Teen shot after gun accidentally goes off during cleaning, DeKalb County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been arrested after a teenager was shot in Stonecrest on Monday night, according to DeKalb County police. At around 9:50 p.m., officers were called to the 200 block of Meadowood Ridge, where they found the victim. He was taken to the hospital, where he is expected to recove
‘You will die:’ Threatening message against DeKalb high school alarms parents
A note threatening to shoot up a school and leave blood running down walls has parents very concerned. The principal at Lakeside High School on Briarcliff Road in DeKalb County. The school where the note was found says it is maintaining an increased security presence.
Roswell City Council approves property tax increase after hours of debate
With the council approving a lower rate than originally proposed, city officials warned that some planned improvements may not receive funding.
Josh Brolin Sells Atlanta Estate for $4 Million After Price Cut
The "Avengers" actor has sold his Sandy Springs, GA, home for nearly $1 million under the latest asking price.
Georgia preschool students become ‘junior journalists’ for World News Day
In honor of World News Day, Georgia preschool students became junior journalists for an afternoon. Students at the Goddard School of Sugar Hill formed their own newsroom, taking turns as hosts and doing interviews. The children talked to teachers, parents and members of the media to explore the importance of journalism
Man arrested for attempted ‘prison drop’ involving 12 pounds of drugs, 29 cell phones,...
A Gwinnett County man is in jail after allegedly being caught with 12 pounds of drugs, a drone, and several other objects associated with "prison drops," according to a press release from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office says they stopped a Dodge Caravan around 8:30 p.m. on...
From ‘Raising Kanan’ to Raising the Roof: London Brown Brings the Laughs to Norcross
Audiences may recognize London Brown as the hotheaded, but surprisingly tender, Marvin Thomas on STARZ’s “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” Others remember him as Reggie, the trash-talking antagonist who went toe-to-toe with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on HBO’s “Ballers.”. But when Brown steps...
Peachtree Corners Moves From Counting Deer to Managing the Herd
A new phase in the city’s deer management plan pairs annual population studies with a voluntary federal program on qualifying private property. In Peachtree Corners, spotting a deer once felt like a brush with nature — a quiet visitor stepping from the tree line at dusk. These days, many residents are more likely to se
Morgan Stanley Picks Dallas Over Alpharetta for Major Hub With 3,800 Jobs
Personalized SAT and ACT preparation for every student’s goals. Morgan Stanley has chosen Dallas over Alpharetta for a major new regional hub, ending a competition that could have brought a substantial corporate expansion to North Fulton. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday, Sept. 28, that Morgan Stanley Services G
Georgia grad rates hit record high but one gap remains
High school graduation rates across Georgia and several Atlanta-area districts reached record highs last school year, led by DeKalb County Schools hitting 83.3 percent and Atlanta Public Schools reaching 91.2 percent.

















