Lawrenceville GA

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man is recovering after being shot in DeKalb County Tuesday night, according to police. DeKalb County police say officers responded to the shooting in the 1100 block of S. Hairston Road in Stone Mountain around 9:16 p.m. A man, who police believe...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was arrested after an employee at an Alpharetta Mercedes-Benz car dealership accused him of kidnapping her last week. Barinuadum Bariyiga, 39, faces multiple charges, including kidnapping, false imprisonment and two counts of obstruction of a law enforcement officer, Forsyth...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.