Douglas County residents fed up with illegal dumping
Long-time residents on Britt Road are sounding the alarm as their quiet street is transformed into a makeshift junkyard. From abandoned boats to massive piles of tires, the community feels "violated" by the persistent eyesores. While local landfills charge between $5 and $15 to dispose of tires properly, many are opting to dump them illegally, prompting calls for stricter felony charges similar to recent crackdowns in DeKalb County.
Long-time residents on Britt Road are sounding the alarm as their quiet street is transformed into a makeshift junkyard. From abandoned boats to massive piles of tires, the community feels "violated" by the persistent eyesores. While local landfills charge between $5 and $15 to dispose of tires properly, many are opting to dump them illegally, prompting calls for stricter felony charges similar to recent crackdowns in DeKalb County.
Man arrested for viral video threats in Norcross
After a viral video surfaced showing a 65-year-old man launching a racist tirade and shouting slurs at a security guard, Gwinnett County police arrested Robert Burke. The confrontation, which occurred in front of children at a Norcross Social Security office, was followed by a second disturbance at a Duluth hotel where Burke was eventually taken into custody.
After a viral video surfaced showing a 65-year-old man launching a racist tirade and shouting slurs at a security guard, Gwinnett County police arrested Robert Burke. The confrontation, which occurred in front of children at a Norcross Social Security office, was followed by a second disturbance at a Duluth hotel where Burke was eventually taken into custody.
Cobb County woman dies from house fire
Friends are remembering a Cobb County woman who died from injuries she suffered in a house fire, as the community comes together to support her longtime husband.
Friends are remembering a Cobb County woman who died from injuries she suffered in a house fire, as the community comes together to support her longtime husband.
Families left without heat at Norcross apartments
A week-long power outage at a Gwinnett County apartment building has left families without heat or refrigeration as temperatures are expected to drop further this weekend.
A week-long power outage at a Gwinnett County apartment building has left families without heat or refrigeration as temperatures are expected to drop further this weekend.
Walz, Frey to be investigated for allegedly impeding law enforcement: Report
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
Federal prosecutors are likely to investigate both Gov. Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts in the wake of Operation Metro Surge.
$5K reward offered in East Point funeral home shooting
Police in East Point are asking the public for information in a deadly funeral home shooting that happened last week. What We Know
Police in East Point are asking the public for information in a deadly funeral home shooting that happened last week. What We Know
Community supports husband after Cobb woman dies from house fire
Friends are remembering a Cobb County woman who died from injuries she suffered in a house fire, as the community comes together to support her longtime husband. Family and friends say Gloriadine Wright was inside the home when the fire started.
Friends are remembering a Cobb County woman who died from injuries she suffered in a house fire, as the community comes together to support her longtime husband. Family and friends say Gloriadine Wright was inside the home when the fire started.
Teen charged with murder after palmetto shooting
A simple gathering inside a vacant unit at the Palmetto Preserve Apartments ended in tragedy when a 16-year-old allegedly shot and killed 20-year-old Jamari Brown.
A simple gathering inside a vacant unit at the Palmetto Preserve Apartments ended in tragedy when a 16-year-old allegedly shot and killed 20-year-old Jamari Brown.
Douglas County announce crackdown on illegal tire dumping
A number of Georgia counties have struggled with illegal tire dumping. Douglas County has noticed a serious problem of it off Britt Rd. and Fairburn Rd. Resident James Taylor shares his story and the dumping he sees frequently.
A number of Georgia counties have struggled with illegal tire dumping. Douglas County has noticed a serious problem of it off Britt Rd. and Fairburn Rd. Resident James Taylor shares his story and the dumping he sees frequently.
Georgia State works to preserve threatened bird
The Brown-headed Nuthatch is a Georgia songbird facing endangerment due to habitation loss. Professor of biology at GSU, Diane Lahaise, shares why these birds are threatened, why they are important, and what we are doing to help.
The Brown-headed Nuthatch is a Georgia songbird facing endangerment due to habitation loss. Professor of biology at GSU, Diane Lahaise, shares why these birds are threatened, why they are important, and what we are doing to help.
