L.L.Bean Is Opening Its First-Ever Location In This Southern State
To make the most of late summer with all that hiking, camping, and kayaking around DeKalb County, Georgia, you’re going to need some outdoor gear. Thankfully, a brand-new L.L.Bean store won’t be too far from adventures near Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve or Stone Mountain Park. This week, developer...
Feds Put Three Georgia School Districts Under The Microscope In ‘Pass The Trash’ Crackdown
Federal education officials have quietly put three Georgia school districts under the microscope as part of a national push to police how schools handle allegations of staff sexual misconduct. The directed investigations focus on DeKalb County, Richmond County and Savannah-Chatham County and were disclosed this week as
Police accuse 19-year-old of driving drunk, killing his passenger in high-speed crash
A Gwinnett County teenager is charged with homicide after police say he was drunk and speeding when his truck rolled, killing his 19-year-old passenger on Highway 316.
Police searching for armed robbery suspects, accused carjackers in metro Atlanta
The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for armed robbery suspects they say are linked toa shooting that injured a man during a recent carjacking.
Metro Atlanta assisted living employee charged after resident hit with $4K bill
A Gwinnett County woman who worked at a Flowery Branch assisted living facility is accused of stealing a resident’s debit card and using it to make thousands of dollars in personal purchases, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
Multiple Decatur homeowners report HVAC unit thefts after 11Alive airs video of recent heist
DECATUR, Ga. — More Decatur homeowners are coming forward after 11Alive's Chase Houle showed surveillance video of a man stealing an HVAC unit on Saturday. Several viewers contacted Houle through Instagram overnight and into the morning, saying the man seen in security footage from July 11 also stole their HVAC units.
Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office warns of scams
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents that scammers are contacting individuals claiming to be members of the Sheriff’s Office. The RCSO said scammers may even use the name of a real deputy to appear legitimate. The Sheriff’s Office stressed that the RCSO will never call and demand payment, r
Gunfire Turns Blazing Pine Path Into Crime Scene, Leaves One Seriously Hurt
Gunfire tore through a quiet stretch of Blazing Pine Path on Wednesday afternoon in unincorporated DeKalb County near Decatur, leaving one person seriously injured and a neighborhood on edge. Emergency crews rushed the victim to a hospital, and investigators stayed behind, combing the area for clues as daylight faded.
Police say one extra second at intersections could save a life
The Gwinnett County Police Department is reminding drivers to use extra caution when approaching intersections, especially when making left turns on flashing yellow arrows.
Shooting investigation spans two scenes at Gwinnett County apartment complex
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police are investigating a shooting that left behind two crime scenes Wednesday evening at an apartment complex just outside Doraville. The shooting happened shortly before dark at the Longwood Vista Apartments, located at 2305 Global Forum Blvd. Although the complex has an Atlant
