Article CLAYTON COUNTY, Georgia. – A car theft in Clayton County sparked a nationwide search for a two-month-old infant who was in the car at the time. A 17-year-old has since been arrested. Johnathan Johnson was arrested after a chase near Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jonesboro. According to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, the […]
COBB COUNTY, Georgia. – Powder Springs resident Nicole Buchanan has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), alleging she was the victim of excessive force while executing an arrest warrant for her son on March 10, 2022. Buchanan, 50, is represented by national civil rights attorney Latrice Alexander. The lawsuit […]
LAURENS COUNTY, Georgia. – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Thursday night in Alamo, Laurens County. The incident resulted in the death of Curtis “CJ” Glen Purvis Jr., a 31-year-old McRae-Helena resident. None of the officers were injured. The incident began on August 15 […]
Douglasville residents could face tax increases Taxpayers are struggling to keep the cost of their homes down. Douglasville is proposing a double-digit property tax increase. DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia. – The Douglasville City Council has proposed a 16.67% property tax increase. The city has planned a 1.25 percent tax rate increase to offset both the loss of […]
Gwinnett County Police Launch Missing Children Initiative Gwinnett County Police are asking the public for help in locating more than 20 missing teenagers. This is one of more than 200 reported cases of missing children and teenagers this year. GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia. – According to Gwinnett County Police, there are currently over 20 missing teenagers […]
COBB COUNTY, Georgia. – The Cobb County School District has removed 13 more books from its school libraries that it deems sexually explicit. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale updated the Cobb County School Board on the ongoing book review process at a work session Thursday. “Today I’m providing an update on our ongoing book review process, which […]
Henry County posted these aerial photos on its Facebook page showing work on the McDonough Parkway Extension project around State Route 155 at Turner Church Road on August 15, 2024. (Delivered) MCDONOUGH, Georgia. – The McDonough Parkway Extension project is about to get into high gear. Crews will soon begin clearing and roadwork around State […]
ATLANTA – An election board in one of Georgia’s largest counties has decided to charge people who challenge voters’ eligibility for the cost of notifying the challenged voters. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration voted 4-1 to implement the rule on Tuesday. Debbie Fisher, a Republican member of the board, was the only […]
Article The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has seized thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs after arresting a Gainesville man who attempted to flee from officers on August 12, 2024. (Hall County Sheriff’s Office) HALL COUNTY, Georgia. – Following an attempted traffic stop and subsequent chase Monday morning, Hall County officials seized thousands of dollars […]
DEKALB COUNTY, Georgia. – DeKalb County plans to invest $21 million in a new affordable housing initiative. The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the measure at its August 13 meeting. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created a housing affordability crisis in our county,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond. “This multi-million […]
