Alpharetta dealership employee says she was kidnapped after customer had his car serviced
A routine service appointment turned into a kidnapping, according to deputies.
Three 17-year-olds shot in 24-hour period in metro Atlanta area
ATLANTA - A series of shootings involving 17-year-olds unfolded across metro Atlanta and surrounding areas in less than 24 hours earlier this week, leaving one teen dead and two others recovering from gunshot wounds. What we know:. The violence spanned multiple locations — from the city of Monroe in Walton...
Police hold memorial ceremony for fallen officers in DeKalb County
Man accused of trying to kidnap toddler at Acworth Walmart granted bond. A man accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at an Acworth Walmart was released from jail Tuesday afternoon after a month and a half behind bars. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Travelers now should be REAL ID...
Shootings involving 17-year-olds
In less than 24 hours, at least three 17-year-old teenagers were shot in the metro Atlanta area. The shootings took place in southeast and southwest Atlanta and city of Monroe in Walton County.
Ossoff announces investigation into corporate landlords buying homes in Georgia, allegedly driving up prices
ATLANTA — (Editor's note: The video above this article is from an 11Alive Investigates story on a man in Smyrna and his interactions with one of the companies named Wednesday by Sen. Ossoff, Invitation Homes.) Sen. Jon Ossoff on Wednesday announced an investigation into companies buying homes in Georgia...
Popular Local Barbershop Coming to Duluth
A barber shop is in the works in Duluth. Carlucho Barbershop is planned for 3230 Steve Reynolds Boulevard, according to a building permit application with Gwinnett County. The 1,100-square-foot space is located at Nukoa Plaza, a two-story shopping center. According to the application, they plan to take one wall down...
Gwinnett County grieves loss of sixth-grader Lamar ‘LJ’ Holmes Jr.
Lamar "LJ" Holmes Jr., a sixth-grade student and multi-sport athlete, passed away after an asthma attack during a soccer game, leaving the community in mourning. A balloon release was held at Dacula Middle School to honor LJ, highlighting his vibrant personality and leadership qualities, with overwhelming support...
New Indian Restaurant Planned for Lawrenceville
A new Indian restaurant is coming to Lawrenceville. A project called Malabar Kitchen is planned for 1414 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, according to a building permit application with Gwinnett County for the “interior build-out of an existing commercial tenant space… to establish a new restaurant.” The space is 1,401...
Man hospitalized after being shot in Stone Mountain, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man is recovering after being shot in DeKalb County Tuesday night, according to police. DeKalb County police say officers responded to the shooting in the 1100 block of S. Hairston Road in Stone Mountain around 9:16 p.m. A man, who police believe...
Man charged with kidnapping woman from Alpharetta Mercedes-Benz dealership in loaner car, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was arrested after an employee at an Alpharetta Mercedes-Benz car dealership accused him of kidnapping her last week. Barinuadum Bariyiga, 39, faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment and two counts of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, Forsyth...