Vehicle Crashes into DeKalb County BP Gas Station and Catches Fire Four Hospitalized Including...
A vehicle crashed into a BP gas station in DeKalb County on Friday, causing a fire that drew emergency crews to the scene. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the incident happened near the intersection of Boulder Road and Clifton Church Road. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze, which had spread to the front of the...
Cobb County Sheriff Warns of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams
Shoppers looking for holiday deals should watch out for scammers trying to steal their money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scams tied to Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Fake websites, phishing emails, and deals that seem too good...
How much do you know about notable people buried in Cobb County?
I’ve had an interest in cemeteries for my whole adult life (and at 74 years old, that’s a long run). So it makes sense that as I put quizzes together, I’d also ask myself, and the Courier’s readers: How much do you know about Cobb County cemeteries and the people buried there? Take the quiz below to find out.
16 Georgia BBQ Spots Serving Winter Comfort Food Worth Every Mile
Cold weather brings out the best in Georgia barbecue. When the temperature drops and the smoke hangs low over every pit, these sixteen restaurants turn into community gathering spots where warmth comes from both the smoker and the people crowding around it. From family-run joints that have been smoking pork...
‘I was that kid’ | Man who once experienced homelessness sleeps outside to help...
ATLANTA — As freezing temperatures grip metro Atlanta this Thanksgiving week, hundreds of homeless youth are at heightened risk. In a powerful show of solidarity, more than 150 volunteers gave up their warm beds last week to sleep outside — raising nearly $1 million for Covenant House Atlanta and bringing attention...
Man shot at southwest Atlanta shopping center
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot at a shopping center on Saturday afternoon.
Holiday tragedy | Pregnant 19-year-old killed, mother hurt in crash troopers allege involved impaired...
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — A family is mourning the loss of a young woman who they said was full of joy and always wore a smile as she prepared to become a mother for the first time. Jaylah Donald, 19, of Atlanta, was seven months pregnant with a baby...
Trouble for 2 South Fulton mayoral candidates
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. - A Fulton County judge on Thursday approved a temporary protection order filed by South Fulton resident Christopher McCreary against mayoral candidate Dr. Mark Baker. Discover Effortless Glucose Monitoring: Request a Free TrialDexcom G7 Is Easy To Use and Easy To Get Started. Simply Sign Up For...
Georgia man accused of stealing thousands from businesses recovering from Hurricanes Milton, Helene
Carl Needham Jr. is facing fraud and money laundering charges.
More Cobb History: Bandits captured outside Mableton in 1914 car chase
In 1914 a newspaper called the Atlanta Georgian was owned by William Randolph Hearst. Like most Hearst newspapers, the Georgian placed a high emphasis on sensationalism. Crime and scandal were frequently the lead stories. We’ve been digging through late 19th and early 20th-century issues of the Georgian in the...

















