Bond denied for teen accused of murdering parents
Sarah Grace Patrick, the Carrol County teen accused of murdering her mother and stepfather, has just been denied bond. Her court date is set for August 2026.
Atlanta Braces for Chilly Winds and Possible Snow Showers as January Ends
Atlanta greets the final week of January with a crisp, sunny day and brisk winds, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high is expected to be near 40 degrees, coupled with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, offering Atlantans a reason to bundle up as they step outside. The weather patterns hold steady into...
DeKalb considers studying condition of county jail facility
GREATER DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission is considering approving a contract with Comprehensive Program Services to conduct a facility condition assessment of the county jail. The assessment will help the county identify security risks, potential threats to public safety and plan for renovations. The...
Metro Atlanta school districts warn students of consequences for walkouts
More Georgia students are planning to walk out of school this week in protest of the deadly shootings involving ICE agents in Minnesota.
Former DCSD superintendent arrested for assault
A former leader of DeKalb County School District (DCSD) currently embroiled in a federal case over charges of fraud found himself in jail due to a domestic dispute. Devon Horton, superintendent of DCSD from 2023 to 2025 (when he resigned due to being federally indicted in a case related to his former tenure as the...
2 Gwinnett high schools stage walkout over immigration fears
Hundreds of students walked out of Archer High School and Parkview High School on Tuesday, demanding the Gwinnett County Board of Education adopt formal policies protecting immigrant families from federal enforcement.
2 men facing murder charges after planned drug deal robbery left two others dead
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Two men are facing murder charges after a drug deal that became a robbery turned deadly early Thursday morning. DeKalb County Police said officers were called to the Brannon Hills Condominiums for a reported shooting on Jan. 22, at around 1:27 a.m. When they arrived, officers discovered the two...
Metro Atlanta Leaders Urge Citizens To Stay Alert After ICE Agent Sightings
City leaders have yet to verify if the federal government directed ICE agents to Metro Atlanta. City leaders in Metro Atlanta have warned citizens of potential ICE sightings around parts of the city. Although it is unverified whether the immigration agents have been designated to Metro Atlanta, city officials in...
Services planned Sunday for former Conyers police chief
Visitation and funeral services are planned Sunday for former Conyers police chief and city manager Tony Lucas, 72, of Greensboro, who died Jan. 22. Visitation is Sunday, Feb. 1 from noon to 3 p.m., followed by funeral services at Scott Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Road, Conyers. Chaplain Mark...
Three Killed in Fiery, RI Wrong-Way Crash
Three people are dead, including two Massachusetts men, following a fiery car crash early Sunday morning in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island State Police said they received 911 calls around 12:27 a.m. of a vehicle driving southbound on RT 99 North, the wrong-way, followed by calls that the same car had crashed on RT...

















