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Three Georgia officers fired for misusing Flock license plate search system
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — The Fayetteville Police Department said Friday morning it had fired three officers who had misused the Flock license plate search system. According to Fayetteville PD, the three officers searched either their own plates or those of their family members. The searches were described as "inconsistent with the system's authorized use." The officers were not identified.
Law enforcement activity in Forsyth County neighborhood after suspect allegedly flees traffic stop on foot
Follow Law enforcement activity in Forsyth County neighborhood after suspect allegedly flees traffic stop on foot Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Fri, July 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
World Cup gives glimpse of progress in turning '50-acre hole in the heart of Downtown' into 'our Times Square'
Follow World Cup gives glimpse of progress in turning '50-acre hole in the heart of Downtown' into 'our Times Square' Grace King, Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Fri, July 17, 2026 at 2:50 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Three Fayetteville Police Department officers fired for misusing Flock license plate search system
Follow Three Fayetteville Police Department officers fired for misusing Flock license plate search system Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Fri, July 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fergregory - stock.adobe.com Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Three Georgia officers fired for misusing Flock license plate search system
Follow Three Georgia officers fired for misusing Flock license plate search system Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Fri, July 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fergregory - stock.adobe.com Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Family says trial will go ahead as scheduled for Georgia teen charged with killing mom and stepdad
CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — Family members told 11Alive's Chase Houle on Wednesday that the trial for Sarah Grace Patrick, the 18-year-old accused of killing her mom and stepdad while they slept in February 2025, will go ahead as scheduled. The defense team for Patrick, 16 at the time of the killings of Kristin Brock and James Brock, was in court earlier this week asking for more time to prepare their case. This story continues below.
Former High Museum executive pleads guilty in federal $600,000 embezzlement case
ATLANTA — Brady Lum, the former chief operating officer at Atlanta's High Museum, pleaded guilty Monday in a federal embezzlement case. Lum officially pleaded guilty to the accusations contained in a criminal information document, including "theft concerning programs receiving federal funds." Lum resigned in February and was accused of stealing more than $600,000 from the museum by altering invoices and approving payments for personal purchases. This story continues below.
East Point boil water advisory enters third day
Follow East Point boil water advisory enters third day Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Sefenech Henok Updated Mon, July 13, 2026 at 12:04 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A boil water advisory in East Point entered its third day Monday morning, with officials projecting it will soon be lifted. 11Alive's Sefenech Henok was back on scene early Monday at Headland Drive, where repair work was done on a water main break throughout the weekend.
Fire leaves damage at Orient Express restaurant in Vinings
Follow Fire leaves damage at Orient Express restaurant in Vinings Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Thu, July 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fire left substantial damage Thursday to a popular restaurant in the heart of Vinings. The 11Alive SkyTracker flew over the scene at Orient Express on Paces Ferry Road and was able to observe damage to a roof area of the restaurant. The full extent of damage was unclear.
Gwinnett Police searching for 'critical missing' 87-year-old
Follow Gwinnett Police searching for 'critical missing' 87-year-old Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Cody Alcorn Updated Wed, July 8, 2026 at 6:11 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gwinnett County Police Department Police in Gwinnett County said on Wednesday they're searching for a "critical missing" 87-year-old. Donald Hively, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department, hasn't been seen since Tuesday evening.
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A mosquito tested positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County, the local board of health said Wednesday. The Fulton County Board of Health said the sample was recovered from a tramp in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta and "indicates the presence of infected mosquitoes in the area." Samples similarly came back positive last year in Fulton County.
Atlanta FIFA Fan Festival extends hours for World Cup semifinal
ATLANTA — Downtown Atlanta's wildly popular FIFA Fan Festival for the World Cup is extending its hours for the much-anticipated semifinal next week. FIFA announced Wednesday that on Tuesday, July 14, the day before the Atlanta semifinal, hours will now go from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. They were going to be from 1-7 p.m. This story continues below.
One sickened in Georgia in E. coli outbreak linked to Publix frozen blueberries
ATLANTA — One person in Georgia has been sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to frozen blueberries sold at Publix stores across the Southeast, according to FDA information published this week. Most of the sick cases linked to the outbreak are concentrated in Florida, 11 of 12 in all. One has been reported in Georgia. This story continues below. More in Health A recall was initiated on July 3 for the GreenWise-branded frozen blueberries.
