Georgia Gun Store Employee Body-Slams Woman After Alleged Attempted Gun Theft at TruPrep
MARIETTA, GA — A woman’s alleged attempt to steal a pistol from a Marietta gun store took a violent turn when a TruPrep employee tackled her to the ground, stopping the suspected theft in seconds. The incident occurred inside TruPrep: The Preparedness Company, a Marietta-based survival and firearm...
Doctor saves man who crashed vehicle during heart attack
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 60-year-old man is at home recovering after a doctor saved his life during a heart attack. On Wednesday morning, the 60-year-old driver crashed his SUV into a business on Holcomb Bridge Road after going into cardiac arrest. Surveillance video of the crash shows Dr. Kehinde Idowu...
The Beltline is Atlanta’s Wild West. Who is going to tame it?
About a year ago, I bought an e-bike to cycle around the city, and it completely changed my relationship with the Atlanta Beltline. Like most people, I started out using the trail as a pedestrian. Atlanta isn’t known for its pedestrian infrastructure, but the so-called “Emerald Necklace” is a walking and riding...
Georgia Winter Ice Warning: Key Freezing Rain Prep Steps Residents Should Take Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – Emergency officials across Georgia are urging residents to begin preparing today for potential ice storms this winter, emphasizing that freezing rain often causes more damage than snowfall....
Megachurch pastor arrested, charged with beating child with extension cord
A staff member at Creekside Christian Academy noticed blood on the back of the child’s pants, leading to an investigation.
Woman chased down Peeping Tom who recorded her in Gwinnett County restroom
Police say the man was hiding in the stall where she couldn't see his legs.
70-year-old man to spend time in prison after inappropriately touching woman, girls at public...
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A 70-year-old man will spend half a decade behind bars after he was found guilty of touching women and girls at a public pool inappropriately, according to the Office of the District Attorney for Gwinnett County. The various incidents happened at a Lawrenceville swimming pool...
Driver was speeding at 91 miles per hour before killing bicyclist, police say
A driver was speeding at 91 miles per hour when he struck and killed a bicyclist earlier this week in Atlanta, according to an arrest warrant. Benjamin Sawyers, 24, was charged on Thursday with homicide by vehicle, reckless driving and speeding, according to Fulton County Jail records. The accident happened...
7 arrested in drug-related operation at Gwinnett shopping center
Witnesses say they saw police swarm the shopping center first, then they saw them go in and out of a business Thursday night.
‘I’m ready to go to jail’ 84-year-old retired teacher struggles to pay $1,000 fine...
We found that many drivers don’t understand the court process or why the fee can’t be paid in installments.
