Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was stabbed early on Lee Street SW in Atlanta; he is in stable condition. The motive and suspect details are unknown, and the incident has heightened community safety concerns.
A 21-year-old mother, Nejha Cox, was shot and killed in her car in Atlanta, with her toddler present. Police are investigating the targeted homicide and seeking information.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Georgia's transportation officials plan to add toll express lanes along GA-400 and I-285 to reduce Atlanta's serious traffic congestion, with construction expected to start by the end of 2025.
A Douglas, Georgia city official, Roger Goddard, was arrested by the GBI for allegedly spying on a teacher, facing charges related to surveillance invasion and making false statements.
A former Georgia teacher faces federal charges for the distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material, with potential long-term prison sentences if convicted.
A Kirkwood man, Eric Haygood, was sentenced to life without parole for sexually assaulting his neighbor in 2022, as per the DeKalb County District Attorney's Office.
Sports in ...
Dixie Speedway in Woodstock celebrates its return after two years, drawing a passionate crowd, underlining the community's dedication to dirt track racing and the legacy of the Swims family.
An inmate at Clayton County Jail was charged with murder after stabbing another inmate with a shank during an altercation. The jail faces scrutiny for overcrowding and a series of inmate deaths.
Two suspects are in custody while one remains at large in the murder case of 11-year-old Zander Whatley in Paulding County.
A man was convicted of a fatal shooting at a Stone Mountain gas station and faces life in prison for multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault.
Community & Society in ...
The Vine City Walmart in Atlanta is reopening as a Neighborhood Market, offering fresh groceries and pharmacy services after being closed due to arson.
A man from Lithonia was convicted of a fatal shooting at a Stone Mountain gas station, with evidence including surveillance footage and a confession during a call with his mother.
Police found a woman shot dead early in Atlanta; no suspect identified, and investigations are ongoing. The victim's identity is withheld until relatives are notified.