Man kidnapped, shot 17 times before being dumped in Gwinnett church parking lot
A man was kidnapped from his home and found dead in a church parking lot in Gwinnett County.
Brookhaven Police crack down on street takeovers
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — Eleven people have been arrested after three street takeover incidents in Brookhaven, and Brookhaven Police say more arrests are on the way. On Aug. 17, 24, and 31, the Brookhaven Police reported that hundreds of people took over different intersections within the city limits for illegal and...
7 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Georgia Where $33 Gets You More Than You’d Think
Looking for incredible thrift stores in Georgia where your dollars stretch like magic?. These 7 enormous secondhand shops offer amazing treasures and unbelievable bargains for just a few bucks!. 1. City Thrift (Lilburn) City Thrift in Lilburn is a bargain hunter’s paradise that will make your wallet do a happy...
Pile of trash catches fire at Fulton County Jail
The Atlanta Fire Department responded to the Fulton County Jail on Thursday morning after reports of a fire. An AFRD spokesperson told Channel 2 Action News that firefighters found a pile of trash smoldering inside the jail. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said jail staff used a fire extinguishers to put out the...
Armed Break-In Leads to Fatal Standoff in DeKalb County on Labor Day
On Labor Day, a residential intrusion in DeKalb County spiraled into a dramatic standoff when law enforcement responded to a break-in report and later tracked down a suspect, who ultimately died by what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. FOX 5 Atlanta detailed that the incident began around 11:15 a.m....
Buford Man Dead From Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound After Thursday Morning House Fire
A Thursday morning house fire in Buford ended with one man dead from what police believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services were called just before 7 a.m. to a burning two-story home on the 3000 block of North Bogan Road NE, near Thompson Mill Road and close to the Hall...
Son of woman who died in fire set by her ex jumped out window,...
The brother of a woman killed in a DeKalb County apartment fire shares his anguish over her death and his feelings about the man suspected of intentionally setting the fire.
3 hurt in overnight shooting at DeKalb County home, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three people were hurt during an overnight shooting at a home in DeKalb County, according to police. Officers first responded to a gas station in the 4600 block of Glenwood Road. Two people with non-life-threatening injuries told police they were outside a home in the 2200...
‘Water Boys’ allegedly steal DeKalb County man’s wallet
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County man is speaking out after he says three teens selling water took advantage of his kindness and stole his wallet. Doug Fortenberry says the incident happened on Aug. 18 along Wesley Chapel Road as he prepared to turn onto Interstate 20. "Just an...
Mother, 2 young kids critically injured after being hit by car while crossing busy...
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A mother and her two children were critically injured after being hit by a car while crossing a busy Gwinnett County highway on Monday, according to police. Chamblee Police said that witnesses told them that the woman, her 5-year-old and 11-year-old were crossing Buford Highway in front of the City...
