Ex-Verizon worker accused of opening fake accounts using non-customers’ identities in metro Atlanta
A former employee at a Verizon Wireless retailer was arrested for theft and fraud after using a false identity to secure his job and steal $12,000 worth of merchandise, deputies said.
Suspect forces his way into Cobb apartment with intent to murder 2 people, police...
Police are investigating a violent home invasion at the Laurel Hills Preserve Apartments in Marietta, where Yonathan Soto allegedly forced his way into an apartment with a knife, intending to murder two people.
DeKalb County seeks tougher laws for illegal tire dumping
DeKalb County is considering tougher laws against illegal tire dumping after cleaning up dozens of sites and making arrests this year.
Fight turns deadly among friends after night out; shooter refused to go home, police...
A man was shot and killed outside his home in Smyrna following a dinner gathering with friends on Thanksgiving weekend.
Tiny home community for homeless students is halfway funded, needs $800K more
The city of Marietta approved the project last year, but Molly Holm, who raised $900,000 already, needs $800,000 more to begin construction.
Mellow Mushroom location in Decatur to reopen after temporarily closing in June
DECATUR, Ga. — A popular pizza restaurant that closed this summer announced it is reopening. The good news was announced in August on the Mellow Mushroom Decatur location's Instagram page. The restaurant, now a "company-owned store," is bringing a fresh and vibrant look to the interior to give customers...
Iconic Atlanta barbecue spot seen on Food Network to close this month
If you’re a fan of the Food Network or barbecue, chances are you’ve heard of Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt. It’s been part of the Atlanta culture for 35 years now.
A trash company is not picking up, and neighbors are fed up
It’s been more than 15 days and no one nearby is getting serviced.
3 DeKalb County firefighters injured in crash Thursday night
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Three DeKalb County firefighters were rushed to the hospital late Thursday after their fire truck crashed while responding to an emergency call. The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Rockbridge Road, according to officials. Authorities say the firefighters suffered "various injuries," but their...
Atlanta opens its third rapid rehousing development for unhoused residents
LISTEN: The Waterworks Village will open 100 affordable units to support Atlanta's chronically unhoused residents. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. On Wednesday Atlanta officially opened its latest rapid rehousing development for the city’s homeless residents. Speakers at the event included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,...

















