When officers arrived, they found a woman inside a room suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Posted inCrime
Ahmaud Arbery hate crimes trial in hands of jury
A predominantly white jury began deliberations Monday afternoon as to whether to find Ahmaud Arbery’s three killers guilty of federal hate crimes.
Posted inIn The Know
In The Know: Roswell council reviews plans, Chamblee talks redistricting
Roswell’s mayor and city council spent last weekend in Greenville, South Carolina on a planned retreat.
Posted inCrime
Forsyth Sheriff’s Office: 16-year-old shot friend while ‘playing’ with handgun
According to the sheriff’s office, preliminary investigation revealed the teens were “playing” with the handgun and had apparently loaded and unloaded it several times.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
MARTA Reach will bring rideshare service to Atlanta transit
MARTA Reach is a six-month pilot research project with Georgia Tech to test an app-based, multimodal rideshare service designed to connect riders to MARTA bus and rail and help minimize waiting and walking.
Posted inWeather
Georgia will see rain to start the week, then temperatures push higher
This week will kick off with a 30% chance of showers throughout Georgia after 4 p.m. Monday with highs around 71 degrees.
Posted inCoronavirus
3 Ways To Maintain Patient Care Continuum In The Time Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has immensely affected global health, education, employment, business, and the economy. It first occurred in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China in December 2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared it a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Globally, the COVID-19 situation warrants immense demand from general medical practitioners, specialists, healthcare services, and […]
Posted inYour Government
Georgia representative Terry England isn’t running for reelection
State Rep. Terry England, R-Auburn, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday he will not seek reelection this fall to a 10th term. England is in his 18th year in the House, including 12 as appropriations chairman.
Posted inFire
Photos: Vehicle fire in downtown Woodstock
Woodstock firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street Sunday afternoon.
Posted inNational
Bail money phone scam targets grandparents
We have all heard about various scams involving taking advantage of the elderly. There is currently a new rip-off for which Americans should be on high alert.
Posted inYour Family
Here’s what Fulton County schools are doing to keep students safe
The Fulton County school district, like many across the country, has been challenged by an increased number of school fights and weapons on school campuses.
Posted inFire
$10,000 reward offered for suspected arsonist
The Savannah Fire Department is asking for your help identifying a man who they say is suspected of setting a fire behind an Ogeechee Road convenience store.
Posted inYour Family
Here’s what you need to know about the powdered baby formula recall
The recalled powdered baby formulas, Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare, can be identified by the 7-to-9-digit code and expiration date on the bottom of the package.
Posted inCrime
Inmate dies at Fayette County Jail
Jail staff discovered Robert Lee Stevenson unresponsive in an infirmary cell. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Posted inEvents
How to Get Rid of Hazardous Waste in DeKalb County
After a two-year hiatus, the DeKalb County Sanitation Division will host its household hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sanitation Division’s Central Transfer Station at 3720 Leroy Scott Drive in Decatur.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Alpharetta works to make South Main Street walkable
Alpharetta residents, especially those living in proximity to an area of South Main Street between Old Milton Parkway and Upper Hembree Road, will soon have the opportunity to create a plan for making the corridor a more walkable area.
Posted inGeorgia By The Numbers
How does the cost of living in Georgia compare to other states?
In Georgia, the cost of living is 11.2% lower than it is on average nationwide, according to the Composite Cost of Living Index published by the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. Overall, the cost of living in Georgia ranks as the fifth lowest among states. It is important to note that this index reflects the annual average cost of living in 2021 and does not account for recent price increases due to inflation.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
55-year-old Marietta woman killed in pedestrian crash
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on Lower Roswell Road at Sunset Trail just after 6:50 p.m.
