ATLANTA—Longtime U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Democrat who represented Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 80. A cause of death was not disclosed.  Scott served 12 consecutive terms in Congress, first elected in 2002, and taking office in 2003. At the time of his…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) has arrested two suspects in connection with a series of break-ins that occurred in Decatur on Tuesday night(April 21).  Investigators released a video showing one of the suspects rummaging through one of the vehicles. Corey Biggs and Malachi Campbell, both 20,…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the death of Olaolukitan Adon Abel, the suspected gunman who was facing multiple felony charges in connection with the fatal shooting spree that claimed the lives of two women and a homeless man in separate early morning attacks on April…

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA– Gwinnett County mourns the loss of Gwinnett Superior Court Judge Deborah Fluker, who passed away Saturday, April 18, following a courageous battle with cancer. Fluker remained on the bench even as she fought cancer, and was admired for her remarkable strength by peers and others who knew…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—Kevin Grier, 35, will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the death of Ian Hagerty,17, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced today, April 20.   Greer was convicted by jury trial in the case accused of a shooting and killing the teen during a candlelight…

By Mark Brock DEKALB COUNTY, GA— Donald Sellers, Sr., who has coached track for more than two decades at Stephenson High School, has been inducted into Georgia’s 2026 Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Sellers, who has served as track coach since 2000,  has…

DECATUR, GA —DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections (DeKalb VRE) is reminding residents of key dates to put on their radar and important information to know before heading to vote in the May 19 Primary Election.  Key Election Dates to Know DeKalb VRE encourages voters to make a plan now…

ATLANTA — The Atlanta City Council on Monday, April 20, approved two resolutions addressing federal immigration activities within the City.  The first declares the Council’s opposition to the acquisition, renovation, expansion and operation of warehouses or other facilities with the City for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities (26-R-3361).  The second…