Inmate charged with battery at Cobb Jail
Cornell Tobias Griggs, 18, of Decatur, is accused of pushing another inmate off the top bunk, causing him to fall five feet onto the concrete floor at 5 a.m. on July 7 in the Cobb Jail, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, according to the warrant. The victim suffered a closed...
13-year-old dies from gunshot to head, three suspects charged
A 13-year-old has died after an apparent gunshot to the head on Monday, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Desiyah “Turtle” Reed died from injuries sustained during the shooting on Padgett Drive in Austell, according to his mother, Lastosha Hargett, on a GoFundMe page she created. “Turtle was a bright,...
Man found shot multiple times in downtown Atlanta, investigation ongoing
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are searching for a gunman after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in downtown Atlanta. The victim was found on Broad Street, a block away from Woodruff Park, at around 3 a.m. on Friday. What we know: — While details about the incident remain...
‘Most Dangerous Heat of the Year’ Heading For Georgia
If you were hoping this week’s high temperatures would ease off a little, we’ve got some bad news. Forecasters are warning that next week could be the most oppressive heat of 2025 so far. 🔥 Why It Matters: The extreme temperatures pose serious health risks to all Georgians,...
Overturned tractor-trailer blocking Cherokee County highway
TRAFFIC ALERT: Hwy. 92 at I-575 is shut down due to this crash.
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows dismissed APD recruits getting kicked out of East Point bar
APD said they fired the recruits for not meeting department standards, and now there’s an internal investigation.
Hooters closes 2 more GA locations
Hooters has permanently closed two more locations in Georgia.
Flash floods surge across Georgia amid worsening climate
Georgia is experiencing a relentless barrage of severe weather as intense summer storms trigger widespread flash flooding across the state, from downtown Atlanta to rural communities. The combination of record-breaking rainfall and aging infrastructure is creating dangerous conditions that are straining emergency...
Ex-APD recruit faces charges after firing gun outside bar, police say
Wendy Celestin was charged with three misdemeanors after officers said he fired five shots into the air during a dispute with security outside U Bar in East Point.
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Georgia Where $30 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Atlanta hides a secondhand paradise where bargain hunters transform modest budgets into magnificent hauls and every purchase powers a mission of hope. Lost-N-Found Youth Thrift Store stands as a testament to the beautiful alchemy that happens when community compassion meets retail therapy, creating a shopping...