Police searching for second suspect in carjacking that left driver stabbed
The other suspect was arrested after a chase with Atlanta police.
No Water to Bathe or Drink: Black DeKalb Residents Go Months Without Service
For nearly a year, 70-year-old Simone Grier has had to start every morning using bottled water to brush her teeth and to wash her hands after a pipe burst in her home and left her without running water. The pipe burst just weeks after she moved into her home this...
Historic meth bust in metro Atlanta has ties to MS-13
The seizure follows a lengthy collaborative investigation between local, state, and federal partners.
A Call to Action: Protesters Urge Governor Kemp to Resolve Uncertainty Over SNAP Benefits
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Protesters demand action from Gov. Kemp as SNAP benefits remains in limbo. Protesters demand action from Gov. Kemp as SNAP benefits remains in limbo.
Fatal Fentanyl overdose leads to manslaughter charge in Oakwood investigation
OAKWOOD, Ga. — A three-month-long investigation into a fatal drug overdose in Oakwood has resulted in the arrest of a Doraville man on a charge of aggravated involuntary manslaughter, the Oakwood Police Department announced. The charge stems from the death of a resident who succumbed to a fentanyl overdose in August.
Tyler Perry’s Former Chattahoochee Hills Estate Sells for $2.45M
The sprawling former estate of filmmaker Tyler Perry in Chattahoochee Hills has changed hands for $2.45 million, a significant drop from its 2024 listing price of $3.9 million, according to Fulton County property records. The 11,000-square-foot mansion, nestled on 24 acres along the Chattahoochee River, was once part...
Sandy Springs police release dramatic body camera video of shooting that injured officer
After two hours, the suspect surrendered and was arrested without further incident, Sandy Springs police say.
Gov. Kemp Announces Socomec’s $10M Investment Bringing 300 Jobs to Suwanee, Georgia
Big economic news out of Georgia, where Gov. Brian P. Kemp has announced a near $10 million dollar boon with Socomec, an electrical component and system manufacturer, setting up shop in Suwanee. This investment is slated to bring 300 new jobs to Gwinnett County, signaling a significant uptick in local employment...
Popular R&B Star Arrested on Weapon, Drug and Reckless Driving Charges
R&B singer and rapper Rod Wave was arrested in metro Atlanta on drug and weapon charges. The arrest came on the same day that Wave, real name Rodarius Green, nabbed his first Grammy nomination. Rolling Stone, citing jail records, reported the 27-year-old was booked into the Fulton County Jail on...
Police investigating deadly stabbing in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA - Police are investigating a deadly stabbing in southwest Atlanta. What we know: — Officials said officers received a call from Grady Memorial Hospital staff on Monday after a person arrived with stab wounds. Officers said the victim, a 39-year-old man, died from his injuries. Police said the...
