Firearm discovered in Cobb middle school bathroom
A firearm was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth Wednesday night. The weapon was found during an evening sixth grade performance at the school, according to the district. In a message to parents, sent just before 9 p.m., Principal Shannon Thorpe said: “The weapon was noticed during...
Remains ID’d as Paulding County man missing since 2013
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago. The family of Thomas Joe Kratzer, a white male born Jan. 18, 1959, reported him missing on Feb. 4, 2014, after not hearing from him since the...
Massive meth bust: Drugs found hidden in blackberry shipments in Georgia
Federal and local investigators stopped a major meth trafficking operation just before Thanksgiving, seizing nearly 1,600 pounds of methamphetamine at two locations in Georgia.
Smyrna man indicted in high-speed DUI wreck
A Smyrna man was indicted by a Cobb grand jury on DUI charges in connection to a crash that injured multiple people. Lorenzo Cruz, 25, is accused of driving a silver 2014 Chevrolet Silverado under the influence of alcohol while going 86 mph in a 45 mph zone, resulting in a crash that injured himself, his passenger...
Iconic Buckhead Steakhouse to Shut Doors After 22 Years
Atlanta’s dining scene is bidding a bittersweet farewell to one of its longtime favorites as Dantanna’s, the beloved Buckhead steakhouse and sports bar, prepares to close its original location this weekend. Nestled near Lenox Square since 2003, Dantanna’s has been a go-to spot for generations of locals and...
Newton County Community Breathes Sigh of Relief as Missing 7-Year-Old Boy Found Unharmed
The quiet of a Newton County community was interrupted by a search that ended in relief, as a 7-year-old boy who had vanished on Tuesday was located unharmed later that evening. The Newton County Sheriff's Office mobilized an extensive search after the child was reported missing from his home in The Falls...
Multiple schools in Georgia set to close
GEORGIA — The Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night to accept a plan that will repurpose 16 schools, including the closure of more than a dozen buildings. Officials said the plan is expected to save the district $25 million annually and cited declining enrollment in the affected...
Atlanta opens third rapid housing project at Waterworks site
The city of Atlanta cut the ribbon Wednesday on 100 units that will provide permanent housing to residents in need of shelter. Why it matters: Waterworks Village, set back from 17th Street between Northside Drive and Howell Mill Road west of Atlantic Station, is the third rapid housing development Atlanta has opened...
Man accused of threatening to open fire at Atlanta airport looking to use insanity...
His attorneys are also asking for a psychiatric exam.
Man shot after police say he pulled a gun on officers in Sandy Springs
Video shared with Channel 2 Action News shows a large number of officers at Dunwoody Place and Roswell Road. Police have asked the public to stay clear of the area.
