DULUTH, GA– The Gwinnett Police Department is seeking additional victims following an investigation involving Xavier Anderson, who was arrested in January 2026 for impersonating a police officer, sexually assaulting, and robbing a victim. The investigation determined that Anderson arranged to meet the victim for sexual services before committing the crimes.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA— The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is recruiting new officers to help make DeKalb County a better, safer place to live. DKPD will host a one-stop hiring event on Saturday, Nov.14, from 8 a.m. until noon, at Tobie Grant Recreation Center, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale, GA. …

ATLANTA— The Rebirth” sculpture in Atlanta’s Summerhill community has been restored, thanks to the City of Atlanta’s Cultural Affairs Conservation and Maintenance Team. Mayor Andre’ Dickens’ Office of Cultural Affairs announced the completion of the restoration effort in its Nov. 6, 2026 online newsletter. Summerhill is one of Atlanta’s…

CONYERS, GA–On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Rockdale County Public Schools informed the Conyers Police Department about a social media post circulating locally regarding a possible mass shooting at Rockdale County High School. Conyers Police Department began an investigation by deploying school resource officers, the Criminal Investigations Division, and the K9…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Contractors for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will install lane closures on Interstate 285 (I-285) in proximity of the Bouldercrest Road bridge/overpass this weekend and will temporarily close access to the Bouldercrest Road bridge next week, as the I-285 at Bouldercrest Road Interchange Improvement project continues…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Antonio Robert Watson, 38, of Lithonia, has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison for gunning down a woman in a fatal attack at an extended stay motel room. Authorities said Watson and the woman had been dating.  A jury convicted…

DECATUR, Ga. – In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will be based on a revised schedule as follows:  Monday, Nov. 9 – Normal collection service.  Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Normal collection service.  Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day observed. No collection service. Thursday, Nov. 12 –…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—On Monday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Rockdale Water Resources will temporarily interrupt water service to bring a newly installed water main into service. Affected areas include Pine Log Road, Briar Cliff Creek, Bellmont Circle, Benfield Road, Reavis Bluff, Weather Wood Place and Circle, Park Place, Spring…