47 days in jail: Man cleared of Walmart kidnapping charges describes ‘nightmare’
The man cleared of charges accusing him of trying to kidnap a child at an Acworth Walmart said he received death threats and is traumatized by the ordeal.
Family denies police claim that man shot at Mozley Park was armed robber
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Sabrina Cummings never thought she would be forced to bury her only son. “Graduated college with honors, smart, wouldn’t harm anybody. He had a past, but he did what he had to do but he came out, he got his degree,” said Cummings.
Texas man mysteriously disappears from Atlanta airport: search intensifies
ATLANTA - A Texas man has been reported missing after last being seen at the Atlanta airport earlier this month. Rashon Barney, 27, of Houston, was reported missing on Tuesday. According to the Atlanta Police Department, Barney was last seen at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Aug. 2. He is...
Man reportedly robbed at Regal Atlantic Station, police ask for help
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man involved in a robbery earlier this summer at Atlantic Station. According to investigators, the incident happened around 9:04 p.m. on July 5 at the Regal Atlantic Station parking garage on 19th Street NW. The victim told police he was...
Missing East Point woman found after someone saw her on Channel 2
Three weeks after an East Point woman vanished, police say she has been located safely.
Black Teacher Goes Viral For Celebrating And Uplifting Fellow Black Male Educators
On Aug. 10, Alfred Brooks, a teacher at Charles Drew High School in Clayton County, Georgia, shared a now-viral video of himself joyfully greeting and "dapping up" his fellow Black male teachers.
Cobb County man accused of terrorizing multiple victims, including spouse of ‘Dexter’ actor
The warrant alleges that man sent threatening messages to several social media users, including one instance where he expressed a desire to be known as the “Idaho murderer” and compared himself to Ted Bundy.
Gwinnett student accused of taking gun to elementary school, shooting toilet, GCPS says
A student at Meadowcreek Elementary School in Gwinnett County was arrested after bringing a firearm to school and discharging it in a toilet before classes began on Thursday.
Big changes coming to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, super says
MARIETTA — Some big changes are on their way to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Park Superintendent Patrick Gamman gave attendees at the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s Thursday luncheon a look at what’s to come for the 3,000-acre park. With over 30 years in park service, Gamman has served as Kennesaw...
Man charged after 73 tires illegally dumped in Mableton, police say
Aaron Burton of Decatur is accused of dumping about 73 tires in a subdivision under construction, at 4655 Floyd Road in Mableton, without the owner’s permission on June 24 at 11:50 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Burton took payment from a witness to remove 73 tires from...
