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‘Help is on the way.’ But it was too late – why neighbors say metro 911 system is taking too long
The system works great when it involves police response, but when it comes to a fire some families say the system is a failure because their calls go to a middleman.
Suspected child predator reportedly arrested by Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office in March
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Fugitive and K9 Units arrested Terrance Trower, who they say is a wanted child predator, in Suwanee on March 27. The Fugitive Investigators and K9 deputies arrested Trower and discovered a Glock 26 9mm handgun in his front right pocket. The weapon was seized during the arrest.
Morehouse students host protest Wednesday ahead of President Biden’s commencement speech
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several students of Atlanta’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gathered at Morehouse College Wednesday for a protest of the war in Gaza and President Biden’s support of Israel. The students are upset that Biden is scheduled to deliver the commencement address...
An Atlanta Cop Killed This Man For Refusing To Sign a Ticket
Johnny Hollman called 911 after he was in a minor traffic accident. But instead of helping, the responding officer beat and tased Hollman after he was hesitant to sign a ticket, resulting in the 62-year-old's death. Hollman's family sued, and they've now been awarded a $3.8 million settlement. "While nothing...
Atlanta Kroger closing along Cobb Parkway after more than 4 decades in business
ATLANTA — Kroger’s Atlanta Division announced on Wednesday plans to close its location along Cobb Parkway after 44 years. The location at 3300 Cobb Pkwy SE will close on Saturday, Aug. 17, and its lease expires on Friday, Aug. 30. A Kroger spokesperson announced they will reassign all...
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Strong/severe storms Thursday, with a cooling off this weekend.
Atlanta councilman urging city, county to step up after string of killings along Cleveland Avenue
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police have responded to three homicides within a mile stretch along Cleveland Avenue since Feb. 11 this year. The most recent killing happened on Monday afternoon in front of the Cleveland Avenue Library. The victim was identified as Doug Banks, who Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis said lived nearby.
Former Fulton County Jail inmate suing sheriff's office over stabbing, alleging jail conditions contributed to attack
ATLANTA — (Editor's note: The video above this article is from a separate story on Fulton County Jail conditions.) A former inmate at the Fulton County Jail is suing the sheriff's office after being stabbed 13 times last year, according to the recent lawsuit. The suit alleges that "physical...
GBI arrests Chamblee Police officer
On May 6, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes (CEACC) Unit arrested and charged Chamblee Police officer Roy Collar—who lives in Paulding County—with two counts of distribution of child sexual abuse material. A news release states GBI CEACC began its investigation into Collar’s...
LPD Reports: Woman arrested for shoplifting after running from store and hiding purse under a car
The following incidents were reported by Loganville Police Department between April 25 – 30, 2024. Please note an arrest or charge does not constitute a conviction. A Grayson woman was charged with shoplifting, less than $500 after she ran from Hobby Lobby with unpaid items in her purse. The officer on the way located her on Brand Road where she attempted to avoid him. However, when he drew his taser, she stopped and claimed she did not have anything on her. However, her purse was located hidden under a vehicle with food items from Hobby Lobby totaling $33.32 inside. She was arrested, booked at LPD and released on a copy of the citations. The items were returned.
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