Police arrest man in Flat Shoals Road roommate stabbing
A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 60-year-old man at his Flat Shoals Road apartment earlier this year.
A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 60-year-old man at his Flat Shoals Road apartment earlier this year.
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Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday.The Braves were leading 6-5 when Yastrzemski connected o...
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A South Carolina man now knows how long he will have to spend behind bars after setting fire to a church in middle Georgia in 2024.The man claimed that a verse in the Bible led him to burn the church.Luke Andrew Westefeld, 35, of North Augusta, South Carolina, was sentenced to 60 months in prison...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thursday is the day we find out who will win the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home! RELATED: All tickets sold in St. Jude Dream Home GiveawayThis year’s Dream Home in Cumming is a 2,284-square-foot beauty with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, a home office and ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The winners have been named and that’s a wrap on the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! Here are the winners: Dream Home: Carlitonia Boykin of Temple2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend or 2026 Ford Maverick XL: Carol Thomas of Roswell $10,000 golf cart and $3,000 c...
A Henry County woman says she is still waiting to recover more than $54,000 that a judge ruled her former divorce attorney wrongfully withheld from the sale of her marital home.Angela Smith told Channel 2 Action News she hired attorney Nicole K. Carson in 2023 to represent her during her divorce....
Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiracies, one to provid...
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Officials announced the suspension of eight Apache helicopter pilots who flew in this year’s Salute from the Shore event over the July Fourth weekend.According to the South Carolina Army National Guard, the pilots’ suspension stems from an investigation into ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A now-former Monroe County animal control employee is facing felony charges after allegedly killing four puppies by putting them in an incinerator, according to the sheriff’s office.On Monday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a report that the puppie...
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said a man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal someone’s car at gunpoint while they were standing at a gas station’s pumps.The sheriff’s office said deputies, along with officers with the Johns Creek Police Department, responded at around 8:15 a.m. Wed...
A man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 60-year-old man at his Flat Shoals Road apartment earlier this year.
A man and woman are wanted for questioning in connection with a reported arson case Thursday involving a parked car at a Riverdale supermarket.
DeKalb County Police Department says a man has been arrested for the stabbing death of his roommate.The stabbing happened back in April at a Flat Shoals Road apartment in Decatur.Police said 62-year-old Albert McKinney has been charged with malice murder.According to a warrant, he stabbed another...
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The board of Covenant House Georgia announced it has selected Kara Stimpson to serve as its new executive starting Aug. 24. Stimpson was the unanimous choice of the search committee after an extensive national effort evaluating nonprofit leaders. Most recently, Stimpson has served as CEO of...
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MONROE, N.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say the former owner of a popular wedding venue admitted to stealing over a million dollars.Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud Monday while admitting to taking money from couples and vendors who booked e...
The Atlanta Humane Society says its team are rescuing almost two-dozen dogs from a situation described as dangerous, in the heat “with little protection from the elements.”The humane society’s Operation Humane received a call for help from the local county sheriff’s office to help 23 dogs that ha...
Fulton County leaders today broke ground on a new customs facility at Fulton County Executive Airport, a move expected to allow international flights and streamline arrivals. The airport, formerly known as Charlie Brown Airport, is located approximately six miles west of downtown Atlanta near Int...
Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of the historic Fox Theatre, announced that Cedartown High School, Cross Keys High School, New Manchester High School and Rome High School have been chosen for the 2026–27 All-Access Pass program. The yearlong initiative creates a nurturing space for students to c...
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC. (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities say more than 100 dogs were rescued from ‘unlivable conditions’ in a home in South Carolina. The Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office and Animal Control officers responded to a home Thursday afternoon.Investigators reportedly found more than 100...
Supporting a friend fighting ovarian cancer turned into a project to help others for two Georgia high school students.Channel 2’s Wendy Corona spoke with two teenagers who are developing Soothe Note, an app to help ease the stress for families battling cancer.Soothe Note allows cancer patients an...
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IRMO, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - Authorities in South Carolina say more than a dozen men are facing charges following an undercover operation targeting online child sexual exploitation.The Irmo Police Department and several other agencies report that 14 men have been charged with criminal solicitatio...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Sandtown Road in Cobb County, a Mexican restaurant failed a routine health inspection.El Velero in Marietta failed with 63-points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report says raw fish was stored above a bottle of sauces. Plus, there was no food thermometer ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County Public Schools’ new superintendent is wasting little time getting acquainted with the district.Alexandra Estrella toured Shiloh Middle School on Thursday to review the progress of a $12.9 million renovation project, one of several capital improv...
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A Newnan man faces a Coweta County reckless driving arrest after fleeing from a deputy on Interstate 85 last week.
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