Dozens of graves reportedly vandalized at Atlanta cemetery
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dozens of graves have reportedly been vandalized at one of Atlanta’s largest cemeteries. One family said more than 150 graves were desecrated at Crest Lawn Memorial Park on Marietta Boulevard. Michelle Brewster made a promise to her mother before her passing to...
Tarika Hill charged in fatal shooting originally tied to sibling dispute
ATLANTA - Nearly a year after a deadly shooting, Atlanta police have arrested a 47-year-old woman for murder. Tarika Hill was arrested on Jan. 15, with help from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Atlanta police say. She is charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of...
Atlanta Officer Fires Weapon After Rec Center Argument Turns Into Shooting
An off-duty Atlanta police officer stepped in when an argument turned violent at a community recreation center on the morning of Jan 14, firing his weapon before taking a suspect into custody.
Gwinnett Schools Will Force All 6-Year-Olds Into First Grade Starting Fall 2026
Parents in Gwinnett County will lose the option to hold back their 6-year-olds from first grade under a new school district policy. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools will require all 6-year-old children to start first grade beginning in fall 2026. The change wipes out what parents and educators call...
Manhunt underway for ‘armed and dangerous’ metro Atlanta suspect
The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says a manhunt is underway for someone they say is considered armed and dangerous.
Tracking the snow on Sunday morning in Georgia
Some residents are waking up to snow in Georgia, mostly south of Atlanta. As of 8 a.m., snow was falling in Putnam County and other areas. Here's the latest reports from the field and latest weather forecast.
Body found in DeKalb believed to be missing 68-year-old, 2 in custody
Doraville Police Department confirmed that they are investigating a body found off of Buford Highway.
Man dies in ICE custody at Georgia detention facility
ATLANTA, Ga. — A man who was in ICE custody in Clayton County has died, according to Atlanta’s Mexican Consulate. The man, identified by a verified GoFundMe as Heber Sánchez, died at Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility in Lovejoy on Wednesday. His cause of death is currently unclear.
Shackles not reapplied after X-ray led to Rockdale County inmate escape, sheriff says
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has released new details following an internal investigation into an inmate escape that happened late last year.
School Board Policies Under Fire After Former Superintendent Spending Disclosed
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. — Recent disclosures about spending authorized by former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton have reignited criticism of district policies that allow top administrators wide discretion over taxpayer-funded expenditures. Records show Horton approved payments totaling...
