Dunwoody police mourn sudden loss of detective
The Dunwoody Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own.
West Nile detected in Atlanta prompts health officials to urge residents to follow 5Ds...
Atlanta, Georgia – Health authorities in Fulton County are concerned because new samples of mosquitoes from all over Atlanta tested positive for the West Nile virus. The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) confirmed that three different mosquito traps, one in the northwest, one in the northeast, and one in the...
Katie Janness’ murder at Piedmont Park haunts Atlanta
It has now been four years since Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog, Bowie, were found brutally stabbed to death near the 10th Street entrance of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park—a case that remains unsolved and continues to haunt the city.
Atlanta ranks among worst U.S. cities for traffic, report says
Lauren Jobe with Consumer Affairs says although it may be frustrating for drivers, additional cars on the roads can actually be a good sign.
Austell councilman proposes pay raise, weeks after 158% tax increase
An Austell City Council member is pushing for the mayor and council to receive a pay raise, just weeks after the city approved a 158% property tax increase. During Monday’s pre-agenda meeting, Councilman Devon Myrick submitted a proposal to request a supplemental salary increase of $2,000 for Mayor Ollie Clemons and...
Report: ‘High passenger volume,’ missing parts led to MARTA station injuries after Beyoncé concert
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - High passenger volume and four missing drive belts are what led to several people being injured on an escalator at a MARTA station after people were leaving a Beyoncé concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, according to the Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office.
Cobb County cops share dash cam video from stolen bobtail semi truck chase
Police shared dash cam and body cam video of a suspect in a stolen semi truck leading officers on a wild pursuit through Cobb County, Georgia. The video was captured by the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD) on July 24, 2025. From CCPD: “What happens when someone steals a bobtail semi truck and tries to […] The...
Man charged in 2 Atlanta murders after returning to crime scene
ATLANTA - Police said a man was charged in connection with two different murders on the same day. What we know: — Atlanta police said officers arrested Travis Williams, 36, on July 25. The department alleges Williams participated in two different murders on July 24. Police said the first...
Man wanted by Atlanta police for armed robbery, assault arrested at Canadian border
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man with multiple arrest warrants out of Atlanta was taken into custody in New York state at the Canadian border, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Djamilou Sebabe, 27, was trying to re-enter the United States using the Peace Bridge in Buffalo...
State investigating metro Atlanta man accused of defrauding investors out of thousands
The state is urging anyone else who may have been victimized to come forward.
