Porch Pirate Kingpin From Norcross Nailed With 7 Years In Multi‑Million Theft Ring
Prosecutors say a Norcross man who sat at the center of a multimillion dollar porch‑piracy fencing racket is headed to prison. On Friday, Feb. 13, a judge sentenced him to seven years behind bars, along with a $100,000 fine and three years of probation after his release. Authorities say the operation trafficked...
Georgia Locals Are Obsessed With The Mouth-Watering French Onion Soup At This Charming Restaurant
Have you ever tasted French onion soup so rich and comforting that it stayed on your mind long after the last spoonful? At Petite Violette in Atlanta, that unforgettable experience happens every day. Located at 2948 Clairmont Road, this cozy French bistro has earned a devoted following for bringing authentic Parisian...
Man sues officials over false Walmart kidnapping arrest in Cobb
A Georgia man arrested after a brief interaction with a woman and her child at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the woman who reported him. What’s Happening: Mahendra Patel filed the lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia....
Rock band from Atlanta ‘devastated’ after sudden death of drummer
Atlanta-born and based rock band Manchester Orchestra announced drummer Timothy Very had died.
Man dies after running into traffic repeatedly, APD says
Atlanta police said a man was hit and killed after running into traffic over and over.
Man Shot in Both Legs During Late-Night Incident in Marietta
MARIETTA, Georgia – Marietta Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured. Officers were dispatched just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to 803 Powder Springs Street in Marietta regarding reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the man suffering...
‘Coffee for the weird’ coming to historic McCray House
The historic McCray house is on the move, and once it’s relocated, residents can expect a new coffee shop in town. The McCray house dates to the mid-to-late 1850s and began as two rooms, but was later expanded. The city of Acworth bought the property for redevelopment to build a SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel....
Brother of pedestrian killed in police chase begs for justice
Pedestrian, Terry Loman, 59, was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle in a police chase, says Georgia State Patrol. Loman's brother is demanding justice. Police are still looking for the vehicle that killed Loman.
Woman says her missing dog was decapitated by a stranger: ‘All I want is...
ATLANTA (WXIA) - A man in Georgia accused of beheading a dog and posting images of it on social media was denied bond. And one woman said she learned it was her missing dog that had been killed. “A friend of mine sent me his Instagram, and when I looked...
Lawsuit Alleges Civil Rights Violations After Arrest in Walmart Incident
Cobb County, GA – A Cobb County man who spent more than 40 days in jail on attempted kidnapping charges is now suing local officials and his accuser in federal court, claiming his constitutional rights were violated. Mahendra “Mick” Patel filed a civil rights lawsuit naming the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office,...

















