10-year-old rushed to hospital after ‘targeted’ shooting in Atlanta
The Atlanta Police Department has multiple officers out at a home in southeast Atlanta where they are investigating a reported shooting.
One person arrested after robbing multiple taxi drivers in Georgia
GEORGIA — Police in Brookhaven have arrested a man accused of robbing multiple taxi drivers across the metro Atlanta area. According to authorities, Aaron Rodriguez-Viveros, 29, was taken into custody Wednesday following a series of armed robberies targeting taxi drivers within Brookhaven city limits. Investigators...
Family witnesses teen die after being shot by stray bullet
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The family of a Gwinnett County teenager is grappling with an unimaginable loss after a stray bullet fired through a motel room wall claimed the life of 17-year-old Sheldon Lewis. The backstory:. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Thursday at the Live In Lodge Extended Stay...
Man arrested for allegedly impersonating deputy to commit armed robbery in Gwinnett County
A man has been arrested in Gwinnett County for allegedly impersonating a Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) deputy to commit armed robberies. According to GCSO, Samuel Baxter was located after surveillance and he was pulled over after exiting a residence in DeKalb County. The sheriff's office said "controlled...
Advocates want more done to stop abused animals from going back to owners
Officials say if charges are dropped, the abused animals are legally required to go back with their owners.
Four Members of DeKalb County Family Perish in Tragic Blaze, Brave Souls Lost Attempting...
A devastating house fire in DeKalb County claimed the lives of four family members Wednesday night. The victims, identified by the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office and reported by WSB-TV, included 43-year-old Joseph Thomas, 73-year-old Maryann Chambers, 70-year-old John Chambers, and 70-year-old Willie Smith....
Michael Levengood receives Gwinnett Chamber’s Citizen of the Year award
Michael Levengood grew up in DeKalb County and he and his wife, Peggy, thought their kids might grow up there as well. But the promise of Gwinnett County was too great for them to ignore. Between the county's schools, parks and libraries, the Levengoods found plenty of reasons to relocate to this county. So, they...
First responders honored for saving life of 17-year-old during medical emergency
Five members of the Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were honored as First Friday Heroes for saving the life of a 17-year-old who went into cardiac arrest.
Illegal U-turn uncovers pounds of drugs hidden in shoebox
A routine traffic stop for an illegal U-turn led to a major drug bust, according to Fulton County police.
Man hurt in DeKalb shooting
DeKalb County PD says one person was wounded in a shooting, and they need the public’s help to solve the case.
