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A crash has shut down the right lane of the ramp on I-285 North near Glenwood Road in DeKalb County, causing traffic delays during the morning commute. Officials estimate the scene will clear by 10 a.m.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash Blocks I-285 Ramp in DeKalb County

by B.T. ClarkJune 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Atlanta’s wealthiest residents are increasingly choosing apartments over homeownership, with 1 in 11 millionaire households opting to rent — a trend growing faster here than nearly anywhere else in the U.S.

More Millionaires are Renting in Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkJune 12, 2025

Update: According to the Woodstock Police Department, Rome has been found and is safe. The original article is below.

Missing Teen in Woodstock: Police Ask Residents for Help

by B.T. ClarkJune 11, 2025June 12, 2025

"It’s very simple," he said. "Protesters use words. Rioters use violence. There is no gray area. We are not California or New York. We are Georgia. We don’t make excuses for criminals here. We prosecute them."

Georgia Attorney General on Rioters: ‘We Don’t Make Excuses For Criminals Here. We Prosecute Them’

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

A DeKalb County police officer crashed into a dump truck early Tuesday while pursuing suspects linked to multiple armed robberies.

DeKalb Police Officer Crashes Into Dump Truck: What We Know

by B.T. ClarkJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Chaos erupted Tuesday night when what began as a peaceful immigration demonstration on Buford Highway ended with protesters allegedly throwing fireworks at police officers.

6 Arrested at Buford Highway Protest After Protestors Throw Fireworks at Police

by News DeskJune 11, 2025June 11, 2025

🔍 Why It Matters: Local immigrant communities fear increased enforcement threatens to separate families and silence political dissent. The demonstration highlights growing tensions between federal immigration policies and local residents and follows protests in major cities throughout the country, including L.A., New York, and Chicago.

Immigration Protest on Buford Highway: What We Know

by News DeskJune 10, 2025

A vehicle slammed into a Union City home today, causing a fire that forced residents to evacuate as emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Fire

Photos: Car Crashes Into Georgia Home and Sparks Fire

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

A convicted felon in Atlanta allegedly ran a pill pressing operation capable of producing 25,000 fentanyl pills per hour – enough to kill millions of Georgia residents.

Crime

Atlanta Man Busted With Massive Fentanyl Lab and an Arsenal of Weapons

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

A Marietta woman was killed in an apparent murder-suicide at her Research Drive home Saturday morning, according to Cobb County Police.

Crime

Murder-Suicide in Marietta Home Claims Two Lives

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Gwinnett County Police are urging potential victims to come forward after an 18-year-old was jailed on charges of crimes against a child last month.

Crime

Gwinnett Teen Accused of Crimes Against a Child May Have Had Access to More Kids

by B.T. ClarkJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Atlanta residents might want to check their mattresses tonight. The city remains firmly entrenched among America's bed bug capitals, according to new data released Monday.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta’s Bed Bug Problem is Alive and Biting

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Later that same day, the pair struck again at La Escondida on Singleton Road. During this robbery, a clerk had her baby in a stroller with her when the armed suspects demanded money.

Crime

Norcross Robbery Suspects Held Clerk at Gunpoint While Baby Was in Store

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Couple holding sparklers

Where to Watch July 4th Fireworks in Lilburn

by B.T. ClarkJune 9, 2025

Senate District 21 includes much of Cherokee County and some of north Fulton County. With seven candidates on the ballot, it’s likely that none will win an outright majority, and the most probable outcome is a runoff between the top two vote getters regardless of their party. The runoff is planned for Sept. 23.

Meet The Candidates For Georgia State Senate District 21

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

The now 37-year-old said she knew for years that something wasn't right with her body. Powell felt "off" hormonally, but doctors refused to do testing.

She Knew Something Was Wrong. Her Doctors Didn’t Listen

by Ellen Eldridge | GPBJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

A legendary Columbia High School basketball coach lost his job after a parent shared video showing him hitting players with his shoe during a team trip.

DeKalb High School Basketball Coach Fired After Video Shows Him Hitting Players With Shoe

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025

He was the most unexpected neighbor in Peachtree City—an alligator living peacefully among golf carts and greenways.

Georgia Staples

Peachtree City’s Famous Gator Flat Creek Floyd Killed in Hit-and-Run

by B.T. ClarkJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025