Atlanta man sentenced for raping teens he met on Instagram
An Atlanta man was sentenced to decades in federal prison last week, for raping three teenage girls he met through social media.
Killer on the run after teen found shot in Woodstock apartment he shared with...
Police say there’s nearly no crime in the area and very little violent crime in all of Woodstock.
Alpharetta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With Multiple Violations
A local Chinese restaurant received a failing grade after health inspectors found numerous food safety violations, including improper food storage and temperature control issues.
In Metro Atlanta, Data Centers Are Popping Up Everywhere. Here’s Why
As metro Atlanta kicks off 2026, the region’s construction sector finds itself in a peculiar position: bullish on one massive segment while bracing for broader headwinds. Data centers, fueled by the relentless demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, continue to dominate project pipelines and builder...
Lockdown at McEachern High lifted after reported threat confirmed a hoax
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A high school in Cobb County was on lockdown regarding a threat on Tuesday morning, according to Cobb County Police. According to Cobb County Schools, McEachren High was placed on lockdown after a report of a threat to the school. Cobb County Police responded to...
Department Sticks with KME for Two New Severe Service Pumpers
The Marietta (GA) Fire Department has placed two new KME Severe Service custom pumpers at Station 55 and Station 56, replacing two older KME engines. The department’s front line fleet consists of six pumpers with the KME brand. The department has 133 paid full-time firefighters protecting 68,000 residents and 7,500...
Powder Springs to Host ‘Before Slavery Experience’ Exhibit Highlighting Sierra Leone–Georgia Connection
Powder Springs, GA – The City of Powder Springs will host a powerful and timely exploration of African and African American history with the presentation of the Before Slavery Experience: Bunce Island, a free public event designed to deepen understanding of Black history before the transatlantic slave trade. The...
Atlanta police search for two suspects accused of shooting woman and child
ATLANTA — Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit are hoping the public can help them identify a pair of suspects wanted in connection to a shooting that injured a 33-year-old woman and 9-year-old-boy in December. Officers responded to a shooting on 3000 Continental Colony Parkway...
Award-Winning Bagel Shop Is Opening Its First Georgia Location in Atlanta
PopUp Bagels is heading to Georgia, marking its first entry into the Atlanta market. The Atlanta location is set to open next month, with additional Georgia locations planned over the coming years. The brand is known for its hot and whole bagels, an experience that fits neatly into Atlanta’s fast-growing,...
Tucker business broken into for second time in 4 months
TUCKER, Ga. — For the second time in four months, someone broke into a DeKalb County business and it was all caught on video. A surveillance camera at Nuttopia captured a group of three men breaking into the business on Hugh Howell Road early Monday morning. The video shows the men repeatedly trying to shatter the...
