4 corrections officers sued in deadly stabbing of Baldwin State Prison inmate
A federal lawsuit accusing Georgia prison officers of failing to protect an inmate who was fatally stabbed at Baldwin State Prison is moving into a new phase as attorneys reviewing records produced by the Georgia Department of Corrections under a court-ordered confidentiality agreement and protective order. U.S. Distri
New hospital announced in south Atlanta
Atrium Health and Morehouse School of Medicine announced a $700 million investment to build a teaching hospital.
Georgia Homeowner Gets a Surprise $12,000 Check From State Farm After Contract Dispute
A tree crashing through an Atlanta home was only the beginning of homeowner Judy Standard’s problems. Months of disputed repairs followed, though the story recently took an unexpected turn when State Farm representatives arrived at her door with a $12,000 check. The trouble began when a large tree fell through Standard
Founder of music label that helped launch Migos, Lil Baby hospitalized
An Atlanta music industry heavyweight is hospitalized, prompting his record label to push back against false rumors circulating online about his death.
Ga. abduction suspect also faces Alabama baby kidnapping charge
BESSEMER, Ala. — A woman accused of kidnapping two young sisters in Georgia also faces charges in Alabama for allegedly taking a 4-day-old baby in 2021, officials said. Lynneice Washington, the Jefferson County Bessemer Cut-off district attorney, said Lakesha Brown missed two court dates in the Alabama case — one in Fe
Marietta man charged with drug trafficking
Trivon Leon Saunders, 43, of Marietta, is accused of trafficking drugs on Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. at the intersection Natchez Trace and Powder Springs Street in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Kennesaw Police Department. Saunders was driving a gray 2017 Jaguar F-Pace and failed to stop at a stop sign posted
Cherokee County firefighters battle two house fires in 24 hours
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Cherokee County firefighters quickly brought a house fire under control Friday morning after crews responding to a report of a smoke odor discovered flames inside the home. Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services said Engine 20 was dispatched around 6:30 a.m. to a home in the...
Metro Atlanta man sentenced for $14K US Treasury stolen check fraud
A Marietta man was sentenced for a federal fraud case involving U.S. Treasury checks he tried to cash using stolen identification, getting more than $14,000 fraudulently.
Cobb schools expect enrollment to drop, but Ragsdale says no need to panic
MARIETTA — While the Cobb County School District is projecting a decline in enrollment over the next decade, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale emphasized Thursday that the trend should not be viewed as a crisis. “This is not a panic button moment,” Ragsdale told the school board during the district’s annual demographics st
Man wanted for allegedly exposing himself inside Douglasville Hobby Lobby
Police said the man went into the Hobby Lobby on Chapel Hill Road and exposed himself in front of a female shopper.
