DeKalb County CEO Orders Review of Police Tactics in Response to Anti-ICE Protest in...
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has initiated a comprehensive review of the DeKalb County Police Department's response to an anti-ICE protest that took place along Chamblee Tucker Road last Saturday. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, Cochran-Johnson is reaffirming the commitment to uphold the right to peaceful...
Fulton Sheriff sues county, alleges violation of his rights as elected official
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat filed a lawsuit against the county government on Tuesday, alleging they’re violating the law by limiting his control of the sheriff’s office budget.
Suspect found hiding in the woods after man shot, killed in DeKalb County
Police have not commented on what led up to the shooting.
Asian needle ant: It’s venomous, invasive and might be in your backyard
Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn't until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up the sun from her Milton home's hot tub, that the mother of four crossed paths with the Asian needle ant. It's invasive, venomous and—within minutes—had Hairston fearing for her life.
Georgia woman extradited for alleged fake bill scheme at Dollar General
Imani Alexis Taylor was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at Dollar General stores in metro Atlanta, identified after being pulled over in Oklahoma City. Taylor was extradited to Covington, facing additional charges linked to similar incidents involving fake currency, with connections to counterfeit...
Deputies identify body found in the woods, charge 2 suspects
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has identified a woman found dead in the woods and the two suspects charged in her murder. Officials said missing person reports were filed for Irma Valdez in Conyers on Monday and in Newton County on Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Wednesday,...
Viral metro Atlanta Burger King grad announces college choice
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Mykale Baker, the metro Atlanta high school graduate who went viral for clocking in to his Burger King shift on the night of his graduation, is now preparing for his next big milestone — starting college this fall. ORIGINAL STORY: Metro Atlanta teen goes viral...
Drug trafficking arrest in West Midtown
Atlanta police have released video of a drug trafficking arrest on June 6. They reportedly found more than 10 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and $4K in cash.
DeKalb Co. police still seeking organizer of large street racing meet-ups
DeKalb County is reminding the public that it needs help finding the person behind the massive street racing meet-up in Wade Walker Park last month.
Protesters arrested at immigration rally speak after spending days in jail
Protesters were back home Wednesday night after spending four days in jail following arrests at an anti-deportation rally last weekend in DeKalb County.