Brookhaven's Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission gives update nearly one year after organizing
The Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission will review the city’s mission statement, policies and procedures, public engagement and communication outreach, and the Brookhaven Police Department’s use of force policy.
The Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission will review the city’s mission statement, policies and procedures, public engagement and communication outreach, and the Brookhaven Police Department’s use of force policy.
State leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccination at community site
According to data from DPH, 42% of eligible Georgians have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. That number is much lower, however, in the Black and Hispanic communities at 32.2% and 30.8%, respectively.
According to data from DPH, 42% of eligible Georgians have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine. That number is much lower, however, in the Black and Hispanic communities at 32.2% and 30.8%, respectively.
'My babies lives were almost taken ': Brookhaven mother stabbed multiple time on on trail speaks out
Valerie Kasper said she was stabbed four times in front of her 3-year-old son and it's a miracle her family survived the assault. A judge denied bond Friday for her alleged attacker.
Valerie Kasper said she was stabbed four times in front of her 3-year-old son and it's a miracle her family survived the assault. A judge denied bond Friday for her alleged attacker.
Police ID, arrest suspect in stabbing of pregnant woman on Brookhaven trail
Police say they have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a pregnant woman in front of her young son while they were walking on a trail in Brookhaven.
Police say they have arrested a suspect in the stabbing of a pregnant woman in front of her young son while they were walking on a trail in Brookhaven.
Pregnant woman stabbed on Brookhaven trail undergoes emergency C-section
The pregnant woman who was stabbed while walking with her young son had to undergo an emergency C-section and surgery to repair her injured organs.
The pregnant woman who was stabbed while walking with her young son had to undergo an emergency C-section and surgery to repair her injured organs.
Police: Man wanted for stabbing woman on Brookhaven trail
Police are trying to identify the man who stabbed a woman in front of her child while she was walking on the Peachtree Creek Greenway over the weekend.
Police are trying to identify the man who stabbed a woman in front of her child while she was walking on the Peachtree Creek Greenway over the weekend.
Assault suspect found dead after barricading himself inside home, Brookhaven police say
Brookhaven police say a man suspected of a pair of assaults was found dead after barricading himself inside a home on Saturday.
Brookhaven police say a man suspected of a pair of assaults was found dead after barricading himself inside a home on Saturday.
Police identify 18-year-old suspect in murder of Brookhaven trans woman
Police say the 18-year-old suspect shot and killed Sophie Arrieta Vasquez in the doorway of her apartment complex in Brookhaven.
Police say the 18-year-old suspect shot and killed Sophie Arrieta Vasquez in the doorway of her apartment complex in Brookhaven.
Trans woman shot and killed outside apartment in Brookhaven, police say
Police said 36-year-old Sophia Arrieta Vasquez, a trans woman, was shot dead at her apartment on May 4 in metro Atlanta.
Police said 36-year-old Sophia Arrieta Vasquez, a trans woman, was shot dead at her apartment on May 4 in metro Atlanta.
Driver arrested after multiple crashes on Georgia 400
A 19-year-old was arrested after multiple hit and runs on Georgia 400. Now police in other cities are wondering if the same driver went on a wild ride through their streets.
A 19-year-old was arrested after multiple hit and runs on Georgia 400. Now police in other cities are wondering if the same driver went on a wild ride through their streets.
Man wanted for 2 metro Atlanta armed robberies
Police have obtained a warrant for a man who investigators said committed two armed robberies in metro Atlanta just days apart in June 2020.
Police have obtained a warrant for a man who investigators said committed two armed robberies in metro Atlanta just days apart in June 2020.
Seafood 101 with Brookhaven’s new Kathleen’s Catch
The new Kathleen's Catch seafood market in Brookhaven makes choosing and cooking seafood easy.
The new Kathleen's Catch seafood market in Brookhaven makes choosing and cooking seafood easy.
2 teens hospitalized, 2 arrested after fight at Brookhaven apartments, police say
Police in Brookhaven are investigating after officers found three juveniles with knife wounds Thursday evening.
Police in Brookhaven are investigating after officers found three juveniles with knife wounds Thursday evening.
Georgia officials hold roundtable on vaccinating Latino community
With a state as diverse as Georgia, officials think they cannot take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to messaging about COVID-19 vaccines.
With a state as diverse as Georgia, officials think they cannot take a "one-size-fits-all" approach to messaging about COVID-19 vaccines.
DeKalb police departments working together to ID armed robbery suspect
Police in Decatur and Brookhaven believe they may be seeking the same suspect in separate investigations. Now, the police departments are working together to find him.
Police in Decatur and Brookhaven believe they may be seeking the same suspect in separate investigations. Now, the police departments are working together to find him.
Brookhaven police investigate triple shooting at lounge on Buford Highway
Brookhaven police launched an investigation into a shooting near a nightclub on Buford Highway early Saturday morning.
Brookhaven police launched an investigation into a shooting near a nightclub on Buford Highway early Saturday morning.
Brookhaven apartment building destroyed after 2 fires in 24 hours
Officials say that the building caught fire twice in less than 12 hours.
Officials say that the building caught fire twice in less than 12 hours.
Brookhaven, Latin American Association opens new food pantry for struggling families
Those in Brookhaven struggling to meet needs during the pandemic will get a boost on Friday with the opening of a new community food pantry.
Those in Brookhaven struggling to meet needs during the pandemic will get a boost on Friday with the opening of a new community food pantry.
ID of man found dead at Brookhaven construction site released, police say
Police in Brookhaven said the man found dead at a construction site adjacent to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Wednesday died from natural causes.
Police in Brookhaven said the man found dead at a construction site adjacent to the Peachtree Creek Greenway on Wednesday died from natural causes.
Brookhaven police warning residents after spike in gun thefts
Brookhaven police say five guns were stolen from vehicles in the city over just the weekend.
Brookhaven police say five guns were stolen from vehicles in the city over just the weekend.