Ana Scott killing: Tip leads to arrest, police seek leads
After a tip led US Marshals to arrest a wanted man, police are asking the public to help find the remaining two suspects accused of a deadly home break-in in DeKalb County that happened in September 2025.
After a tip led US Marshals to arrest a wanted man, police are asking the public to help find the remaining two suspects accused of a deadly home break-in in DeKalb County that happened in September 2025.
Fulton County Sheriff hires largest group of new staffers
The Fulton County Sherrif's Office hires 18 new staffers, the largest group of hires since at least 2021. Sheriff Patrick Labat spoke on the importance of the role these new staff members will play. The Sherrif's Office is still searching for more hires.
The Fulton County Sherrif's Office hires 18 new staffers, the largest group of hires since at least 2021. Sheriff Patrick Labat spoke on the importance of the role these new staff members will play. The Sherrif's Office is still searching for more hires.
Marietta woman dies after house fire, family shares warning
A tragic housefire claimed the life of 72-year-old Gloriadine Wright when she fell ill after being trapped inside the house. Friends and family are coming together to tell her story to raise awareness and support her surviving husband, William Wright. A coworker created a GoFundMe to help: https://gofund.me/af8f29d3b.
A tragic housefire claimed the life of 72-year-old Gloriadine Wright when she fell ill after being trapped inside the house. Friends and family are coming together to tell her story to raise awareness and support her surviving husband, William Wright. A coworker created a GoFundMe to help: https://gofund.me/af8f29d3b.
Charlie Kirk assasin suspect in court
Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He is in court today, Jan. 16, 2026, to request a prosecutor be disqualified for conflict of interest.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He is in court today, Jan. 16, 2026, to request a prosecutor be disqualified for conflict of interest.
Resident frustrated with no heat in building
Shawntal Cochran says her power and heat went out days ago and has yet to return to her unit at Norcross Crossing Apartments in Peachtree Corners. She's been paying for a hotel out-of-pocket while still paying rent.
Shawntal Cochran says her power and heat went out days ago and has yet to return to her unit at Norcross Crossing Apartments in Peachtree Corners. She's been paying for a hotel out-of-pocket while still paying rent.
Woman killed, person detained in Bent Creek Way shooting
A 24-year-old woman was killed in a shooting in an apartment complex located on Bent Creek Way SW in Atlanta.
A 24-year-old woman was killed in a shooting in an apartment complex located on Bent Creek Way SW in Atlanta.
Officers respond to deadly shooting at Bent Creek Way
Atlanta police say one person was shot at an apartment complex at 1993 Bent Creek Way SW. The victim. a 24-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene. This is a developing situation.
Atlanta police say one person was shot at an apartment complex at 1993 Bent Creek Way SW. The victim. a 24-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene. This is a developing situation.
Man arrested after viral video of yelling racial slurs
Robert Burke, 65, was identified from a viral video of an individual yelling racial expletives at the Norcross Social Security Office. Burke has been arrested for disorderly conduct. Cpl. Angela Carter of the Gwinnett County Police spoke on the importance of witness videos like the one taken of Burke.
Robert Burke, 65, was identified from a viral video of an individual yelling racial expletives at the Norcross Social Security Office. Burke has been arrested for disorderly conduct. Cpl. Angela Carter of the Gwinnett County Police spoke on the importance of witness videos like the one taken of Burke.
Report: Woman dead after riding Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida
A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.
A 70-year-old woman became unresponsive after riding the "Revenge of the Mummy" ride at Universal Orlando Resort – and later died at the hospital, according to the state's latest theme park incidents report.
Women arrested for performing fake veterinary procedures
Sarah Benefield and Camryn Garrard of Coweta County are accused of performing unlawful surgical procedures on pets without anesthesia or proper licensing. They are charged with animal cruelty and unlawful veterinary practice.
Sarah Benefield and Camryn Garrard of Coweta County are accused of performing unlawful surgical procedures on pets without anesthesia or proper licensing. They are charged with animal cruelty and unlawful veterinary practice.