1 man in custody after attempted armed robbery in John's Creek, police say
Follow 1 man in custody after attempted armed robbery in John's Creek, police say Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Ontaria Woods Updated Wed, July 8, 2026 at 2:12 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forsyth County Sheriff's Office A man is under arrest after police say he tried to steal a car in Johns Creek on Tuesday.
Sandy Springs officials share video of dramatic house fire response
Follow Sandy Springs officials share video of dramatic house fire response Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Mon, July 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sandy Springs Fire Department Officials in Sandy Springs on Monday shared dramatic video of crews responding to and fighting a house fire over the weekend.
Officer must pay $21 million in case of Atlanta man who was paralyzed in fall after being tased
ATLANTA — An Atlanta officer must pay $21 million in the case of an Atlanta man who was paralyzed in a fall after being tased in 2018, a federal appeals court ruled this week. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion this week upholding a district court ruling on the judgment against officer J. Grubbs. This story continues below. More in Crime The case involves the officer and the estate of Jerry Blasingame, who sued the officer and city following the incident. He passed away in 2023.
Lawrenceville announces plans for 2026 property taxes
Follow Lawrenceville announces plans for 2026 property taxes Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Thu, July 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
National Park Service set to mark reopening of Martin Luther King Jr. birth home
Follow National Park Service set to mark reopening of Martin Luther King Jr. birth home Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. The Martin Luther King Jr. birth home in Atlanta, part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, is reopening after being closed for restoration since late 2023.
Cobb County outlines its property tax plans for this year
Follow Cobb County outlines its property tax plans for this year Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Cobb County Board of Commissioners plans to maintain millage rates this year, resulting in a 4% increase over the "rollback" rate.
Police in Duluth searching for 'critical missing' 76-year-old woman
Follow Police in Duluth searching for 'critical missing' 76-year-old woman Police in Duluth said Wednesday morning they're searching for a critical missing 76-year-old woman. The Duluth Police Department said Maria Fargosa was last seen leaving her residence on Clearbrooke Way in the Riverbrooke subdivision around 11 p.m. on Tuesday night.
Mother of NFL's Calais Campbell identified as victim in Buckhead killing; suspect is reportedly Campbell's brother
Arrest warrants and a family statement have identified the 71-year-old mother of NFL star and former Atlanta Falcon Calais Campbell as the victim in a murder investigation in Buckhead. The suspect is reportedly Campbell's brother, identified in the warrants as Ciarre Campbell. Atlanta Police Department officers responded to a home on Roswell Road on Tuesday and said they discovered a 71-year-old woman deceased inside.
Here are the July 1 changes to Georgia medical cannabis law
ATLANTA — It's just about the time of year when most new laws start taking effect in Georgia, with the July 1 date that applies to bills (if another date isn't specifically written into the law) coming up next week. This year, thanks to SB 220 passed in the Georgia General Assembly in April and signed in may by Governor Brian Kemp, there are some changes to the state's laws surrounding medical cannabis.
Woman thanks Marietta first responders, 'God's angels on Earth,' after helping save her life after lightning strike
Follow Woman thanks Marietta first responders, 'God's angels on Earth,' after helping save her life after lightning strike Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Tue, June 30, 2026 at 1:22 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Teen dies in drowning after jumping from popular diving rock in Floyd County
Follow Teen dies in drowning after jumping from popular diving rock in Floyd County A 14-year-old died in a drowning at Armuchee Creek in Floyd County after jumping from a popular diving rock on Monday, state officials said. A statement from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division said game wardens were notified of the drowning incident in which the teen dove from and the rock and did not resurface, leading to a 911 call.
Police activity, listed by GDOT as shooting, closes I-85 South near Coweta/Troup county line
Follow Police activity, listed by GDOT as shooting, closes I-85 South near Coweta/Troup county line motortion - stock.adobe.com Police activity, listed as a shooting by the Georgia Department of Transportation, has I-85 South shut down near the Troup-Coweta county line. Further details were not immediately available. A post by the Georgia 511 account on X listed it as a Troup County situation, while GDOT's incident map had it on the other side of the county line in Coweta near Grantville.
SWAT situation underway at residential address in Henry County
Follow SWAT situation underway at residential address in Henry County A SWAT situation was underway at a home in Henry County on Monday. 11Alive's Cody Alcorn is at the scene near East Atlanta Road. Henry County Police have East Atlanta Road closed from Sagebrush Road to Country Roads Drive. The SWAT team is in a neighborhood off East Atlanta Road, along Great Oaks Branch. Crews at the scene could hear SWAT trying to call out a suspect from inside a home.
