Motorcyclist Dies in Thanksgiving Night Crash on Metropolitan Parkway
What’s Happening: Police responded to the crash at 957 Metropolitan Parkway SW around 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving night. Medical workers pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. What’s Important: A 48-year-old woman driving a Ford Fusion was heading north and stopped to turn left into a driveway when the motorcycle, traveling south, hit her car. […]
Where to Find The Best Christmas Light Displays in Cobb County
Cobb County residents can now find and vote for the brightest holiday light displays in their neighborhoods. What’s Happening: Cobb EMC posted its annual Holiday Lights map showing the best residential light displays across the county. Voting for favorite displays opens Dec. 1 on the Cobb EMC Facebook page. What’s Important: Cobb Travel and Tourism […]
Georgia Troopers Stop Driver With Multiple Open Beer Cans on Ga. 400 on Thanksgiving
A driver was arrested for driving under the influence on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County late Wednesday night after troopers found multiple alcoholic beverage cans during a traffic stop. What’s Happening: Georgia State Patrol troopers pulled over a vehicle on northbound Ga. 400 for failing to move over. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving […]
No One Died on Georgia’s Roads on Thanksgiving
No one has died on Georgia roads during the Thanksgiving travel period, a stark contrast to last year when 14 people lost their lives over the holiday. The numbers are as of 6 a.m. Friday. What’s Happening: Troopers recorded 110 crashes with 56 people injured, but no fatalities. By the Numbers: State troopers issued 135 DUI […]
62-Year-Old Man Arrested for Fatal Stabbing Outside Atlanta Strip Club
Atlanta police arrested a man Wednesday in connection with a deadly stabbing outside a northwest Atlanta strip club. What’s Happening: Police took 62-year-old Tyrone Butler into custody for a homicide that happened early Wednesday morning at 1271 Marietta Boulevard NW. What’s Important: Butler faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a knife during the […]
Cobb County Sheriff Warns of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams
Shoppers looking for holiday deals should watch out for scammers trying to steal their money and personal information. What’s Happening: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scams tied to Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Fake websites, phishing emails, and deals that seem too good to be true are common tricks used […]
Scam Alert: Scammers Pose as Coffee County Deputies to Steal Money
Coffee County residents are being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be sheriff’s deputies. What’s Happening: The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling people and claiming to be Marcus Dunlap with the agency. The calls are fake. What You Need to Know: Law enforcement will never call, email, or contact you asking for […]
