Community & Society in ...
Georgia's General Assembly has approved a bill that increases penalties for swatting, drive-by shootings, and aggravated assault, awaiting Governor Kemp's signature.
Mountain Creek Church Road in Walton County will close from March 21, 2024, for the Williams Transco Pipeline Project, causing 10 days of detours between Gratis Road and Old Athens Highway.
Commissioner DeMont Davis is hosting a Community Town Hall for District 4 on April 13, 2024, with both in-person and virtual options for local residents to engage with their government.
Politics & Govt in ...
Fulton County DA Fani Willis faces team reassembly after special prosecutor Nathan Wade's resignation, amid the Trump prosecution case following a judge's ruling.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A person was injured in a shooting during an attempted robbery in Atlanta's dining district; the victim exchanged gunfire with masked assailants before being hospitalized.
A 34-year-old man was shot in the leg at Elora of Buckhead Apartments in Atlanta, he is now stable. The motive and the shooter remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
A man exchanged gunfire with assailants during an early morning robbery attempt in Atlanta, and was later hospitalized.
Hearing for Gerson Ayala Rodriguez, charged with killing a Georgia state trooper, was delayed for lawyer retention.
Former Spalding County football coach Carl Kearney Jr. faces a court appearance in Maryland on charges of murdering his girlfriend, Patrina Best, leading to surprise and confusion among those who knew him.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A section of SR 280/South Cobb Drive in Metro Atlanta will close for two months starting March 19 due to an emergency culvert replacement, leading to expected traffic delays.
Sports in ...
North Carolina residents can now legally place online bets for March Madness, joining 38 other states and D.C., reflecting the widespread adoption of sports betting in the U.S.
Emergency crews responded to a gas leak and a water main break on Dacula Road NE in Gwinnett County, leading to road closures and a business evacuation.
Gwinnett County Police ended a chase with a PIT maneuver, arresting two men linked to a carjacking and shooting after a pursuit initiated by spotting a stolen vehicle.