Aunt says family now accepts GBI conclusion in deaths of twin brothers at Bell Mountain determined to be suicides
Follow Aunt says family now accepts GBI conclusion in deaths of twin brothers at Bell Mountain determined to be suicides Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Body recovered from pond amid search for missing 6-year-old boy in Clayton County
Follow Body recovered from pond amid search for missing 6-year-old boy in Clayton County Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. A body was recovered from a pond during the search for a missing 6-year-old boy in Clayton County, Georgia. The police have not yet provided any information about the developments on Monday morning.
Aunt says family now accepts GBI conclusion in deaths of twin brothers at Bell Mountain determined to be suicides
Follow Aunt says family now accepts GBI conclusion in deaths of twin brothers at Bell Mountain determined to be suicides Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
'Smiling, thriving': 4-year-old boy visits officers who helped save his life when garage door fell onto his neck
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A 4-year-old boy in metro Atlanta recently reunited with the police officers who helped save his life during a frightening incident earlier this year when a garage door fell on his neck. The officers with the Sandy Springs Police Department were thrilled to find the boy, Maddux, "smiling, thriving and continuing his recovery." This story continues below.
Cobb sheriff intends to resubmit request for pay raises to top positions after they were pulled from Board of Commissioners agenda
Follow Cobb sheriff intends to resubmit request for pay raises to top positions after they were pulled from Board of Commissioners agenda Cobb County Sheriff's Office Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
Douglasville high school teacher charged with sex crimes involving multiple students makes first court appearance
The Douglasville high school teacher facing more than two dozen sex crimes charges involving multiple students made her first court appearance in the case Thursday morning. Maris Nichols, who had taught at Alexander High, was indicted by a grand jury this week on 27 counts in an expanding investigation. Her first appearance before a magistrate judge was largely just a formal procedure Thursday morning.
Water main break reported along busy stretch of Sweet Auburn neighborhood
Follow Water main break reported along busy stretch of Sweet Auburn neighborhood A water main break was reported Wednesday afternoon along a busy stretch in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood. Atlanta Watershed said there was a water main break at 339 Edgewood Avenue, an address near several businesses, restaurants and bars. ATL Watershed posted on X: Notice: A water main break has occurred near 339 Edgewood Ave SE. #ATLDWM crews are on site and making repairs.
Three arrested, two of them teenagers, in sprawling DeKalb and Gwinnett break-in spree
Follow Three arrested, two of them teenagers, in sprawling DeKalb and Gwinnett break-in spree Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Three individuals, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with a series of business break-ins that occurred across two counties over several days.
Georgia legislature passes election bill at center of special session, pushes QR code tabulation deadline back & scales back hand count provision
ATLANTA — Lawmakers in the Georgia General Assembly on Tuesday passed an amended version of an election bill to resolve a deadline to stop using QR codes to tabulate ballots. The bill, SB-3EX, passed in the Senate with a provision for hand recounts in the top two races of every election, a move that generated significant debate Monday in the House.
2-year-old dies after being rescued from apartment complex pool
A 2-year-old child died Monday after being rescued the previous night from an apartment complex pool in Roswell. The Roswell Police Department said it happened around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday night at The Lake House at Martin's Landing. Roswell Fire and AMR responded to a reported drowning and rescued the child out of the pool. "First responders immediately provided lifesaving aid on the scene before the child was transported to a local hospital in serious condition," Roswell PD said.
Georgia Tech releases renderings for Bobby Dodd Stadium upgrades
Georgia Tech on Monday released renderings for renovations that will bring $70 million in upgrades to Bobby Dodd Stadium. The school says its the first major renovation in more than 20 years to the 113-year-old stadium in Midtown Atlanta. Some of the features include an upgraded videoboard and sound system, "elevated premium spaces" and the addition of several thousand mounted, mesh seatbacks to the stadium's bleachers.
Two people airlifted in Newton County crash, one found with gunshot wound
Two people were airlifted after a crash in Newton County early Monday morning, the sheriff's office said. One of the individuals also had a gunshot wound in circumstances that were not initially clear. The Newton County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened just after 2 a.m. on Newton Factory Bridge Road. Deputies responded to the single-vehicle crash and found one person in the car with the gunshot wound and one with a leg injury resulting from the crash.
