Roswell Creek Drama as Firefighters Pluck Child From Steep Drop
A family outing along Vickery Creek turned into a close call Thursday when a child slipped down a steep embankment near the mill dam in Roswell and wound up stranded on the creek bank. Roswell firefighters scrambled to the scene, pulled the child to safety and had medics check for injuries. Thankfully, none were report
TRAFFIC: I-75 South shut down in Cobb County for police activity, investigation
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Police activity and an investigation of some kind has shut down I-75 South in the mid-morning Thursday. The exact nature of the police activity was not immediately clear. The shutdown was put into place just before South Marietta Parkway. Several police cruisers and GDOT Hero...
National shortage prompts new high school training crew
Decatur will expand its firefighting force by three personnel and launch a high school training program to combat staffing shortages, according to city officials.
Man accused of killing pregnant mother, unborn child had shot someone before, records show
A search is over for a man accused of murdering a pregnant woman and her unborn child. Police said Devin Anthony pulled the trigger. The murder happened early on Tuesday morning at an apartment complex on Peppertree Circle in DeKalb County. Police said Anthony fired a flurry of shots through...
Atlanta Woman Held After Mother-in-Law’s Death
A bitter family dispute in Atlanta ended in violence when Mrs. M.C. Hughes, an elderly woman, was shot to death in her son’s home while two police officers stood nearby. The officers had accompanied her with a warrant to search a trunk for property she claimed had been taken from her.
DeKalb County officials ask public for help in homicide case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County officials are expected to ask the public for help as part of an ongoing homicide investigation on Thursday. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and Police Chief Greg Padrick will speak at 9 a.m. Atlanta News First will stream their comments live.
Lockheed Martin Adds 1,200 Georgia Jobs
ATLANTA — Lockheed Martin celebrates 75 years in Marietta while announcing 1,200 new Georgia jobs. ATLANTA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today applauded Lockheed Martin’s positive economic impact over its 75 years of continuous operations in Marietta, Georgia. Governor Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, along with representati
Hospital Dispute in Cobb County Leads to Assault Charge
A late-night disturbance at a Cobb County hospital ended with an Atlanta man facing criminal charges after authorities say he refused to leave the facility and allegedly became aggressive with security personnel during an escort from the property. According to law enforcement records, the incident occurred at Wellstar
Crews battle house fire in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Firefighters worked to put out a house fire early Thursday in DeKalb County. When crews arrived at the home in the 5200 block of Golf Valley Way in Stone Mountain, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure, DeKalb County Fire Rescue said.
10 Biggest Second-Hand Shops In Georgia That Are Packed With Unexpected Finds
There’s a certain kind of excitement that comes with pushing open the door of a great second-hand shop. The air carries a mix of old books, polished wood, and possibilities, while shelves and racks stretch farther than expected. Every visit feels a little different, shaped by whatever treasures happened...
