Alpharetta man indicted after largest fentanyl seizure in history of Georgia
A federal criminal complaint has been filed against Antwuan Brown, 39, of Alpharetta, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl .
Things to do this weekend: 404 Day, festivals, music, theater & more | April 4-6, 2025
Here's a roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Atlanta, including 404 Day events, festivals, musical performances, movies and theater, cars and trains and much more.
Caught on camera: Man hurls insults at Muslim women praying in Alpharetta
Three Muslim women say they were violently verbally attacked by a man while they were praying in an Alpharetta parking lot.
Sandy Springs passes ordinances to curb antisemitic crimes
Sandy Springs approves new ordinances to address hate crimes after antisemitic flyers appeared across metro Atlanta.
Efforts to curb hate crimes in Sandy Springs
In response to a recent string of antisemitic flyers distributed across metro Atlanta, Sandy Springs city leaders have approved two new ordinances aimed at preventing hate crimes and maintaining public safety.
Video: Driver crashes into pole during high-speed Sandy Springs chase
Newly-released video shows Sandy Springs police arresting a man following a high-speed chase that ended in a crash on Roswell Road.
Fulton County Schools introduces K9 unit to sniff out danger
The Fulton County Schools Police Department just launched a new dog program.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | March 28-30, 2025
From live music and art openings to food festivals, spring celebrations, and even a Guinness World Record attempt, there's no shortage of events happening March 28–30.
South Fulton Council garnishes mayor's wages over unauthorized expenses
The South Fulton City Council has voted to garnish Mayor Khalid Kamau’s wages.
City of Atlanta public defender faces staffing crisis amid rising caseloads
The City of Atlanta chief public defender is trying to deal with a staffing shortage.
Sandy Springs police seize lethal amount of fentanyl in drug bust
A major drug bust in Sandy Springs has led to the seizure of more than 60 pounds of suspected fentanyl—an amount police say is potent enough to kill millions.
Georgia Senate committee pushes for subpoena enforcement in DA Willis probe
The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations is asking a Fulton County judge to enforce a legislative subpoena against District Attorney Fani Willis.
South Fulton standoff ends peacefully with arrest of barricaded suspect
A man was taken into custody without incident on Monday evening after barricading himself inside a South Fulton home.
Alpharetta Fire Department launches community AED program to save lives
Alpharetta Fire Department is enhancing public access to AEDs and training community volunteers to respond to cardiac arrests before emergency crews arrive.
Atlanta City Council committee delays resolution on relocating Fulton County inmates
The Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee has voted to hold a resolution aimed at initiating an exit strategy for removing Fulton County inmates from the city jail.
SWAT team responds to South Fulton standoff after resident threatens workers with shotgun
A South Fulton resident threatened sewer workers with a shotgun and barricaded himself inside a home, prompting a SWAT team response.
Suspicious package sent to Fulton County DA's office at courthouse
An incident at the Fulton County Courthouse is currently under investigation.
Atlanta nonprofit breaks world record for longest basketball game
The players with Men Opposing Sex Trafficking have broken a world record after playing basketball for days straight.
High-speed chase ends with arrest by Sandy Springs police
A high-speed chase involving a red Ford F-150 ended in Sandy Springs on Feb. 28 after officers successfully stopped the vehicle using a PIT maneuver.
South Fulton woman accused of stabbing neighbor’s dog to death
A Fulton County woman is behind bars after being accused of fatally stabbing a neighbor’s dog in an incident caught on video that has since circulated widely online.