Neighbors say short-term rentals in southwest Atlanta fueling noise, traffic and fights
Neighbors along Larchmont Circle in southwest Atlanta say a short-term rental property has turned their quiet street into a weekend party zone marked by loud music, heavy traffic and safety concerns.
Atlanta’s most expensive home just hit the market for $25 million
The 15,000 square foot home sits on almost 17 acres at 881 W. Conway Drive NW in Buckhead.
Shooter sentenced for killing metro Atlanta couple with young child in their home
A Cobb County man learned his prison sentence Friday after being convicted of the 2021 murder of a firefighter and his wife.
2 killed by crash on I-285EB Thursday morning
Two people are dead after a crash on Interstate 285 in the eastbound lanes near Buford Highway after a wrong-way driver got onto the interstate.
Clayton jail contractor accused of hiding drugs inside her office desk
A jail contractor is facing charges for allegedly smuggling contraband into the Clayton County Jail as part of Operation Clean House, according to authorities.
Parent Accountability Act Would Make Parents Liable for Kids’ Mischief
ATLANTA — As Georgia’s public schools grapple with a surge in student violence, a controversial piece of legislation known as the Parent Accountability Act is gaining traction ahead of the 2026 General Assembly session. Championed by the Georgia Federation of Teachers (GFT), the proposed bill aims to hold...
Man accused of smashing windshields at Marietta Walmart
Arthur Lamar Turner, 44, of Marietta, is accused of severely damaging the windshields of two cars on Oct. 27 at 6:25 a.m. at the Walmart Supercenter, 210 Cobb Parkway SE in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Turner used his fists and a fanny pack to damage a brown 2011...
Kidnapped from his home, father found shot 17 times with hands duct taped together...
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — What happened to a 28-year-old Gwinnett County father back in July unfolded in just a few violent hours, beginning inside his home and ending in a church parking lot miles away. Oscar Cruz was taken from his house on Gin Blossom Circle around 1 a.m. on...
Masked officers raid Lilburn-area plaza, sparking community concern
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A late-night law enforcement operation at a Lilburn-area strip mall sparked confusion and fear among Hispanic residents who rushed to the scene believing it might be an immigration raid. What we know:. Unmarked vehicles and officers wearing masks and ballistic vests arrived at the Indian Trail...
Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween gas station shooting
DECATUR, Ga. — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a Halloween shooting at a Decatur gas station that left one man dead. Cortez Florence, 22, of Snellville was taken into custody Thursday at an apartment complex off South Hairston Road, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. Florence is...
