Norcross brothers sentenced to life in prison for assaulting young girl
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two men from Norcross will spend their lives in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a young girl over multiple years. Jose Angel Soriano, 36, was convicted of rape, while Jordi F. Soriano-Balbuena, 32, was convicted of rape and aggravated child molestation in a...
Driver clocked at 99 mph on I-75 identified as fugitive from metro Atlanta
A 20-year-old Atlanta woman was arrested last week after deputies say she was caught speeding on Interstate 75.
DeKalb County could close 27 schools, initial plan says. Here’s the list.
The list of possible closures is meant to spark conversation in the district before final decisions are made.
Woman arrested for shooting at DeKalb shopping center
A woman has been arrested for the fatal shooting of another woman outside of a DeKalb County shopping Center on Tuesday night. Eric Perry reporting.
Norcross brothers convicted of rape get life in prison without parole
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A pair of Norcross brothers accused of sexually abusing a girl for years were convicted on Thursday. The victim reported the sexual abuse to her mother, who contacted police. Investigators say the men had multiple other victims in DeKalb County, with three of those victims testifying during...
Former Lakeside High School student pleads guilty to causing crash that killed classmate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed one of her classmates and hurt another in 2024, according to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office. Hannah Hackemeyer, now 20, was convicted of first-degree homicide by vehicle, serious injury by...
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
EVANSTON, Ill. - A federal trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton, who is facing charges tied to his prior leadership of an Illinois school district, according to the The Daily Northwestern. Ultra-Soft Cashmere Sweatshirt Loved by Thousands of MenThe Sweatshirt...
Police identify victim, suspect in deadly shooting at Stone Mountain shopping center
Officers have identified the victim as 33-year-old Precious Jones. A 23-year-old woman, Zanbria Arrington, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Gwinnett County school bus driver charged with DUI off the job
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County school bus drivers transport more than 128,000 children every day. But now one of those drivers is facing criminal charges. In November 2025, court records show David Atkins was charged with driving under the influence of drugs while operating his personal...
Homeowner stunned after HOA tries to stick them with $3,000 bill: ‘If I had...
"[HOAs] are legalized robbery." Homeowner stunned after HOA tries to stick them with $3,000 bill: 'If I had known ahead of time' first appeared on The Cool Down .
