Porch Pirate Kingpin From Norcross Nailed With 7 Years In Multi‑Million Theft Ring
Prosecutors say a Norcross man who sat at the center of a multimillion dollar porch‑piracy fencing racket is headed to prison. On Friday, Feb. 13, a judge sentenced him to seven years behind bars, along with a $100,000 fine and three years of probation after his release. Authorities say the operation trafficked...
Fake Cop Shot After Kicking In Atlanta Apartment Door
A 22-year-old man who police say pretended to be an officer and tried to force his way into a northwest Atlanta apartment was shot by someone inside on Friday, according to authorities. The Atlanta Police Department says the confrontation unfolded on the 1200 block of James Jackson Parkway NW, where...
Georgia Locals Are Obsessed With The Mouth-Watering French Onion Soup At This Charming Restaurant
Have you ever tasted French onion soup so rich and comforting that it stayed on your mind long after the last spoonful? At Petite Violette in Atlanta, that unforgettable experience happens every day. Located at 2948 Clairmont Road, this cozy French bistro has earned a devoted following for bringing authentic Parisian...
73-year-old dentist charged in deadly Atlanta shooting
The dentist who police say shot and killed a unhoused man at his closed dental office has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Rock band from Atlanta ‘devastated’ after sudden death of drummer
Atlanta-born and based rock band Manchester Orchestra announced drummer Timothy Very had died.
Dozens of officers surround Riverdale home
Police have not commented on what brought them to the home.
Man dies after running into traffic repeatedly, APD says
Atlanta police said a man was hit and killed after running into traffic over and over.
Leader of multi-million dollar fencing ring convicted under RICO Act, sentenced to prison
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A Norcross man was convicted under the RICO Act after leading a multimillion-dollar fencing enterprise that profited from shipping stolen and blacklisted electronic items overseas, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office. In November 2024, a police investigation into reports...
Pre-Dawn Gunfire Outside Lithonia Eatery Leaves Man Dead
A man was shot and killed early yesterday morning in Lithonia, according to DeKalb County police. Officers said they found the victim in the 1900 block of South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, which includes Petty Bone’s, and that he later died from his injuries. Investigators have not yet released his name as they...
Fire destroys 5 homes in Tucker mobile home park
Five homes were destroyed, and more than 20 residents were displaced after a fire broke out Friday afternoon in Tucker.
