Shoplifters sought by Atlanta police
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in two recent shoplifting incidents at popular retail stores. The first occurred on July 11 at the Sephora store on 18th Street. The second incident happened on July 19 at the Nike store on Market Street.
Judge grants bond to three suspects accused of robbing, killing Clayton County teenager
LOVEJOY, Ga. - A Clayton County judge has granted bond to three people accused of robbing and killing 16-year-old Antonio Walker in his front yard in Lovejoy. Jail records indicate two of the suspects are now no longer in Clayton County custody. The victim's mother, Denise Walker, is furious. "They...
5-Year-Old Fatally Shot Twin Brother With Gun Allegedly Found In Mother’s Purse In Decatur,...
A Georgia woman, 25-year-old Lanecia Bennett, is facing charges after her 5-year-old son allegedly shot her unsecured gun found inside her purse, killing his twin brother, Jeremiah George Jr. As reported by Law & Crime, citing local authorities, the incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24....
Mother of 5-year-old killed in DeKalb County apartment shooting granted bond
Lanecia Bennett, charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, was granted bond despite not pulling the trigger in her son's shooting death. Bennett's 5-year-old son was shot by his twin brother after finding a loaded firearm in Bennett's nightstand; other young children were present in the apartment....
Body found on I-75/85 SB in northeast Atlanta prompts homicide investigation, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Numerous police cars could be seen on Interstate 75/85 southbound connector in northeast Atlanta, as a homicide investigation has started. According to police, a body was found in I-75/85 SB at Andrew Young Boulevard SE just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. Atlanta News First...
Suspects toss out guns during I-20 chase in DeKalb County
The chase ended when the suspects hit a curb and crashed.
Atlanta Endures 22 Shootings in 72 Hours Leaving 4 Dead and Several Injured Amid...
As Atlanta grapples with a surge in gun violence, residents awoke yesterday to news of a harrowing 72-hour period during which at least 22 people were shot, four fatally, across multiple incidents citywide. 11Alive reported that these shootings, spanning from Thursday to Sunday, were mostly unconnected; however, a...
12th & James apartments will convert to affordable housing
More than 200 apartment units in northwest Atlanta will be converted into affordable housing options for current and future tenants. Why it matters: Preserving or adding new affordable housing choices in the city helps residents find stable housing amid gentrification and high listing prices. The latest: Atlantica...
16th Annual African Dance and Drum Festival Brings African Rhythms to Atlanta
The sounds of Africa echoed through the halls of Tri-Cities High School this weekend as dancers and drummers from across the continent gathered for the 16th Annual Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival, a three-day celebration of the region’s culture. The festival, which began on Friday, July 25, runs through...
Body found along downtown connector
An investigation is underway after a body was found along the downtown connector, according to Atlanta police.
