Construction starts on $4.16 billion Georgia 400 expansion, relief promised
A major highway overhaul in North Fulton and Forsyth will bring long-term relief for commuters, but the project is expected to take five years to finish.
Rockdale deputies help recapture escaped ICE inmate, officials say
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. - Rockdale County deputies helped Immigration and Customs Enforcement track and recapture an inmate on Monday afternoon who escaped from federal custody, according to the sheriff's office. What we know:. The inmate escaped from ICE custody shortly after leaving the Rockdale County Sheriff's...
Gwinnett man celebrates 30th birthday by dodging bullets in his own apartment
Police say the shooter was looking for a woman who did not live there.
Walmart in Loganville is hiring
Walmart in Loganville has several current job openings. Click or tap on the relevant link for more information. Editor’s Note: These job postings were found on the web on March 8, 2026. Please note a job posting could be removed at any time due to the position being filled.
Storms roll through metro Atlanta as all watches, warning expire
ATLANTA - All watches and warnings in metro Atlanta and North Georgia have been allowed to expire. The storm rolled through starting around 8 p.m. and entered the metro Atlanta area around 10 p.m. What we know:. According to the NWS, a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe...
Georgia man sentenced for negligent homicide connected to Arkansas rest stop death
OZARK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Georgia man pleaded guilty to reduced charges after he was found responsible for a man’s death at an Arkansas rest stop last year. Darrius Simmons, 31, of Duluth, Ga., pleaded guilty on March 6 to negligent homicide, theft of property and duty to give information and render aid charges.
Former sheriff who had successor murdered dies in prison
A former DeKalb County sheriff serving a sentence of life in prison for orchestrating the murder of his elected successor has died. According to multiple news sources, Sidney Dosey died March 2 at the age of 86 while behind bars. Dorsey was convicted of malice murder after recruiting a group of men to kill new...
20-Year-Old Killed In Alpharetta Electric Dirt Bike Crash
A 20-year-old man was killed Thursday when his electric dirt bike collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Douglas Road and Clubhouse Drive in Alpharetta, turning the busy stretch into a crash scene that kept Douglas Road closed for several hours as crews investigated and cleared the area. According...
Data center, gas station store moratoriums extended in metro Atlanta community
The Newton County Commission voted to extend two moratoriums for proposed gas station stores and data centers.
DeKalb Gas Station Turns Crime Scene as Man Is Shot Multiple Times
A quiet Sunday afternoon at a DeKalb County gas station erupted into violence when a man was shot several times outside the business and rushed to a hospital, according to county police. Officers arrived shortly after the gunfire, and detectives began sorting through what led up to the attack. As of now, police have...
