Massive Interstate 85 pedestrian bridge coming to Brookhaven
A massive infrastructure deal between local leaders and Emory University will soon link Brookhaven to major regional trail networks. The multimillion-dollar Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge project in Brookhaven will move forward without using any residential property taxes. Design work for the pedestrian brid
‘It’s a hefty expense’: Fulton County DA’s office gives away school supplies at party
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office held their 10th annual back to school supply giveaway Saturday morning.
Driver dies after two-vehicle crash on I-285 EB in Sandy Springs
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A driver is dead and another is recovering after a two-vehicle crash shut down lanes on Interstate 285 eastbound in Sandy Springs early Saturday morning. Emergency crews rushed to Interstate 285 eastbound near the New Northside Drive bridge at approximately 3:22 a.m. Saturday. Sandy Springs police
‘Stuff the Bus’ back-to-school drive starts kids off strong
The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County hosts a “Stuff the Bus” event at Walmart located at 630 Collins Hill Rd. The goal is to make it easy for shoppers to give local students a strong start to the school year. Our Maria Guzman has the details.
DeKalb parents, educators and adovcates push for protections from ICE at schools
DeKalb County parents are urging the district’s Board of Education to codify rules about immigration enforcement in schools. In May, the board drafted a policy called Safe Spaces to Learn that mandates that, if non-school law enforcement, such as ICE, wants to access a child or campus, the agency must present a signed
Lawrenceville Runway Diner Grounded In Briscoe Field Lease Shakeup
The Flying Machine, a mom-and-pop diner overlooking the runway at Gwinnett County’s Briscoe Field, has been told its time on the tarmac is almost up. After more than two decades as a go-to spot for pilots, families and plane-watchers, the longtime hangout has been ordered to vacate its current location by October 1, 20
DeKalb deputy, Fayetteville officers fired, accused of misusing Flock camera systems
A DeKalb County deputy and three Fayetteville police officers were fired for allegedly misusing Flock camera systems in separate incidents.
The Flying Machine restaurant forced to move by October
The Flying Machine restaurant must move from its long-time home at the Gwinnett County Airport in Lawrenceville by Oct. 1 after its landlord lost a property lease bid. Owners Hokey Sloan and Joy Hoge have operated the mom-and-pop eatery at Briscoe Field since 1998, serving community members who gather to watch aircraft
DeKalb deputy arrested for misuse of Flock tech
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A veteran DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office sergeant has been fired and arrested following an internal investigation into the unauthorized use of license plate reader technology, officials announced Friday. Misuse of plate reader technology. What we know:. According to a news release from the DeKalb C
Big Creek Greenway bike share could return to Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Visitors to the Big Creek Greenway may soon be able to borrow a bike after a previous program broke down six years ago. The Alpharetta City Council will consider an agreement with Tandem Mobility to provide a public bike share program with five docking stations and 25 bicycles.
