Inmate captured after escaping ICE custody in Rockdale County, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities captured an inmate who escaped from the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Rockdale County on Monday, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff Eric Levett posted a video message on the agency’s Facebook page Monday afternoon to explain...
Georgia House OKs Tiny Homes; Bill Goes To Senate
The Georgia House has given strong support to a measure that could bring tiny homes—more formally known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs)—to backyards across the state, including right here in Atlanta neighborhoods. In a recent vote, lawmakers passed House Bill 1166, sponsored by Rep. Tangie Herring (D-Macon). The...
Man missing after work truck abandoned, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA - Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man whose work truck was found abandoned in southeast Atlanta. Police say 43-year-old Michael Bruce Clinkscales, a resident of Lithonia, was reported missing Tuesday after officers responded to a call about...
Florida–Georgia Weather Alert: Savannah, Jacksonville Residents Urged to Prepare for Tornado Risk During Active...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, Georgia – As spring storm systems strengthen across the United States, emergency officials are urging residents across Georgia and northern Florida to review tornado safety plans now as severe...
Georgia Storm Emergency: Severe Thunderstorm Warning With “Tornado Possible” Tag Issued for Atlanta Area...
GEORGIA — A dangerous line of severe thunderstorms is moving across parts of north Georgia late tonight, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning with a “tornado possible” tag for areas around Atlanta and communities to the west as meteorologists track signs of rotation within the storm system. Weather...
21-year-old was ‘around people that he trusted’ when he was killed in southwest Atlanta
Tre Tolbert was shot and killed at a home his friend was leasing.
Storms roll through metro Atlanta as all watches, warning expire
ATLANTA - All watches and warnings in metro Atlanta and North Georgia have been allowed to expire. The storm rolled through starting around 8 p.m. and entered the metro Atlanta area around 10 p.m. What we know:. According to the NWS, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe...
Georgia man charged with murder after Escambia County crash kills passenger, court docs say
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - A Cartersville, Ga. man was arrested and charged with murder and DUI following a wreck in Escambia County, Ala. that killed a passenger in his vehicle, according to court records. Jennifer Wisenbaugh, 55, of Stockbridge, Ga., was killed after the vehicle she was a passenger...
Man accused in string of burglaries at Atlanta churches, daycares arrested
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man accused of burglarizing several churches and daycares on Atlanta’s westside has been arrested. On Monday, Atlanta police said in a Facebook post that they had arrested 32-year-old Arkeam McDowell on multiple charges, including eight counts of burglary, in connection with nine...
Zoo Atlanta’s Sweet Gorilla, Machi, Just Turned 50 — Here’s How They Celebrated The...
We’ve got some fun news for ya to start off your week, Atlanta! Zoo Atlanta’s beloved senior gorilla, Machi, is turning 50 this month, and you can wish her a happy birthday! Keep scrolling to learn all about Machi and how you can pay her a visit at the zoo!
