11-year-old found dead after welfare check in Sandy Springs
Officers responded Saturday morning to the Laurel Grove Condominiums on Carpenter Drive. A concerned family member asked police to do a welfare check.
2 sisters shot at gas station near GSU after father tries to tow away...
A driver is on the run after two sisters were shot late Sunday. The women tried to intervene in a fight between the driver and their father who was towing away his SUV. The search for the gunman, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. It happened at the BP gas station on Piedmont Ave near the Georgia...
Two women shot during dispute at gas station near Georgia State housing complex
No students were injured, but witnesses say the incident has left them on edge.
15 Under-The-Radar Fried Chicken Joints In Georgia Locals Swear By
Georgia knows fried chicken like few other places on Earth. While big chains get all the attention, some of the best crispy, golden goodness hides in plain sight at family-run spots and historic diners across the state. These under-the-radar joints have been perfecting their recipes for decades, earning loyal...
Former Judge Vindicated, as Felony Charges Dropped After Attempting to Protect Woman at Buckhead...
ATLANTA, Ga. — Former Douglas County Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson has had a felony charge dropped in connection with an incident at a Buckhead nightclub, clearing a major hurdle in her legal proceedings and underscoring her role in attempting to intervene in a violent altercation. The incident occurred...
Atlanta Homicide Suspect Apprehended in South Carolina After Year-Long Manhunt
After a year-long investigation, the Atlanta Police Department has arrested a suspect in a 2024 homicide at 1192 Pryor Street SW. Police say 22-year-old Randall Zachary was taken into custody in Florence County, South Carolina last Friday. Details about Zachary’s arrest are limited, but he is expected to be...
Sheriff’s Office: Inmate injures deputies in fight at jail
Kason Michael Fox, 18, of Kennesaw, is accused of violently shoving a deputy into a steel door, causing her to strike the left side of her face and head on the door, on Oct. 31 at 5 p.m. at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. Fox also swung...
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Winning $980 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Ga.
One lucky person who bought a Mega Millions ticket in metro Atlanta is waking up a whole lot richer.
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The more Cobb County’s residents know about their county and its cities, the more they can be happy, engaged and productive citizens. In this spirit, the Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter, and it’s been pretty successful at engaging readers. Here on the main website,...

















