Decatur Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Fatal Shooting of Ex-Girlfriend’s Friend
DECATUR, Ga. — A DeKalb County jury convicted a Decatur man of murder after prosecutors said he fatally shot a man who had driven his ex-girlfriend home from work. According to the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, 49-year-old Aaron La Var Beckles was found guilty May 13, 2026, of Malice Murder, two counts of F
Beaver battle brews as Alpharetta HOA trapping, killing nuisance animals
Beavers have become such a nuisance in a North Fulton neighborhood that the homeowners’ association is trapping and killing them, and that has some residents upset.
Gwinnett County Restaurant Report Card – 05/14/2026
The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted food service inspections in Gwinnett County on 05/14/2026. The following 6 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟠 Grade C (70–79) — 2 locations THREE BLIND MICE —
Leadership vacancies in DeKalb schools leave parents and community with questions
The leadership changes come after a now-former superintendent was indicted last year.
Clarence Carter, Legendary Soul Singer Behind ‘Patches,’ Dies at 90
Legendary soul singer Clarence Carter, best known for hits like "Slip Away" and "Patches," died on Wednesday (May 13) at age 90.
Georgia man dies in St. Tammany Parish crash, state police say
COVINGTON, La. — A 26-year-old man from Georgia died after a crash in St. Tammany Parish on Friday, according to the Louisiana State Police. The crash claimed the life of Muhammad Connor of Snellville, Georgia, who was riding a dirt bike traveling east on the shoulder of U.S. Highway 190 in Covington.
South Carolina posts awesome recruiting win for 4-star ATH out of Georgia
The Gamecocks snagged the nation's No. 23 rated overall athlete for 2027.
Friday is last day to qualify for brand-new Ford vehicle in 2026 St. Jude...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friday is the last day to secure your ticket for a chance to win a brand-new Ford vehicle in the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. At midnight, the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport or the 2026 Ford Maverick XL are off the table. Whoever wins will get to choose one of the two vehicles.
Belt Supplier Overhauls Georgia Hub
Conveyor and power transmission belting supplier Ammega has overhauled a suburban Atlanta facility to use safer and more sustainable adhesives, company officials said this week. The Buford, Georgia, hub is Ammega’s first synthetic facility across its global operations to exclusively use water-based adhesives. Those adh
Lilburn police: Vape shop robbery is a warning for parents
Detectives said they pieced together video from the store, neighboring businesses and Flock cameras until they had a tag number and a name.

















