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.
Douglasville man dies in three-vehicle crash on I-20
A Douglasville man died after his SUV hit two vehicles and overturned Thursday afternoon on I-20 in Mableton, Cobb County police said. No one else was hurt. What happened: The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. in the westbound lanes west of Riverside Parkway. Police said 31-year-old Eric Patino was driving a 1997 Ford Exp
Person seriously injured in crash that shut down I-20
A portion of Interstate 20 westbound is closed in Cobb County after an apparent crash.
I-20 westbound reopens in Cobb County after collision that caused serious injuries
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-20 westbound in Austell has reopened hours after a collision with serious injuries closed all lanes Thursday evening. The accident happened between exits 44 and 46, according to Cobb County police. All traffic was diverted to Riverside Parkway while the lanes were closed....
August Is The Perfect Time To Try These 12 Georgia Buffets Everyone Seems To...
Georgia summers call for good food, great company, and a table that keeps refilling itself. The state’s buffet scene is thriving, with spots from Atlanta to Albany serving up everything from hibachi favorites to Southern comfort classics. Whether you’re a family road-tripping through the Peach State or a local...
Shooting leads to discovery of illegal after-hours Sandy Springs club
A shooting in Sandy Springs led detectives to find an illegal after-hours club operating in the city, police say.
Man with 100-plus prior arrests accused of shoplifting again in Atlanta
ATLANTA - A man who Atlanta police say has been arrested more than 100 times is back in custody following an alleged shoplifting incident. Officers responded Aug. 12 to a business at 3509 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW after receiving a report of shoplifting. Police said officers recognized the...
Officials issue warning about farmers market scam in Atlanta
It is designed to get information from unsuspecting Georgians, officials said.
