Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office recently swore in new deputies. They included Certified Detention Deputy Diante Rodriguez, Certified Detention Deputy Nicolas Tuggle, Certified Detention Deputy Treon Clarke, Certified Detention Deputy Sean Walker, Reserve Deputy Gregory Scoggins, Certified Sheriff’s Deputy Roger Lo
DeKalb County police car involved in early morning crash
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County police vehicle was involved in an early morning crash Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Idlewood Road. Video from the scene showed damage to both the police vehicle and another car involved in the crash. What we don't...
DeKalb County police pursuits up 482% after policy change
New data, acquired by Atlanta News First’s media partner Decaturish, shows police pursuits in DeKalb County increased 482%.
Roman-Born Restaurateur Prepares Nonna Lucia Italian for Johns Creek Opening
Johns Creek is about to gain a new Italian restaurant with origins that reach well beyond metro Atlanta. Nonna Lucia Italian is preparing to open at 11030 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 160, with a mid-August debut planned. The restaurant is being developed by Rome native Alexander Richards, who has spent much of his life
Construction that disrupted metro Atlanta neighborhood for 6 years ends with bridge reopening
Residents and business owners in south DeKalb County say the reopening of the Cedar Grove Bridge marks the end of a six-year disrupti
A New 14-Acre Mixed-Use Development With 328 Apartments and a Food Hall Opens in...
Vela Park has opened in Decatur, marking the completion of the project. The developer hosted a grand opening event featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, and remarks from project partners. The mixed-use development includes 328 apartments and Vela Park Food Works, a food hall featuring six vendors. Vela Park Debut
Loganville Police Officer honored as Piedmont Walton’s August First Friday Hero
LOGANVILLE, Ga. — A Loganville police officer who risked her own life to rescue a man trapped inside a burning home has been recognized as Piedmont Walton Hospital’s August 2026 First Friday Hero. Officer Crystal Cintron of the Loganville Police Department received the honor for her actions during...
Cartel duress claim fails; woman gets 20 years for meth trafficking
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Georgia woman was found guilty of meth trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday. The state attorney’s office said Christina Heath, 45, of Conyers, Georgia, had almost 1,000 grams of meth on her when she was arrested on March 2, 2025.
Loganville to consider recruitment proposals for new city manager
At the July 2026 Retreat of the Loganville City Council, City Manager Danny Roberts announced to the council of his intention to retire at the end of his current contract which expires on Feb. 18, 2026. The following week he made his retirement announcement public. Without wasting any time, proposals are being sought f
She earned a mother’s trust. Then, police say, she kidnapped her baby
A metro Atlanta woman is accused of orchestrating a kidnapping that sparked a multi-state search for a missing 6-month-old baby before the child was found safe just hours later.
