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Woman shot by deputies during suspected ‘domestic dispute,’ GBI says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A woman was hospitalized after being shot by a deputy in Gordon County, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The GBI said Gordon County deputies responded to a home in Calhoun just after midnight Friday. The deputies were told Michelle Ralstons, 55,...
'Unacceptable' Rise in Antisemitism on Social Media, Cobb Superintendent Says
MARIETTA — During Thursday night’s Cobb school board meeting, Superintendent Chris Ragsdale sounded the alarm on what he said is a stark rise in antisemitic social media posts. Ragsdale said Jewish parents and community members have told him their kids feel “forced to engage in social media criticism not only against the state of Israel, but their Jewish heritage in general. “As the war continues in Israel, it has apparently...
Powder Springs woman suing Cobb County police for $5M
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A Powder Springs resident, Nicole Buchanan, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the Cobb County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), alleging that she was a victim of excessive force during the execution of a warrant for her son on March 10, 2022. Buchanan, 50, is represented by national civil rights attorney Latrice Alexander.
‘Recovery is real’: Georgia Recovers Bus Tour rolls into Rome Sept. 5
Rome will soon play host to a statewide bus tour and a celebration aimed at saving lives and raising awareness. The Georgia Recovers Bus Tour will roll into Heritage Park the evening of Thursday, Sept. 5, for live music, free food, speakers, facing painting, a bounce house and resources for those who want to know more about substance abuse recovery. Local nonprofit Living Proof Recovery will host the event in...
More issues pop up at Georgia’s Palmetto mail facility with trucks, packages
PALMETTO, Ga. — A long line of trucks wrapped around Georgia’s regional processing and distribution center Friday morning, as some drivers and employees reported that wait times at the new facility continued to drag on for hours. 11Alive crews captured images on camera after a source inside the...
Town Center on Main Grand Opening – Saturday, August 24
“Come One, Come All – — Join us on August 24th for the greatest evening on earth as we officially debut Suwanee’s newest park: Town Center on Main & Delay Nature Park!. The grand opening will kick off at 6PM with festivities that are well-suited for people of all ages! Food vendors will be available at the park for you to grab something to eat while Suwanee Circle, a new business that will call the park home, offers refreshing beverages for purchase. The park will come alive with strolling performers, statuary, balloon animals, and caricature artists.
Ludacris offering 2-night stay at Atlanta mansion for $4
ATLANTA - Rapper and actor Ludacris is offering a few lucky fans the opportunity to live like a superstar with a stay at his Atlanta mansion. The Grammy Award-winning rapper, whose given name is Christopher Brian Bridges, has teamed up with Booking.com to open up his estate for a two-night stay from Sept. 3 to 5.
Atlanta mom shoots 11-year-old daughter dead before turning gun on herself in murder-suicide
A mother in Atlanta reportedly shot her daughter dead before turning the gun on herself in a suspected murder-suicide. Police identified the woman as Qiana Rainley as identified by the county Medical Examiner as per FOX5. DeKalb County Police detailed in a statement: “At this time, it appears to be a murder-suicide involving a mother and her 11-year-old daughter. The investigation is ongoing.”
Wanted murder suspect dies by suicide after chase with law enforcement ends in Henry County, sheriff says
MCDONOUGH, Ga. — A wanted murder suspect from Bibb County led law enforcement on a chase through Georgia counties on Friday before ultimately dying by suicide, Spalding County Sheriff Darrell Dix said. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Wayne Anthony Fuller Jr. was a person of interest...
Coosa High School students’ lawsuit over ‘Black Live Matter’ shirts can move forward in part
ROME, Ga. - A civil rights lawsuit filed by five Black Coosa High School students against the Floyd County School District can proceed to mediation. The lawsuit alleges that the students' First Amendment rights were violated after they were singled out for wearing shirts that read "Black Lives Matter" in protest of a series of racist incidents on campus in 2021, including a Confederate battle flag displayed by students. The students believe they were targeted for their expression, while no actions were taken against the students who were waving what is held by many to be a symbol of racism.
Residents offer ideas to improve Peachtree Dunwoody multi-use trail
The City of Sandy Springs is planning a $6 million multi-use trail along Peachtree Dunwoody Road, funded by transportation sales tax revenue and contributions from the Perimeter Community Improvement District, to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access. The post Residents offer ideas to improve Peachtree Dunwoody multi-use trail appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Georgia will lose to these teams in 2024
The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2024 season as one of the favorite to win the National Championship. Almost a lock to make the College Football Playoff, the Bulldogs are led again by head coach Kirby smart who led them to back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. According to College...
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