Los Carrillo’s Restaurant, at 503 Atlanta Highway, was cited for nine violations June 10, including repeated problems with food storage and equipment cleanliness. No manager on site When the inspector arrived, no manager was present at the restaurant. An employee told the inspector the manager was not on the premises and was only reachable by […]
Columbus flooded with cops: 26 arrests, 2 stolen guns gone in a day
What’s Happening: Columbus police officers made 311 contacts with people and conducted 221 traffic stops during the operation. Officers issued 116 citations. What Was Seized: Officers also took marijuana, miscellaneous pills, drug-related objects, and more than $9,200 in cash, along with the two stolen firearms. What This Means for You: The operation brought a heavy […]
16-Year-Old shot and killed on Mt. Zion Road in Clayton County
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday evening in the 800 block of Mt. Zion Road in Clayton County. What happened: The shooting was reported at about 6 p.m. Officers arrived and found the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died from his injuries. No […]
Georgia man busted after sexual assault at Monroe County assisted living home
An Atlanta man is in jail after deputies say he broke into a Monroe County assisted living facility early Friday morning, sexually assaulted an employee, and stole a laptop. What happened: According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Derrick Hablin entered River Place Assisted Living in Monroe County at about 2:30 a.m. Friday. Deputies […]
Carroll County Schools launches 24/7 anonymous tip line
Parents and students in Carroll County now have a new way to flag safety concerns at school — anonymously, at any hour. What’s Happening: Carroll County Schools has set up an anonymous tip line that someone monitors around the clock. You can submit a concern online at www.carrollcountyschools.com/WeTip or by calling or texting (844) 770-2531. […]
Lithonia teen missing since early Wednesday morning
What we know: Micah was last seen at about 3 a.m. June 18 near the 9300 block of Kensington Trail in Lithonia. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighs 130 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair. Police say it is not known what he was wearing when he left. What’s new: DeKalb […]
Date From Hell: Georgia man lures dating app hookup then shoots and robs him
What happened: Just after 4 a.m. on June 26, 2025, Canton police responded to River Ridge Apartments and found a man with a gunshot wound to his stomach. The victim told police he had invited 27-year-old Prince Hawar Rolle to his apartment after the two communicated on a dating app earlier that night. According to […]
Flood Watch issued for 9 southeast Georgia counties
A Flood Watch is in effect for nine counties in southeast Georgia through Saturday evening as heavy rain raises the risk of flooding. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued the watch for Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Coffee, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Wayne, and the northern part of Ware County. A Flood Watch means flooding is […]
SMALL TOWN WINS: Feds scrap massive ICE jail that would’ve tripled population
The city of about 5,500 east of Atlanta announced the decision by the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday evening, attributing the information to multiple agency sources and to U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, a Republican who represents the area. Collins’ office did not immediately respond to queries seeking confirmation. But U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
Flash floods and severe storms hit southeast Georgia Friday morning
Heavy rain from overnight and early morning thunderstorms has triggered flash flood warnings, a flood advisory, and severe weather alerts across more than a dozen counties in southeast and south-central Georgia. What’s happening: The National Weather Service has issued three separate flash flood warnings, a flood advisory covering four counties, and two severe weather statements […]
