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ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—Inmate Timothy Shane, who was on the run since Monday, is behind bars again after escaping from Grady Hospital in Downtown Atlanta while under custody of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office.  Shane was captured early Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Newton County after eluding authorities by stealing two vehicles, taking an Uber and another ride share, and going to a Dunkin’ Donuts during a wild escapade. Rockdale investigators worked the case with multiple authorities including the Atlanta Police Department, Covington Police Department, Newton County Sheriff’s Office, Henry County Sheriff’s Office, and the Georgia Highway Patrol, which provided a helicopter…

CONYERS, GA–– Wing and Walmart are launching ultra-fast drone delivery in Metro Atlanta, bringing an essential time-saver to tens of thousands of homes just in time for the busy holiday shopping rush.  The Wing drone delivery service kicked off on Dec. 3 fat the following six Walmart stores across Metro Atlanta: Walmart Supercenter #2475, 1436 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013 Walmart Supercenter #575, 12182 GA-92, Woodstock, GA 30188 Walmart Supercenter #3403, 3615 Charles Hardy Pkwy, Dallas, GA 30157 Walmart Supercenter #618, 4166 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy, Hiram, GA 30141 Walmart Supercenter #3201,135 Willow Lane, McDonough, GA 30253 Walmart Supercenter…

DECATUR, GA –The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested a man who was out on bond and left the courthouse shortly before his Dec.1, 2025 trial on rape and kidnapping charges was scheduled to begin. Authorities say Bryan Byers,46, reported to court on Monday, Dec. 1, to face charges related to a July 2017 incident but left prior to the start of the proceedings, prompting the court to issue a warrant for his arrest. Investigators located and arrested Byers of Stone Mountain, Georgia, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11:30 a.m. outside a library on Redan Road in DeKalb County.…

The DeKalb County community is honoring the life and legacy of Mrs. Mary Frances Edwards, a pioneering education leader whose passion, vision, and unwavering commitment transformed DeKalb County Schools and strengthened families across the region. Mrs. Edwards passed away on Nov. 29, after a long illness,   fher amily said.  She was 80 years old.  Mrs. Edwards’ journey of service began long before her election to the DeKalb County Board of Education in 1990. For more than 15 years, she was a tireless school volunteer and PTA president, working to unite parents and tackle challenges facing South DeKalb families. Her grassroots advocacy laid…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA—A 45-year-old Decatur woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting her husband to death, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office announced.   On Dec.1, Zenobia Harmon, 45, pleaded guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter, Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in connection with the death of her husband, Shedrick Harmon, 44, on Sept.19, 2022. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Courtney Johnson, who presided over the plea hearing, handed down the 30-year prison sentence after the conviction by guilty plea. According to the investigation, officers…

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA–The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office posted at 8:30 a.m. today, Dec. 3,  that escaped inmate Timothy Shane has been captured in Covington, GA after being on the run since he was hospitalized on Sunday at Grady Hospital in Atlanta following a reported suicide attempt.  Covington, GA is in neighboring Newton County next to Rockdale. Shane had eluded authorities by stealing automobiles and even reportedly using Uber to flee. https://ocgnews.com/rockdale-sheriffs-office-escaped-inmate-timothy-shane-considered-armed-and-danger/

Story Updated with Summary Report 9:20 p.m. STONECREST, GA– Karmesha Smith is leading by 11 votes tonight in a heated runoff with incumbent Tammy Grimes for the District 5 City Council seat.  All of the precincts have reported unofficial totals. However, provisional votes must be counted on Friday, elections officials said. Election Results Election Summary Report DeKalb Dec. 2, 2025

ROCKDALE COUNTY, GA—The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public to be on the lookout for an escaped inmate considered armed and dangerous. Inmate Timothy Shane has been on the run since Sunday, Nov. 30, after escaping  Atlanta’s Grady Hospital around 1:30 a.m. Deputies and EMS had transported Shane to the hospital around 8 p.m. following a suicide attempt.  The Sheriff’s Office updated a Facebook post today, Dec. 2, at 8:51 a.m. stating that Shane has been in the South Rockdale area and deputies were looking for him but could not locate him. The post stated:  “Investigations led to…