DeKalb County’s ‘most wanted fugitive’ arrested in Alabama
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County deputies said their “most wanted fugitive” was captured in Alabama after more than two years on the run. Brian Tripp was taken into custody in Pritchard, Alabama, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Tripp fled the county...
Gwinnett mother heads to Washington to criminalize xylazine after son’s death
A Gwinnett County mother traveled to Washington on Thursday to push for a federal law targeting xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer dealers now mix into street drugs.
Pre-Dawn Horror On Hwy 78 Near Hugh Howell Leaves One Dead
An early-morning crash on Highway 78 near Hugh Howell Road in DeKalb County left one person dead and shut down the eastbound side of the corridor for hours on Monday. DeKalb County officers were called to the scene at about 5:42 a.m., where they found two vehicles involved in the wreck. One person was pronounced dead...
Metro Atlanta real-time crime center helps police shut down major drug operation
Blaine Clark with the DeKalb County Police Department says three suspects were arrested and face multiple charges.
2 arrested in metro Atlanta after cartel drug bust
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges after a cartel drug bust in Gwinnett County.
Ex-girlfriend, 3 others nabbed in killing tied to alleged murder-for-hire plot in ‘unusual’ case:...
Police allege a murder-for-hire plot led to a Southern California man's death, with four suspects arrested across California, Georgia and Alabama.
Retail giant expands drone delivery in metro Atlanta
More households in metro Atlanta can now get Walmart orders delivered by drone. In December, the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 92 in Woodstock was one of six locations where Walmart and Wing launched their drone delivery service in Georgia. Since then, Walmart and Wing report they have doubled their number of...
Whataburger Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting March 23 in Loganville
LOGANVILLE, GA (March 22, 2026) – The much anticipated opening of Whataburger in Loganville is finally here. There will be an officiial ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 23, followed by the opening of the doors to guests at 11 a.m. To celebrate opening day, the first 50...
Johns Creek fire crews put out large house fire
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A home in Johns Creek was heavily damaged early Monday after a large fire. Johns Creek firefighters arrived at the home around 1 a.m. at 6355 Murets Rd in Alpharetta. The home was engulfed in flames, according to fire authorities. No one was...
ICE agents deploying to Atlanta airport Monday, mayor says
Dickens’ statement comes after federal officials said Sunday that ICE agents would be deployed at airports across the country.
