GoFundMe for Georgia Officer David Rose Surpasses $590K as Community Honors His Legacy
More than $590,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign supporting the family of Officer David Rose, the DeKalb County police officer who was tragically killed during a mass shooting outside the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on August 8. The campaign, launched by his widow, continues to draw nationwide support...
Mom charged after elementary student fired gun at Gwinnett school toilet
Following the incident, the Gwinnett County school board approved a plan to have unarmed security officers patrol elementary school perimeters and ensure doors are locked.
What does south DeKalb need to thrive? New study aims to find out.
Decide DeKalb on Monday is launching an economic development study to explore ways to generate new investment in the county’s often overlooked southwestern corridor.
Atlanta church honors 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate “Social Justice Sunday” at one of Atlanta’s most iconic churches. It’s in honor of the 62nd anniversary of the March on Washington.
Georgia Aquarium offering $20 tickets for 20th anniversary
The Georgia Aquarium is offering special pricing in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
VIDEO: Traffic stop in Duluth uncovers stolen gun with extended magazine
An 18-year-old was arrested earlier this month after Duluth police said they discovered a stolen gun during a traffic stop.
1 officer, 200 residents: Fulton County Jail monitor report shows staff vacancies approaching 60%
The first court monitor report on the Fulton Count Jail, located on Rice Street, was published Thursday.
Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office using special K-9 to combat human trafficking and child exploitation
Collaborating with local, state and federal agencies, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) Unit investigates cases of human trafficking, gang activity, vice crimes and the exploitation of minors. Each year, TRACE conducts victim recovery operations and arrests individuals...
The Massive Thrift Store In Georgia Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car With Treasures
In the heart of Chamblee sits a thrifter’s paradise so vast and value-packed that locals have developed a saying: “Forty bucks at My Favorite Place fills your trunk and your backseat too.”. This isn’t your average secondhand shop – it’s a sprawling wonderland where bargain hunters and collectors...
1 hurt after shooting at MARTA station, police say
ATLANTA — MARTA Police said they have one person in custody after a shooting that left another injured early Sunday morning. Officers were called to the Garnett MARTA station at around 12:25 a.m. on Aug. 24. One male victim sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according...
