Kennesaw man charged in alleged Home Depot shoplifting spree
Flentrus Lee Murdock, 38, of Kennesaw, is accused of shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of merchandise on several occasions from the Home Depot at 2350 Dallas Highway in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. According to his warrant, on Oct. 15 at 8:31 a.m., Murdock...
Arrest warrant issued for former South Fulton Mayor Kamau
A judge issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau on Tuesday.
Georgia lawmaker reviving three pieces of legislation touting women’s equality
Commissioner Barrett urges voters to come speak in support of the resolutions at this Wednesday’s meeting.
‘History Rocks!’: Sonny Perdue celebrates America’s 250th at Allatoona High
ACWORTH — With the 250th anniversary of the United States around the corner, Allatoona High School kickstarted the celebrations this week. The U.S. Department of Education brought its national “History Rocks! Trail to Independence” tour to the Acworth school where former Gov. Sonny Perdue took the stage to encourage...
TGI Fridays Server’s Good Deed Goes Viral — But There’s a Problem
TGI Fridays is at the center of online conversation, and it’s not about a new menu item. After a viral video captured an employee performing a heartfelt act of kindness, social media is now calling out the chain’s corporate leadership for what folks are labeling as an underwhelming reward.
Dunwoody home goes up in flames after menorah knocked over
An accident inside a Dunwoody home on Monday night led to a massive fire.
The wait is over. Atlanta naturalization ceremony swears in 90 new U.S. citizens
LISTEN: After months of study, the new Americans' final ceremony was held in a federal courthouse downtown. GPB's Sarah Kallis reports on the Friday event. Around 90 new citizens were sworn in Friday at a naturalization ceremony in Atlanta — though not all those who were scheduled to be there attended.
Warming centers open across metro Atlanta due to frigid weather
Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest, Gwinnett County officials said.
Suitcase full of marijuana found during traffic stop leads to arrest, Fulton County police...
A traffic stop on Thursday led to a man’s arrest after police found him with a suitcase full of marijuana.
Man dies in Cobb Sheriff’s Office custody
Bobby Clark, a 57-year-old detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, died in custody Sunday, according to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. Clark was arrested on misdemeanor criminal trespassing charges and upon pre-booking, was deferred to the hospital for medical care. He refused treatment and returned...
