Police arrested man accused of murder, assault in South Fulton
The South Fulton Police Department announced a man was in custody and accused of murder.
Cobb County postal worker charged in mail theft, gift card scheme
Investigators say the USPS employee stole greeting cards from the mail and used gift cards and cash inside for personal gain during a joint federal and local investigation.
Cobb County BOE appeals expulsion reversal for student who warned students of possible school...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A young man who was expelled for attempting to warn classmates about a potential school shooting threat is now at the center of an ongoing legal battle with the Cobb County Board of Education to remain in school. Although the student’s expulsion was...
Man arrested after deadly double shooting in South Fulton, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been arrested after a deadly double shooting in South Fulton on Saturday afternoon, according to police. Officers were called to the 6400 block of Connell Road, a residential area, at around 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds.
Postal worker accused of stealing gift cards, cash from holiday mail
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A joint investigation by federal postal inspectors and Cobb County police has led to criminal charges against a U.S. Postal Service employee accused of stealing mail from an East Cobb post office, authorities said. What we know:. Arrest warrants have been issued for Isis Hinson, 26,...
First Santa with Down Syndrome spreads holiday cheer
Atlanta’s first Santa with Down Syndrome spread holiday cheer at The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta’s annual holiday party.
Dekalb County opens warming centers as bitter cold sets in
As temperatures plummet across metro Atlanta, Dekalb County has three warming centers open for people to come in from the cold. They opened at 6 a.m. Sunday and will remain open through Tuesday.
Man hospitalized after 2 homes catch on fire in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sent to the hospital on Sunday morning after two homes caught on fire on a southwest Atlanta street. Crews were called to the first home at 1342 Campbellton Rd. shortly after 3 a.m., where they rescued a man. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where his current...
Another day, another major drug bust on I-70
Another day, another drug bust on I-70. Thursday in Montgomery County, Missouri State Highway Patrolman uncovered 221 pounds of marijuana inside a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, with Utah plates. Troopers originally stopped Briana Roberts, of Spanaway, Washington, for expired plates and following traffic too closely on...
Man wrote checks to buy cars from Cobb dealerships, but the accounts were closed
Drew Lofstad is accused of purchasing vehicles with checks tied to closed accounts.
