two Georgia markets are so beloved they are worth planning a trip around, naming them among the South's most legendary grocery stores. The magazine highlighted the longtime favorites, praising their massive selections and hard-to-find...
Cobb woman faces long recovery after being run over at gas station
KENNESAW, Ga. - A Cobb County woman is facing a long road to recovery after a woman ran her over outside a Kennesaw gas station, narrowly missing her 12-year-old son. Chelsea Pruitt remains in the hospital with almost a dozen broken bones in her leg, hip, wrist, ribs and 3 fractures in her back.
Metro Atlanta DA says the county owes her money, so she’s suing
The county says she's a county employee, but she says she's a state employee.
Family trying to rebuild after fire destroys home
A family is coming together to rebuild after a fast-moving fire destroyed their Southeast Atlanta home Sunday morning.
Metro Atlanta city managers detail potential money lost from new ICE facilities
SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — 11Alive is digging into the impact new ICE facilities would have on Georgia taxpayers in both Oakwood and Social Circle. A copy of a deed shows the Department of Homeland Security purchased a warehouse in Social Circle for more than $128 million. This is part of the plans to create a new ICE...
