DeKalb County Schools proposes closing 27 schools, repurposing 8
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
DeKalb County School District proposes closing or repurposing 27 schools, including Cedar Grove, Lithonia, and Towers high schools, by 2030.
Cobb police investigate firearm report at Sprayberry High
Police said officers were dispatched to the school out of an abundance of caution and conducted safety checks on the grounds.
Police said officers were dispatched to the school out of an abundance of caution and conducted safety checks on the grounds.
Former Georgia employee, 5 others indicted for rental fraud during COVID
Six people, including a former state employee, have been indicted in Fulton County in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Georgia’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program out of nearly $230,000.
Six people, including a former state employee, have been indicted in Fulton County in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud Georgia’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program out of nearly $230,000.
Man wanted for child molestation arrested in Gwinnett County
A man wanted on child molestation charges has been arrested in Gwinnett County, authorities said.
A man wanted on child molestation charges has been arrested in Gwinnett County, authorities said.
West Georgia man facing multiple child sex-related charges
A man is facing multiple child sex-related charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in west Georgia.
A man is facing multiple child sex-related charges following a joint investigation by law enforcement agencies in west Georgia.
Advocates pushing for new Peachtree Street crosswalk after death
Family members and pedestrian safety advocates are renewing calls for changes along Peachtree Street after a deadly crash last year claimed the life of 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.
Family members and pedestrian safety advocates are renewing calls for changes along Peachtree Street after a deadly crash last year claimed the life of 67-year-old Pradeep Sood.
17-year-old killed in car on Meadowglenn Village Lane named in fundraiser
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
A 17-year-old male found shot to death inside a car in DeKalb County has been identified by family members through an online fundraiser.
Police: Man’s concern over lost phone leads to child exploitation charges
Brandon Lee Smith was arrested in Haralson County after telling ER witnesses his lost phone contained child pornography.
Brandon Lee Smith was arrested in Haralson County after telling ER witnesses his lost phone contained child pornography.
Fulton County man who allegedly beheaded dog arrested after standoff
A man accused of beheading a dog on the front porch of his Fulton County home on Wednesday has been arrested.
A man accused of beheading a dog on the front porch of his Fulton County home on Wednesday has been arrested.
Monks bring peace message to Washington DC, return to Texas begins
After 109 days and roughly 2,300 miles on foot, nearly 20 Buddhist monks brought their “Walk for Peace" to a powerful pause this week on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
After 109 days and roughly 2,300 miles on foot, nearly 20 Buddhist monks brought their “Walk for Peace" to a powerful pause this week on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.
State rests case in Tara Baker murder trial after DNA testimony
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
The state rested its case against accused killer Edrick Faust on Wednesday after testimony about DNA being found on Tara Baker's body linking Faust to the crime. The state also played the GBI's interview with Faust from 2024.
Atlanta's Lovett School improving reading skills with therapy dogs
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
The Lovett School, an independent K-12 school in Atlanta, says students are seeing major reading improvements thanks to the help of therapy dogs.
Allstate reportedly cutting rates for Georgia drivers by 5%
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced a 5% Allstate rate cut for private passenger auto policies.
Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King announced a 5% Allstate rate cut for private passenger auto policies.
Resolution condemning ICE withdrawn by DeKalb commissioners
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
A DeKalb County Commission resolution condemning recent immigration enforcement was withdrawn from consideration.
Trial date set for former DeKalb school superintendent Devon Horton
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
A trial date has been set for former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Devon Horton.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
Coweta County school bus stolen: Authorities search for woman after multi-county joyride
Authorities are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a full-size school bus from an elementary school.
Authorities are searching for a woman who allegedly stole a full-size school bus from an elementary school.
Victim, suspect identified in shooting at Memorial Bend shopping center
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday at a busy DeKalb County shopping center off Memorial Drive.
One person is dead after a shooting Wednesday at a busy DeKalb County shopping center off Memorial Drive.
Probe launched into borrowers linked to $140M First Liberty Ponzi scheme
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has formally opened an investigation into a company linked to the First Liberty Ponzi scheme.
The Georgia Secretary of State’s office has formally opened an investigation into a company linked to the First Liberty Ponzi scheme.
CAU student claims she was detained for hours over campus ID issue
A Clark Atlanta University student says she was detained last week after being on campus without her school ID.
A Clark Atlanta University student says she was detained last week after being on campus without her school ID.