Families, lawmakers raise alarms over conditions inside Georgia ICE facilities
Georgia has one of the highest numbers of ICE detention beds in the country, and advocates say conditions inside facilities in Stewart County, Irwin County, Folkston and Atlanta are “dangerous” and “inhumane.”
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation about three years ago, its attendance surged. Now, lines packed with young adults snake outside 2819 Church, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a spot for Sunday worship. Christian rap and contemporary music blast...
Atlanta organization works to provide free firewood for senior citizens and veterans
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta organization is working to provide free firewood to senior citizens and veterans by chopping trees that have already fallen. The Atlanta Firewood Bank was created a couple of years ago by James Williams, who is very knowledgeable about trees. “There are...
Triple homicide suspect arrested in Tennessee after multi-agency chase
Law enforcement agencies arrested a Georgia triple homicide suspect after tracking his vehicle across Middle Tennessee and conducting a high-risk traffic stop.
2 found shot to death inside vehicle in Gwinnett neighborhood
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a vehicle on Friday night, according to Gwinnett County police.
DeKalb police ask for help finding suspects involved in birthday celebration shooting
Officials with the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) recently released new pictures and information in the hopes of getting the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible for killing a young woman celebrating her birthday. Police released three photos taken from security cameras outside of an...
Attorney General Chris Carr announces dismantling of major 1-8 Trey Gangster Bloods network in...
Georgia – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said that the major gang network in Barrow County has been dismantled. This is one of the biggest successes for Georgia’s Gang Prosecution Unit since it was established. After years of concerted investigations into violence, drug trafficking, contraband activities, and...
$24K of stolen Lululemon found in bags in woman’s car, police say
Atlanta police recovered over $24,000 worth of stolen Lululemon merchandise using trackers hidden inside the clothing.
Metro Atlanta resident loses nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency scam
Police are also reminding people to never send money or invest through links shared by someone you’ve never met in person.
Female student at Snellville Middle School recorded being attacked by male classmate during school
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — Chaos erupted inside a Snellville Middle School classroom after a violent attack caught on cellphone video. The footage shows an eighth-grade boy grabbing classmate Paradise Muhammad, throwing her into desks and then kicking her in the head before leaving the room on Wednesday afternoon. Paradise...

















