ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a grand jury declined to press charges in Nolan Wells’ death, the family responded in an Atlanta news conference with nationally recognized Attorney Ben Crump on Tuesday. Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, said at a news conference just outside of Atlanta...
government
The community group Norcross PDC is hosting a city council debate on Oct. 6 at the Norcross Cultural Arts & Community Center, starting at 7 p.m., introducing two well-known candidates vying to fill the unexpired term previously held by Marshall Cheek. Two former elected officials...
safety
A former East Point police officer convicted of sexual assault while on duty has learned how long he will spend in prison. Richard Gooddine was accused of using his badge and authority to sexually assault women, including a 15-year-old girl. A jury found him guilty on all charges...
safety
A high school senior aspiring to become a military pilot has returned home to begin a long recovery process weeks after surviving a devastating plane crash....
News
At CURE Childhood Cancer’s 13th annual Believe Ball on Saturday, Oct. 3, the story of a Dunwoody cancer survivor will come full circle when he receives an award bearing the name of the doctor who saved his life. Matt Gephardt will receive the Ragab Spirit of Hope award, named aft...
library
The family and attorney of Nolan Wells say they will keep fighting for justice after a grand jury decided not to pursue criminal charges in the teenager’s death. The family spoke earlier at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and said they have more questions than answers after r...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Norcross man will spend the rest of his life in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl. Jurors found Alejandro Rangel, 59, guilty of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and five counts of child molestation for sexu...
safety
A person was found dead near a pond, Cobb County police reported Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The body was found near Pine Grove Drive, which is off of Powder Springs Road SW. Police said they received a 911 call around 4:23 p.m. Monday. TR...
News
Social media influencer "Clavicular" has been charged in Massachusetts with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were arrested on Saturday morning after a shooting broke out near the popular Edgewood Avenue entertainment district. At around 3:50 a.m., Atlanta police were called to Jackson Street and Gartrell Street in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood...
safety
A former Georgia corrections officer faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison following his arrest on new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges....
News
(Gray News) - Lionel Richie is taking some time off after undergoing a medical procedure. The R&B legend recently underwent a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation following heart issues while touring. “Lionel underwent a common procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib),” a repr...
government
The Atlanta City Council approved an ordinance on Sept. 21 establishing 12 weeks of paid childcare leave for all City of Atlanta employees. The legislation was led by Councilmember Matt Westmoreland. The revised family leave policy increases coverage from six to 12 weeks per year...
