Police looking for man accused of abusing, killing dogs in Atlantic Station parking deck
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities hope that new video and photos will help them identify a man with two dogs near Atlantic Station. The Fulton County Police Department said the man walked with two mixed-breed dogs to the Atlantic Station parking deck on the corner of 16th Street NW and Fowler Street,...
FBI raid sparks backlash from Georgia leaders
Georgia leaders are reacting after FBI agents executed a court-authorized, sealed search warrant at Fulton County’s elections operations facility in Atlanta.
Assistant principal arrested after ‘using stacking trick to steal 98 times from Walmart self...
AN ELEMENTARY school assistant principal has been accused of stealing from a Walmart nearly 100 times and making off with close to $1,000 in merchandise. Courtney Janell Shaw, 47, allegedly used a crafty “stacking” method at self-checkout kiosks to walk off with free items. Shaw was an administrator...
Bond denied for teen accused of murdering parents
Sarah Grace Patrick, the Carrol County teen accused of murdering her mother and stepfather, has just been denied bond. Her court date is set for August 2026.
Atlanta Braces for Chilly Winds and Possible Snow Showers as January Ends
Atlanta greets the final week of January with a crisp, sunny day and brisk winds, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high is expected to be near 40 degrees, coupled with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, offering Atlantans a reason to bundle up as they step outside. The weather patterns hold steady into...
New Independent Ice Cream and Dessert Shop Coming to Suwanee
SUWANEE, GA – Social & Scoop is planning to bring a new ice cream and dessert concept to Suwanee at: 3130 Mathis Airport Pkwy, Suwanee, GA 30024, owner Elaine Ganapathy shared with Business Debut. What to Expect. The concept will be centered around providing a place for family and...
Georgia lawmaker files bill to give parents more say in kindergarten start age
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow parents to decide when their child first enrolls in kindergarten or first grade after concern from parents across Gwinnett County. House Bill 1048 was officially filed this week, with the goal of giving families more flexibility,...
DeKalb considers studying condition of county jail facility
GREATER DECATUR, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission is considering approving a contract with Comprehensive Program Services to conduct a facility condition assessment of the county jail. The assessment will help the county identify security risks, potential threats to public safety and plan for renovations. The...
Metro Atlanta school districts warn students of consequences for walkouts
More Georgia students are planning to walk out of school this week in protest of the deadly shootings involving ICE agents in Minnesota.
Former DCSD superintendent arrested for assault
A former leader of DeKalb County School District (DCSD) currently embroiled in a federal case over charges of fraud found himself in jail due to a domestic dispute. Devon Horton, superintendent of DCSD from 2023 to 2025 (when he resigned due to being federally indicted in a case related to his former tenure as the...

















