Motel shut down in Roswell after trafficking arrests
The emergency closure comes just days after six men, two of whom were motel employees, were arrested in connection with a disturbing human trafficking case.
2 sentenced for killing DeKalb teen over gun at gas station
Two men will spend years behind bars after the pair was found guilty of murdering a 17-year-old boy at a DeKalb County gas station.
DeKalb man to run marathons for 40 days for 82nd birthday and to raise...
Stan Cottrell’s love of running began at a young age. The former Marine will turn 82 this month and plans to do a marathon a day for 40 days.
Irresistible and ready to be the perfect pillow for snuggles Miss Ruby is waiting...
Meet Miss Ruby! This cuddly 165-pound Rottweiler is patiently waiting for her “furever” home. According to the Dekalb Animal Services in Georgia, Miss Ruby was an owner surrender who reluctantly had to sign her over because of landlord issues. Because of Miss Ruby’s size, the shelter is taking...
Gwinnett County parents push for weapon detection systems to be put on all school...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gwinnett County parents are applauding the school board for adding weapon detection systems to middle and high schools next school year, but want the same security on elementary school campuses as well. “We’re feeling like really proud parents to be in Gwinnett,” said Elizabeth...
DeKalb animal shelter overflows with over 500 dogs amid adoption plea
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — The DeKalb County animal shelter has had a surge in animals over the last few days, pushing the county facility past its capacity. The surge has put dogs at risk for euthanasia. At midday on Tuesday, DeKalb County’s animal shelter had more than 500 dogs at...
2 more tornadoes on Saturday confirmed
The National Weather Service has confirmed 2 additional tornadoes in metro Atlanta area this past Saturday. That brings the total to 4 between Friday and Sunday. No serious widespread damage or injuries reported.
Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend in DeKalb before calling 911, police say
Brian Bacon was booked into the DeKalb County Jail on charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. Roughly 10 hours earlier, he had called 911 to report a shooting.
Pair sentenced to life in prison for deadly robbery of man at DeKalb County...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the deadly robbery of a man for his gun at a DeKalb County gas station in 2023, according to prosecutors. On April 23, jurors found Quavion Hale, 20, and Stantavis Reese, 18, both guilty...
Man arrested after stealing bank cards, ID, leading police on foot chase in Duluth
Duluth police say a man was arrested while they investigated a theft, but things took a turn when he ran into traffic.
