Tucker Mall Meltdown as Northlake Shops Hit With 30-Day Vacate Orders
Small business owners at aging Northlake Mall in Tucker say they were caught off guard last Friday when management suddenly handed out 30-day notices to clear out. Shopkeepers and event organizers describe frantic conversations, last-minute cancellations and a mad scramble to find new homes, with one tenant saying he w
Eastside Church senior living rezoning proposal put on hold
The Cobb Planning Commission on Tuesday put a hold on Eastside Church’s proposal to build a senior living facility on its campus on Lower Roswell Road. The vote was 4-0 for the delay until July, to give time for the applicant to meet with nearby residents who expressed concerns over stormwater and density issues above
Acworth man accused of molesting a 13-year-old
Benjamin Juarez Hernandez, 37, of Acworth, is accused of child molestation, according to two arrest warrants from the Acworth Police Department. From Jan. 1, 2025, to May 27, 2026, Hernandez is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl multiple times at an Acworth residence, according to warrants. Hernandez is charged
Shooting victim drives into Roswell after being shot in Cobb County, police say
A shooting investigation that began in Cobb County led to a large police presence in Roswell on Tuesday, according to officials.
Woman accused of breaking into Cobb apartment, claimed it was hers
Investigators say a woman broke into an apartment in Cobb County and lived there without a lease.
Cobb sheriff will deputize police officers to patrol Mableton, but county leaders aren’t thrilled
The contract between the city and county expired last week.
Democratic lieutenant governor’s candidate endorsed by Georgia’s 2 US senators
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — State Sen. Josh McLaurin, the first candidate from either party to announce a bid for Georgia lieutenant governor, picked up the endorsements of the state’s two U.S. senators this week. On Tuesday, McLaurin announced the endorsement of Sen. Jon Ossoff, who is...
Former Chamblee IRS employee says severe rat problem led to resignation
CHAMBLEE, Ga. - A former Internal Revenue Service employee says a reported rat infestation inside the agency's Chamblee office became so severe that she decided to quit her job. According to Sydney Monger, the situation is at the Chamblee Tucker Road location. She claims rats began appearing throughout the building...
First Alert Traffic: Part of popular Alpharetta roadway closed after car hits utility pole
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A span of Old Milton Parkway in Alpharetta was closed early Wednesday after a car crashed into a utility pole, knocking down power lines. The closure was between Westside Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road, according to a traffic alert from Alpharetta police. The...
Police: Man pulls gun in Franklin Gateway road rage incident
Lee Aaron Moore, 49, of Lithonia, is accused of operating a purple Cadillac and pointing a Glock 43X pistol at two people in a green Honda Civic on May 12 at 2 p.m. at Jerusalem Bakery & Grill on Franklin Gateway, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Moore had brake-checked the victims th
