Barrow County Animal Shelter welcomes onsite veterinarian
The Barrow County Animal Shelter has hired Jennifer Odum as its first onsite veterinarian, a critical position that county officials said streamlines the healthcare of animals at the shelter and helps get adoptable pets into their forever homes as quickly as possible. “By bringing our animal healthcare services in...
Grindhouse Killer Burgers opens new location near The Works
A restaurant known for its unique mashup of burgers is opening its sixth standalone outpost in Atlanta's Upper Westside. Why it matters: Grindhouse Killer Burger's new location adds another restaurant option in the rapidly redeveloping Underwood Hills neighborhood. The latest: Grindhouse opens to customers Wednesday...
Act of kindness turns into arrest in Gwinnett County
A Gwinnett police officer recently spotted a driver and pulled over to help. Unfortunately for the driver, he was wanted for multiple crimes.
Georgia couple among 3 killed in 2-vehicle crash in Indiana
PENDLETON, Ind. (WISH) — Three people were killed in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon on South State Road 67 near Pendleton, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators believe a black 2011 Nissan Titan was driving north in the South 5500 block of State Road 67 at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday...
Five arrested in Decatur drug bust after tip from citizen
Police say one of the suspects was found hiding in a crawl space inside the home.
AROUND TOWN: Snellville’s Crooked Can Brewing Co. to hold grand opening Thursday
Snellville is about to raise a pint glass to its future. The long-anticipated centerpiece of the city’s $140 million downtown redevelopment, The Grove at Towne Center, officially taps its first keg on Thursday when Crooked Can Brewing Company and the Towne Center Market throw open their doors at 4 p.m. The grand...
Multiple weapons found during lockdown at metro Atlanta high school
A metro Atlanta high school was on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a gun was found on campus.
Manhunt for 21-year-old murder suspect in Conyers
A manhunt is underway in the Conyers area for a 21-year-old murder suspect named Amir Johnson. He is wanted to a deadly shooting on Forest Villa Drive. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Georgia snow threat: Models hint at weekend winter weather
ATLANTA - Temperatures will plunge on Thursday morning, setting up a one-two punch of winter weather threats across Georgia this weekend. While light snow is possible in the mountains Friday night, a second, more uncertain system could bring snow or a rain-snow mix to parts of metro Atlanta and Central Georgia by...
Metro Atlanta college student dies unexpectedly, university says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A college student from metro Atlanta died Tuesday after an “unexpected medical emergency,” Tuskegee University said. Conyers native Jade Callwood, 21, was a senior majoring in Environmental, Resources and Plant Sciences, the school said. The school did not specify Callwood’s cause...

















