NEWTON COUNTY, GA— A fatal shooting at Denny Dobbs Park has shaken the community at large—in Newton and Rockdale counties—as law enforcement authorities work the case. Many students from area high schools were at the Newton County park to celebrate Senior Skip Day when the shooting occurred this evening.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA–DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced a conviction by guilty plea in the case against a Lithonia man charged with using his cell phone to take photos and videos of women without their knowledge.  On Wednesday, March 12, Jesse William Kirk, 50, pleaded guilty to two…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA–The Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD) issued another plea to the public on Wednesday, March 19, for information concerning a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a pedestrian, 24-year-old Mecha Woodard of Sandy Springs.  In the early morning hours of Sept. 27, 2024, as Hurricane Helene…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners is striving to be more transparent while engaging residents and stakeholders. Rockdale residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming public meetings and save other key links from the Rockdale Board of Commissioners. Links are provided for meeting agendas, live…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA.- A Loganville man convicted of raping a woman and killing her and her brother nearly 35 years ago learned he will spend the rest of his life in prison.  During a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, March 18, DeKalb County Superior Court Chief Judge Shondeana C. Morris,…

ATLANTA – Gov. Brian P. Kemp on Tuesday (March 14) announced that TriNet is planning to create 750 new jobs at a new corporate center in Dunwoody over the next five years, representing an estimated $15.4 million in investment in DeKalb County. “As the No. 1 state for business, one…