I-85 SB shuts down in Gwinnett County after tractor-trailer catches on fire, spills fruit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-85 SB was shut down in Gwinnett County on Thursday after a tractor-trailer caught on fire. The incident happened just north of Hamilton Mill Road at around 12:03 p.m., according to Georgia State Patrol. Troopers believe the fire might have been caused by a mechanical problem.
Georgia man sentenced for possessing 5 kilos of cocaine in Mississippi
GREENVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – A Georgia man was sentenced in Mississippi to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. According to court documents, Dannie Thomas, of Dacula, Georgia, was in possession of 50 kilograms of cocaine and a large amount of currency
A 7 Brew Is Coming to Sugar Hill—and It Says Something About North Atlanta’s...
A small piece of land along Highway 20 is preparing for a distinctly modern suburban use: coffee without the coffee shop. A commercial-development permit has been issued for a new 7 Brew at 5942 Cumming Highway in Sugar Hill. The drive-through beverage stand will occupy less than an acre near existing restaurants and s
DeKalb Police Seize Drugs, Firearms and Cash After Disturbance Call
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – A disturbance call led to the seizure of illegal drugs, firearms and cash after DeKalb County police obtained a search warrant for a residence, authorities said. Officers with the DeKalb County Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance at a home on July...
Child finds loaded gun inside DeKalb home, accidentally shoots man
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A child found an unsecured, loaded gun inside a DeKalb County home Wednesday night, accidentally shooting a man in his 20s, according to police. DeKalb County police officers rushed to the 1100 block of Summit Creek Drive around 8 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of a person shot. The addres
Nearly $600,000 going toward pedestrian bridge project in metro Atlanta
The Decide DeKalb Development Authority Board of Directors approved a $588,168 grant last Thursday to advance the design of a new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 85.
Cumming City Council votes to add security cameras to Recreation & Parks office
The Cumming City Council voted unanimously to add nearly 30 security cameras to their Recreation & Parks department’s main office.
North Atlanta’s New Luxury Industry Is for Dogs
The next hotel planned along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Suwanee will offer private rooms, premium bedding, climate-controlled recreation and in-suite television. Its guests, however, will arrive on four legs. K9 Resorts, a national chain built around luxury dog boarding and day care, is preparing a location at 3
Restaurant Report Card: Erawan Organic Thai fails with 56; Egg Harbor Cafe earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Thai restaurant on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs is in some hot water with the health department. Erawan Organic Thai in Fulton County failed with 56 points and a U for unsatisfactory. The report says food debris was found on knives stored in the kitchen, chicken, pork and calamari
Amasa Mexican Kitchen opens new Alpharetta location
Owner Juan Calle & Exec. Chef Joey Vazquez give us a preview of what to expect on the menu and at the restaurant.

















