Marietta, GA|News|
Man Accused Of Killing 2 At Cobb Apartment Near 6 Flags Arrested
A man accused of killing a mother, a man and injuring another woman in a Cobb County apartment has been arrested.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
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- Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA
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Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Bystander Trying To Break Up Fight At DeKalb Gas Station Shot, Killed
A man in his 40s was shot and killed Wednesday after attempting to break up a fight between a couple at a DeKalb County gas station.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Roswell, GA|News|
Toddler Found Wandering Roswell Apartment Complex Reunited With Family
Roswell police have reunited a toddler with his family who was found wandering an apartment complex Wednesday morning.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Truck Driver Accused Of Hitting 15-Year-Old GA Girl Arrested: Reports
A driver accused of hitting a 15-year-old girl crossing the street has been arrested.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
GA College Graduate Paralyzed After Routine Chiropractor Visit: Family
A Savannah woman is paralyzed after a neck adjustment from a chiropractor, according to family.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
Man Stuck In DeKalb Little Caesars' Vent, Saved By Fire Rescue Crew
The DeKalb County Fire Rescue crew cut a man out of Little Caesars' roof vent Tuesday after they said he got stuck coming in from the roof.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Tucker, GA|News|
DeKalb Husband Shoots, Kills Wife, Wanted By Police: Report
DeKalb County police are searching for a man who is accused of shooting and killing his wife in their home.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
2 Arrested, 3 More Wanted In Douglasville Shopping Center Shooting
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in the Douglas Commons Shopping Center, according to police.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
15-Year-Old Girl Hit By Box Truck While Walking: Cherokee Sheriff
A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after a box truck hit her and kept going, according to Cherokee deputies.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
988 National Suicide Prevention Number Takes Effect Soon In Georgia
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline telephone number will be simplified to 988 on Saturday.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Loganville-Grayson, GA|News|
Firefighters Rescue 4 People Trapped In Rising Gwinnett County River
Gwinnett County firefighters rescued four adults trapped on a rock in the middle of a river in Gwinnett County.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Stone Mountain-Lithonia, GA|News|
2 Men Shot At CalaBar & Grill Restaurant In DeKalb County: Reports
Two men are being treated for gunshot wounds after being shot at CalaBar & Grill in DeKalb County.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Peachtree Corners, GA|News|
Man Killed In Attempted Carjacking At Gwinnett QuickTrip Identified
Gwinnett police identified the victim as Bradley Coleman, 29, of Louisiana. They said he was fatally shot while at a gas station air pump.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates|News|
Transgender Worker Sues GA Chick-Fil-A Over Homophobic Slurs, Firing
A transgender employee is suing a Decatur Chick-fil-A after claiming she was fired over her gender identity.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Columbia, SC|News|
Trains Derail In Columbia, 2 Injured: Fire Department
Two people were hospitalized Monday when trains derailed in Columbia, according to fire officials.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Peachtree Corners, GA|News|
Man Putting Air In Tires Killed At Gwinnett Gas Station: Police
Gwinnett County police are investigating a potential carjacking that left one man dead outside of a QuickTrip gas station.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Apartment Shooting Near 6 Flags Left 2 Dead, 1 Injured In Cobb County
Cobb County police are investigating a triple shooting at the Premier Apartments that happened Monday.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Gov. Brian Kemp's Mother-In-Law Jeane Argo Dies At 92
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Sunday that his mother-in-law, Jeane Argo, died Sunday afternoon.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
These Georgia Hospitals Among Best In U.S.: Money
Three Georgia hospitals are ranked among the best in the U.S., according to digital platform Money.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Georgia Guidestones Explosion: Person Seen Leaving Device At Site
In newly released video surveillance, a figure is shown leaving a device at the Georgia Guidestones right before the explosion.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
