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A 78-year-old Dacula man died Wednesday after pushing his twin 8-year-old granddaughters and his sister out of the way of a massive falling tree limb, his family says.

The DeKalb County Police Department had a heavy presence of officers out on Lavista Road on Thursday afternoon.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Thursday, Fulton County leaders turned to law enforcement to help ignite the potential of Atlanta’s Center for Diversion and Services. “It can work, but it’s going to take all of us working together,” said Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

DeKalb County records show the property is still in their deceased parents’ names.

Gwinnett County is currently managing the fallout from allegations of financial wrongdoing tied to one of its former employees. In a statement issued by the County Administrator Glenn Stephens, which has made its way into the public eye via the county's official website, officials have acknowledged the situation and...

Authorities detain 19 undocumented immigrants in DeKalb County, Georgia State Patrol says. Authorities detained 19 undocumented immigrants in DeKalb County during a multi-agency operation Wednesday, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Armed woman shot and killed by law enforcement during Bartow County traffic...

A Gainesville man has been arrested after authorities said he shot at another vehicle while driving on Athens Highway last month. Hall County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Derreck Booth said the incident happened on April 7 on Athens Highway near Athens Street. The alleged shooter was Robert Beaucaire,...

A Gainesville woman was arrested this week for card fraud and exploitation of an elderly person. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports that 29-year-old Daja LaPrincess Hill was arrested on Tuesday following a two-week investigation. Hill was arrested on charges of felony financial transaction card fraud and...

Federal authorities say 52-year-old Adan Macedo-Rios, who was in the country illegally, purchased an eight-acre horse ranch and farmhouse in Loganville to serve as the hub of his criminal enterprise.

R&B singer Jaheim is facing six new animal cruelty charges, marking his second time being accused of similar offenses in recent years. R&B singer Jaheim has been hit with six new counts of animal cruelty in Fulton County, Georgia, over allegations of mistreating his six dogs. The Grammy-nominated singer was...