‘Physical altercation’ triggers lockdown at DeKalb County high school, administration says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A “physical altercation” between three students triggered a lockdown at a DeKalb County high school, according to a letter sent home to parents. The incident occurred at Lakeside High School in Atlanta, according to the letter. The letter said three students...
Man shot multiple times outside Candler Road apartment complex
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police say a man was rushed to a hospital Wednesday evening after he was shot multiple times outside a gated apartment complex on Candler Road. What we know:. Officers were called around 5:42 p.m. to the 2100 block of Candler Road, where they found...
Man hospitalized after being shot in DeKalb County, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been hospitalized after being shot in DeKalb County, according to police. Police said officers responded to the 2100 block of Candler Road around 5:45 p.m. Thursday and found a man who had been shot multiple times. He was taken to...
These Lawrenceville, GA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of lawrenceville..
Man accused of killing 8-year-old girl in DUI hit-and-run placed on ICE hold
The suspect was out on bond after he was indicted on a previous DUI hit-and-run case.
NAACP expresses concerns about potential data centers in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The DeKalb County NAACP is urging caution ahead of a meeting where the county’s zoning committee will take a look at how they will regulate data centers. Regulations would covers thing like where they can be built, how they are categorized,...
Family celebrates 1-year-old girl beating kidney cancer
NORTH DRUID HILLS, Ga. — The cheers could be heard clear across the lobby of the Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Calayah is cancer free. Their joy spread through the halls with people rooting her on as she rolled by, celebrating a milestone every child battling cancer hopes to reach — ringing the bell.
Stabbing at Gainesville homeless shelter leaves man in critical condition
Gainesville authorities arrested a man after a 41-year-old man was left in critical condition from a stabbing on Monday, Nov 17, at Good News at Noon in Gainesville. Capt. Kevin Holbrook with the Gainesville Police Department stated that Andrea Valvenus Hunter, 47, was identified as the suspect and subsequently found...
2 teachers at same Gwinnett County middle school charged with hitting, grabbing students
Creekland Middle School in Gwinnett County is at the center of two investigations after police arrested two teachers accused of taking discipline too far.
Authorities arrest mother of 2 young children who died
LOUISVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed Wednesday it assisted with the arrest of Dakota Nicole Taylor, the mother of two children who died. The agency was involved in the investigation into the death of 8-month-old Caleb Taylor in January in Jefferson County. We found the mother...

















