Man convicted of stabbing homeowner protecting wife, baby in Brookhaven home invasion
A DeKalb County man was sentenced after being convicted of a violent home invasion and stabbing in Brookhaven nearly five years ago.
Fifth suspect arrested in viral Cincinnati beatdown as victim details her ‘ongoing battle’
Police have arrested a fifth person associated with the violent beatdown in Cincinnati that happened on July 26.
28-year-old charged in deadly armed robbery involving Louis Vuitton bag, deputies say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 28-year-old Jonesboro man was arrested two months after a deadly armed robbery involving a designer bag, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. According to the sheriff's office, the suspect, Travis Davis, allegedly shot 34-year-old Lorenza Tucker on May 30, and took a Louis...
Brave Mother in ICU After Daring Rescue of Daughter from Stone Mountain Lake
A mother and her young daughter were hastily rescued from Stone Mountain Lake in a tense incident. As per FOX 5 Atlanta, the drama unfolded Saturday afternoon near the Cherokee Trail when a 9-year-old girl, who had taken off her shoes, slipped on a wet rock and fell into the waters of Stone Mountain Lake. The child's...
Suspect charged with breaking into Delk Road Marriott rooms
Bradley Dekover Traylor, 44, of Atlanta, is accused of breaking into several rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott on Delk Road in Marietta, on July 26 at 8 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Traylor stole a Michael Kors watch, a black and silver cross necklace and a gold necklace...
Fani Willis Calls Commissioners ‘Liars’ in Jail Funds Fight
As you walk into District Attorney Fani Willis’ office, housed on the third floor of Fulton County Courthouse, you’re greeted by a Malcolm X quote posted along the hallway. “I’m for truth no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it’s for or against.”
19-year-old driver charged in deadly Brookhaven hit-and-run
A driver accused in a fatal hit-and-run has been arrested, Brookhaven police announced Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Kendall Hudson, 19, of Atlanta, was arrested in connection with the deadly hit-and-run. Around 1:46 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to a person hit by a...
DeKalb County DA distributes free gun safes after tragic child shooting
Following the tragic shooting of a 5-year-old by his twin brother, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is distributing free gun safes to promote firearm safety and prevent similar incidents. The victim's mother, Lanecia Bennett, has been charged with murder due to negligence for leaving a loaded gun...
Gwinnett, GA Abandoned Poodle Mix Pierce Seeks Loving Home
Pierce's journey began in a heartbreaking way—abandoned with his siblings inside a fenced area at a Metro Atlanta firehouse. The young poodle mix had clearly been left there intentionally, unable to reach the location on his own. But now, thanks to Rescue Me Georgia (RMG), Pierce has a second chance at life and is...
Gwinnett County skating rink to close after 40 years
A Gwinnett County institution will soon be closing as the family that owns Skate Along USA announced last week that the roller rink would be shutting its doors forever in late August. “To our skate family,” said a message posted on Facebook, “It is with great sadness that we must announce our closing. We would like...