DeKalb County police officer hospitalized after encounter with suspect at gas station
Itβs unclear exactly what happened, including whether the suspect was also injured or taken into custody.
Pellet Gun Blast on DeKalb School Bus Leaves McNair Student Hurt
What should have been a routine ride home turned into a crime scene Thursday afternoon when a McNair Middle School student was hit by a pellet that came through a school bus window, according to the DeKalb County School District. The bus was pulling into a neighborhood after dismissal when an unknown person...
Athens police honored for ‘lifesaving’ crash response
The Sons of the American Revolution recently honored Athens-Clarke police officers for their response to a fatal vehicle crash on the Athens Perimeter that claimed the lives of a young Athens couple and a Lawrenceville woman. The award was presented by the Athens chapter of the SAR at the annual George Washington...
Gwinnett State of the County
Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson delivers the annual Gwinnett State of the County address.
Donnie Josiah Lott III found safe in Snellville nearly a week after disappearing
SNELLVILLE, Ga. - UPDATE: Donnie Lott's family says he has been found and is safe. The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for a missing 27-year-old last seen at a popular Snellville park. What we know:. Donnie Josiah Lott III walked away from his mother while at Lenora Park on...
Southwest flight makes emergency landing over mid-air security threat as flier is detained amid...
A SOUTHWEST Airlines flight has been diverted and forced to do an emergency landing after a mid-air security threat. Flight 2094 from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was forced to cut...
Lawrenceville man pleads guilty to strangling ex-girlfriend, burning body in car
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) β A Lawrenceville man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to strangling his ex-girlfriend to death and burning her body in a car. Jahir Sagahon, 32, was convicted of malice murder in the death of 28-year-old Rubi Maldonado-Nava...
Woman Arrested in Sandy Springs Elder Abuse Investigation
Sandy Springs, GA β Sandy Springs Police detectives have arrested a woman following an investigation into allegations of elder abuse involving an 87-year-old victim. According to the Sandy Springs Police Department, the incident occurred in the 1900 block of Huntingdon Chase. Following the investigation, Jeanine...
Olympic gold medalist opening gymnastics academy in Alpharetta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) β A new gymnastics academy owned by an Olympic gold medalist opens Saturday in Alpharetta. Dominique Dawes Academy is opening a new location on North Point Circle. It joins locations in Maryland and Texas. The academy offers gymnastics, tumbling and ninja classes for children...
Man in distinct fringed pants wanted for questioning in Gresham Road Walmart assault
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are searching for a person of interest after a woman reported being followed and touched by a man while shopping at a local Walmart on New Year's Day. What we know:. Investigators say the incident occurred during the early afternoon of Jan. 1...

