Family sues Grady Health in teen's death after collapse at practice, alleging ambulance never came & they weren't told none were available
A family in metro Atlanta has filed a lawsuit against Grady Health following the death of their 15-year-old daughter who collapsed during volleyball practice in 2024. The family claims that it took over 40 minutes for an ambulance to arrive after the incident, leading the mother to drive the teenager to the hospital herself, where she later went into cardiac arrest and passed away.
Rockdale sheriff's deputies, citizen sue BioLab over 2024 chemical plume, alleging pulmonary injuries and loss of lung capacity
Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Fri, June 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rockdale County sheriff's deputies and a citizen are suing BioLab over the 2024 chemical fire in Conyers, alleging lasting pulmonary injuries and lack of warning about risks during the incident. BioLab has faced multiple lawsuits, including from residents and an insurance provider, over the incident, but declined to comment on the pending litigation.
First all-American, all-female referee crew officiating Atlanta World Cup match
ATLANTA — South Africa and Czechia kicked off Thursday inside the Atlanta Stadium for their World Cup Group A match with a historic referee crew overseeing things. For the first time, an all-American, all-female crew officiated a World Cup game. Referee Tori Penso and assistant referees Kathryn Nesbitt and Brooke Mayo were the match crew in Atlanta on Thursday. According to reports, it's also just the second time an all-female crew has officiated a World Cup match.
Atlanta Police Department investigating after video shows officers shoving, tackling man during arrest Original
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department said Thursday morning it was investigating after a video appeared to show several officers shoving and then tackling a man during an arrest. The video was posted by the social content account Georgia Followers early Thursday morning; it's unclear exactly when the video itself was taken.
Redistricting off the table in special session, Georgia House speaker announces
ATLANTA — Redistricting is off the table for the special session of the Georgia General Assembly convening Wednesday, the state House Speaker Jon Burns told Gov. Brian Kemp in a letter. Drawing new maps for U.S. congressional districts, as well as state House and Senate districts, was one of two major items that legislators were going to consider during the special session. This story continues below. More in Politics The issue came up with the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v.
Massive crowd forms at State Farm Arena for Kai Cenat 'Streaming University' event, police conducting crowd control
Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Wed, June 17, 2026 at 3:05 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A massive crowd has formed around State Farm Arena on Wednesday morning for a "Streaming University" event being advertised by hugely popular streamer Kai Cenat. Scores of Atlanta Police Department officers were on scene conducting crowd control, with some disorganization ongoing among the large crowd.
Georgia lawmakers return to Capitol to conduct special session with focus on redistricting, ballot QR codes
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers will trickle back into the Capitol on Wednesday, with the start of a special session set to address two significant political elephants in the room. It comes just a day after the state's primary runoff election, which finalized tickets for the November midterms that will be impacted, at least in part, by the decisions state legislators make during this special session. This story continues below.
'Several' firefighters sent to hospital after Buckhead crash
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said Tuesday morning that "several" firefighters were sent to the hospital for evaluation after a crash in Buckhead.
Reserve sergeant found dead after Clayton County officers respond to unresponsive person, medical emergency suspected
A reserve sergeant with the Fort Valley Police Department was found dead in Clayton County on Saturday, the county police department said Tuesday. The early indication, according to the Clayton County Police Department, is that the reserve sergeant identified as James Sinkfield may have died from a medical emergency.
Motorcyclist dies in I-75 crash, Marietta Police say
Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Updated Tue, June 16, 2026 at 12:48 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 27-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on I-75 early Tuesday morning, the Marietta Police Department said. According to Marietta PD, a 2022 Kawasaki Ninja was being ridden by a motorcyclist identified as Parker Faucett of Canton when Faucett lost control in the area near South Marietta Parkway. The crash happened just after midnight.
Suspended Hall County sheriff expected to return to office tomorrow
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch is expected to return to the office tomorrow, his office told 11Alive on Monday. Sheriff Couch was suspended in March following a DUI arrest. Gov. Brian Kemp extended the suspension for 30 days on May 15, after a second non-DUI, driving-related arrest that his attorney argued was due to "incomprehensible" instructions he was given. Major Chris Matthews has been serving as interim sheriff during the suspension.
Body found by kayaker in Henry County
Jonathan Raymond (11Alive), Cody Alcorn Updated Mon, June 15, 2026 at 1:06 PM UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A body was found Sunday evening by a kayaker in Henry County, police said. According to the Henry County Police Department, the call came in around 6:30 p.m. from the area of Hwy. 81 and River Road. That's an area near the South River.
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