Police chief in metro Atlanta city proposes ordinance changes for low-level crimes
“With potential growth in the future, give us the ability to maintain control without having to be heavy handed, without having to necessarily give people criminal records,” he said.
Norcross Shed Sting: Feds Nab Two In Alleged Cartel Kilo Bust Off Buford Highway
Federal agents say an undercover drug sting in Norcross ended with two men in handcuffs and a shed loaded with kilogram-level quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl, after a parking lot deal led investigators straight to a nearby stash site. Both suspects remain in federal custody on federal drug trafficking...
Sugar Hill unveils summer concert lineup
Music lovers in Gwinnett County won’t have to travel far this year to scratch their favorite itch as the city of Sugar Hill — celebrating its 87th birthday — recently announced a host of concerts at the award-winning Bowl at Sugar Hill and the venerable Eagle Theatre. The summer of song kicks off on Friday, May 22 at...
2 teens accused of murder after man found dead in Snellville crash
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two 18-year-olds are accused of murder after a man was found dead from a gunshot wound following a crash in unincorporated Snellville earlier this month. What we know:. Glenn Fitzpatrick of Winder and Michael Coker of Loganville are being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without...
Guns, fentanyl found during search of DeKalb County home, police say
Investigators say they found dozens of guns, a deadly amount of fentanyl, other drugs, and multiple digital scales while searching the home in Stone Mountain.
Parents remain frustrated as dozens of DeKalb schools face potential closures
DeKalb County parents and students rallied at Lakeside High School on Monday.
Gwinnett County schools propose $3.5 billion budget focused on safety and staffing
School safety and security are key priorities in the proposed budget.
7-year-old child dies in accidental shooting in DeKalb County, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating an accidental shooting that killed a 7-year-old child. Authorities identified the child as Anthony Bernard Jones III. The shooting happened on Loveless Drive, just off Bouldercrest Road. Investigators were on scene for several hours...
Travelers Keep Coming Back To These Georgia Buffets
Ever wonder why some buffets keep pulling people back again and again? In Georgia, there are a few spots that travelers just can’t seem to get enough of. It’s about the mix of comfort, variety, and that feeling of getting more than you expected. I remember stopping at...
Man arrested in Edgewood Court Apartments double murder
ATLANTA - Police have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a deadly double shooting at the Edgewood Court Apartments this past November. Marcus Caldwell is charged with two counts each of murder and aggravated assault. The backstory:. The shooting happened on Nov. 9 at 1572 Hardee Street NE. According...
