Hidden in the fridge: Gwinnett police bodycam catch
Gwinnett County police released this video of the arrest of a man after finding him hiding inside an unplugged refrigerator within a vacant apartment following reports of suspicious noises.
Georgia Dog Sees The People He Trusted Return But Their Visit Ends In Heartbreak
No dog should ever know what it feels like to be left behind. But Stanford, a Pit Bull mix, did. His family abandoned him at a park in Georgia and walked away as if it meant nothing. Thankfully, a kind family came across him and contacted Rockdale County Animal Shelter....
NIOSH Report Reveals Critical Failures in GA Warehouse Fire LODD
A federal review off a 2025 warehouse fire in DeKalb County found that a raft of problems, ranging from a lack of sprinklers to questionable tactics and task saturation, contributed to the death of a firefighter. NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program examined the September 8, 2025,...
Fake Deputies, Phony Warrants: DeKalb Jury Duty Scam Shakes Residents
DeKalb County officials are sounding the alarm about an aggressive phone scam that is spooking residents with fake threats of jail time over so-called missed jury duty. According to the county, callers are impersonating the sheriff’s office, insisting their targets skipped jury service and now face immediate arrest...
Children’s Healthcare ambulance involved in multi-vehicle crash on I-85 NB in Gwinnett County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ambulance was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-85 North in Gwinnett County Thursday afternoon. The accident happened near the I-985 NB split around 1:30 p.m., closing all northbound lanes for about an hour and a half, according to the...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs in DeKalb County Paying Up to $21/hr
DeKalb County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid openings for folks who like hands-on work and steady hours. These roles come with good pay, benefits, and room to grow.
Fake name, forged deed. DeKalb police say they’ve arrested who’s responsible
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - DeKalb County police have arrested a man accused of stealing a family’s home by forging a dead woman’s signature and transferring the title under a fake name. Police charged Castor Tyrone Winfrey with two felonies. Investigators said he used an alias...
Jury indicts man accused in fatal Target shooting
The man accused of shooting and killing a local father in a Target parking lot was indicted on murder charges Wednesday.
Georgia fugitive arrested by Prichard police
PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) - A fugitive from Georgia is behind bars in Mobile following his arrest earlier this week by the Prichard Police Department. Brian Tripp was arrested Sunday in Prichard, city officials announced Wednesday on social media. According to the post, Tripp, a convicted felon, fled DeKalb County,...
Sinaloa Cartel member sentenced for North Georgia drug ring
MONROE, Ga. - A Mexican national who prosecutors say was a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for running a drug trafficking pipeline out of North Georgia, according to federal prosecutors. What we know:. Jose Guadalupe Favela, 68, was sentenced to...
