4 indicted in for forging ‘bogus checks’ from state agency
Four Georgians were indicted Friday on accusations they forged checks from a state agency and stole tens of thousands of dollars.
Cobb homeless count finds 448 people in camps, emergency shelters
Volunteers counted 157 people living outside in Cobb County’s 2026 homeless count, with nearly 300 more staying in short-term shelters. The number of homeless people outside was lower than in the last count, in 2024, but the number in emergency shelters was higher. That’s likely due to the sub-freezing temperatures...
Backyard discovery sparks rescue in Kennesaw
A Kennesaw homeowner had a small surprise in their backyard Monday when they found a wild adult bunny tangled and stuck in a soccer net. After discovering the animal, the homeowner called the Georgia Wildlife Network for help getting it free, and a licensed “rehabber” was immediately on call to help. At the end of...
16-year-old becomes first girl to win Georgia HVAC state title
MARIETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Ariela Vega, a junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, is the 2026 HVAC state champion. The 16-year-old outperformed competitors from across Georgia in hands-on HVAC knowledge, technical skill and problem-solving. She is also the first girl to ever win the state title.
Man who hit, killed tow truck driver on I-575 in Woodstock learns sentence
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A man will spend time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a homicide by vehicle incident that happened nearly three years ago. 60-year-old David Albert Beaver Jr., pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving in connection with the October 19, 2023, collision that...
Georgia Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Shoving Kids Off Bikes, Sending One into...
A Georgia man found himself in hot water after he was allegedly captured on camera shoving kids over on their bikes, sending one careening into a fountain. The Sandy Springs Police released video footage of the alleged “juvenile bicycle assault” March 4 while announcing the arrest of Stephen Catterton.
Atlanta, GA Storm Alert Tonight: Strong Line Moving Across I-75, I-85
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to move across north Georgia tonight, potentially impacting travel along major roadways including Interstate 75, Interstate 85, and Interstate 20...
Georgia DOT Moves I-285 Westside Project Forward
The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving forward with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 17 miles of the I-285 Westside Corridor in Cobb and Fulton counties following the award of two contracts totaling $370 million in late 2025. [Above photo by Georgia DOT]. Those contracts mark a major...
Atlanta mother pleads for justice in son’s death
Grieving Atlanta family is calling for community support and information following the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Travis Torbert Jr. in Southwest Atlanta.
Warrants state Ring doorbell video captured elderly woman’s alleged abuse by live-in caregiver
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A caregiver is in custody after an investigation revealed elder abuse, according to a Facebook post from the Sandy Springs Police Department. According to warrants, Jeanine Pullins worked as a caregiver for and lived with an 87-year-old woman, who was abused on multiple occasions. The...
