Fake Romeos used Facebook, Instagram and other platforms in scheme to swindle women
ATLANTA — A Georgia man has been convicted in a Louisiana federal court for his role in a scheme that involved stringing along women online then extracting millions of dollars from them. During a four-day trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Kenneth G. Akpieyi, 44, played a key role in defrauding women by...
5-Year-Old Fatally Shot Twin Brother With Gun Allegedly Found In Mother’s Purse In Decatur,...
A Georgia woman, 25-year-old Lanecia Bennett, is facing charges after her 5-year-old son allegedly shot her unsecured gun found inside her purse, killing his twin brother, Jeremiah George Jr. As reported by Law & Crime, citing local authorities, the incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 24....
Geo-fencing technology leads to arrest in 71-year-old grandmother’s cold case murder
Kay Thomasson, a 71-year-old grandmother known for her generosity, was murdered in her home on June 27, 2018.
Body found on I-75/85 SB in northeast Atlanta prompts homicide investigation, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Numerous police cars could be seen on Interstate 75/85 southbound connector in northeast Atlanta, as a homicide investigation has started. According to police, a body was found in I-75/85 SB at Andrew Young Boulevard SE just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night. Atlanta News First...
Atlanta Endures 22 Shootings in 72 Hours Leaving 4 Dead and Several Injured Amid...
As Atlanta grapples with a surge in gun violence, residents awoke yesterday to news of a harrowing 72-hour period during which at least 22 people were shot, four fatally, across multiple incidents citywide. 11Alive reported that these shootings, spanning from Thursday to Sunday, were mostly unconnected; however, a...
12th & James apartments will convert to affordable housing
More than 200 apartment units in northwest Atlanta will be converted into affordable housing options for current and future tenants. Why it matters: Preserving or adding new affordable housing choices in the city helps residents find stable housing amid gentrification and high listing prices. The latest: Atlantica...
16th Annual African Dance and Drum Festival Brings African Rhythms to Atlanta
The sounds of Africa echoed through the halls of Tri-Cities High School this weekend as dancers and drummers from across the continent gathered for the 16th Annual Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival, a three-day celebration of the region’s culture. The festival, which began on Friday, July 25, runs through...
‘A massive explosion’ Cobb County condo residents dealing with sewage spill
Neighbors at a Cobb County condominium complex are dealing with the stench of sewage.
Woman charged after daughter burned by boiling water in Austell apartment
Tanya Cook of Conyers is accused of failing to provide proper medical care to her 4-year-old daughter after she was severely burned by boiling water on Dec. 31 at 12:01 a.m. at an apartment at 2504 Cranbrook Circle SW in Austell, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Cook was with her...
Body found along downtown connector
An investigation is underway after a body was found along the downtown connector, according to Atlanta police.
