Burst pipe leaves DeKalb County Jail without hot water
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Inmates at the DeKalb County Jail are facing a weekend without hot water after a major pipe burst Friday night inside the aging facility. A pipe burst around 9 p.m. Friday, causing significant damage to the jail’s hot water boiler system. Jail officials confirmed the...
🎁 Free Finds Around Flowery Branch — Furniture & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Neighbors in Flowery Branch are giving away a few great items this week — from furniture to a possible lost pet that needs a home.
Fire at Roswell apartment complex displaces dozens of residents
ROSWELL, Ga. — The Roswell Fire Department responded to a large apartment fire April 9, and dozens of residents have been displaced. The Roswell Fire Department reported responding to the Enclave apartment complex at 7:30 p.m. The apartments are located at 11251 Alpharetta Highway. "Crews arrived in just over...
Gwinnett Woman Hits Fire Rescue Truck, Drives Off — Then Opens Her Door to...
A 25-year-old woman thought driving away from a crash would be the end of it. The Gwinnett County Police had other plans. According to the Gwinnett County Police social media page, on March 26, officers responded to a hit-and-run accident involving a Gwinnett County Fire rescue vehicle. The driver, Ayanna Bryson, got out of her car, looked at the damage...
Metro Atlanta school districts increase bonuses to employees
ATLANTA - Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind. What we know:. The Georgia Association of Educators says the bonuses provided by Gov. Brian Kemp's amended budget only cover...
Atlanta Benz Owners Say Their Luxury SUVs Suddenly Went Up in Flames
Two Metro Atlanta Mercedes owners say their SUVs suddenly caught fire without warning, one while in motion and another minutes after pulling into a doctor's office. Both owners say the company inspected at least one of the vehicles and reported finding no defect, even as dozens of other drivers have reported similar blazes.
Gwinnett inmate threatens to kill probation officer after release, deputies say
An inmate is facing new charges after allegedly making a death threat against a probation officer during a jail phone call.
Cobb County YouTuber documents Flock camera vulnerabilities
Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based surveillance company, is facing increasing community pushback as it secures contracts with law enforcement agencies across the country. Flock cameras can be found across metro Atlanta – including in Chamblee, where the police department recently opened its Real-Time Crime Center. But in nearby Dunwoody, the city council deferred renewing its Flock contract after residents spoke out against the company...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Lawrenceville — From Patio Chairs to a Sailboat
Looking for something useful or fun around Lawrenceville? This week’s local freebies include outdoor gear, home items, and even a sailboat! Check out what neighbors are giving away below.
Community honors ‘sweet’ teens lost in Florida highway wreck
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - A tight-knit Forsyth County school community is mourning after three students died Monday when their car ran off a Florida highway and hit several trees. The crash claimed the lives of 18-year-old Jackson Mobley, 17-year-old Jaylyn Fehr, and 16-year-old Charlotte Martin. Florida authorities said the teens were traveling through Franklin County when their car...
