Metro Atlanta man arrested for part in California “murder-for-hire” killing, police say
A Brookhaven man is in custody facing multiple charges after investigators say he took part in a “murder-for-hire” killing in California. Jerry E. Wheeler is facing charges of murder, murder for financial or other consideration, and criminal conspiracy to commit murder. Authorities say the arrest was in connection...
🚚 Multiple Supply Chain & Logistics Jobs in DeKalb County, GA
DeKalb County’s logistics scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like to keep things moving and organized. Whether you’re into vendor relations, inventory control, or stock management, there’s something here for you.
Burglar found hiding in refrigerator of Gwinnett apartment being renovated
He told police that he broke into the apartment to get out of the cold.
Top softball recruit graduates high school early to train in Orange and Blue
Stepping onto a college campus as a freshman is already a challenge. The transition from home life to college life is something people anticipate for years. When you’re the No. 1 recruit in America, sometimes that moment comes early. Eager to begin the next chapter of her softball career,...
PDK Lady Pilots breaking barriers in DeKalb County
The PDK Lady Pilots has transformed from a small 2020 pandemic meetup into a nonprofit organization with over 100 members dedicated to supporting female aviators. With women making up fewer than 10% of pilots in the U.S., the group focuses on mentorship and visibility to show young women that aviation is a viable...
DeKalb County’s ‘most wanted fugitive’ arrested in Alabama
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County deputies said their “most wanted fugitive” was captured in Alabama after more than two years on the run. Brian Tripp was taken into custody in Pritchard, Alabama, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Tripp fled the county...
Gwinnett mother heads to Washington to criminalize xylazine after son’s death
A Gwinnett County mother traveled to Washington on Thursday to push for a federal law targeting xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer dealers now mix into street drugs.
Pre-Dawn Horror On Hwy 78 Near Hugh Howell Leaves One Dead
An early-morning crash on Highway 78 near Hugh Howell Road in DeKalb County left one person dead and shut down the eastbound side of the corridor for hours on Monday. DeKalb County officers were called to the scene at about 5:42 a.m., where they found two vehicles involved in the wreck. One person was pronounced dead...
2 arrested in metro Atlanta after cartel drug bust
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after a cartel drug bust in Gwinnett County.
Retail giant expands drone delivery in metro Atlanta
More households in metro Atlanta can now get Walmart orders delivered by drone. In December, the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 92 in Woodstock was one of six locations where Walmart and Wing launched their drone delivery service in Georgia. Since then, Walmart and Wing report they have doubled their number of...

















