Postal worker accused of stealing gift cards, cash from holiday mail
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A joint investigation by federal postal inspectors and Cobb County police has led to criminal charges against a U.S. Postal Service employee accused of stealing mail from an East Cobb post office, authorities said. What we know:. Arrest warrants have been issued for Isis Hinson, 26,...
First Santa with Down Syndrome spreads holiday cheer
Atlanta’s first Santa with Down Syndrome spread holiday cheer at The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta’s annual holiday party.
Dekalb County opens warming centers as bitter cold sets in
As temperatures plummet across metro Atlanta, Dekalb County has three warming centers open for people to come in from the cold. They opened at 6 a.m. Sunday and will remain open through Tuesday.
Man hospitalized after 2 homes catch on fire in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sent to the hospital on Sunday morning after two homes caught on fire on a southwest Atlanta street. Crews were called to the first home at 1342 Campbellton Rd. shortly after 3 a.m., where they rescued a man. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where his current...
Another day, another major drug bust on I-70
Another day, another drug bust on I-70. Thursday in Montgomery County, Missouri State Highway Patrolman uncovered 221 pounds of marijuana inside a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, with Utah plates. Troopers originally stopped Briana Roberts, of Spanaway, Washington, for expired plates and following traffic too closely on...
Man wrote checks to buy cars from Cobb dealerships, but the accounts were closed
Drew Lofstad is accused of purchasing vehicles with checks tied to closed accounts.
Mableton council approves new district to pay for police services
A move city leaders say is necessary to pay Cobb County more than $9 million for police protection.
2 sent to hospital, 18 displaced after fire engulfs building at troubled South Fulton...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were sent to the hospital and more than a dozen residents were displaced after a massive fire at a troubled South Fulton condo complex Friday afternoon, officials said. Around 2 p.m., crews responded to a building fully engulfed in flames at...
Louisiana Jail Escapee Derrick Groves Sentenced to Two Life Terms for Deadly 2018 Mardi...
LOUISIANA — Derrick Groves, the convicted gunman who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center and spent nearly five months on the run, has now been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for a 2018 double murder committed on Mardi Gras Day, according to court officials.
Smyrna police officers hailed as heroes for saving infant
Upon arrival, the baby’s parents handed the baby to officers.
