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" Norcross Public Safety Building
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (825+ words) April 10 It's Hayden here with my weekly newsletter on Norcross. It was a busy week for meetings. Monday's city council meeting saw a couple of public safety milestones, including the go-ahead for a $6 million bond for the new Norcross Public…...
Council approves agreement for Norcross to join regional police response team
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (423+ words) Council members approved an agreement necessary for the Norcross Police Department to join a multi-agency special response team with law enforcement in Duluth, Lilburn, and Suwanee. Police Chief Bill Grogan said the agreement allows Norcross to participate in high-risk public…...
Who is Erika Shields? The mayor's nominee for Buffalo Police Commissioner
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (407+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " Erika Shields is poised to make history as the first female Police Commissioner in Buffalo, pending approval by the Common Council. Mayor Sean Ryan introduced Shields Monday morning in Buffalo City Hall, calling her the most qualified candidate following…...
Former Dunwoody lieutenant Espinoza surrenders state certificates, can no longer serve as an officer in Georgia
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (475+ words) Former Dunwoody Police Lt. Fidel Espinoza, the target of an investigation by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) for conduct unbecoming of an officer and sexual harassment, surrendered nine officer certifications, including one that would allow him…...
Mayor Dickens launches 'SO ATL' for Atlanta spring break safety
1+ week, 3+ day ago (329+ words) Mayor Andre Dickens is launching "SO ATL" to provide safe activities for youth as eight metro counties begin spring break. The city is committing $50, 000 for a feasibility study to create "third spaces" like teen-only clubs and arcades. Law enforcement officials…...
Suspect arrested in De Kalb County armed robbery
1+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) Deputies have arrested a man accused of committing an armed robbery in De Kalb County last month, according to the sheriff's office. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Deputies have arrested a man accused of committing an armed robbery in De…...
Employee speaks out on alleged conditions inside Atlanta Police Department's mounted patrol unit
1+ week, 5+ day ago (497+ words) March 31, 2026 / 6: 19 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta What began as a routine, behind-the-scenes look at a specialized unit of the Atlanta Police Department has taken an unexpected turn " now driven by a city employee who says she felt compelled to speak out…...
Tucker City Council prioritizes collaboration and transparency under Mayor Lerner
2+ week, 2+ day ago (395+ words) The Tucker Civic Association met for its annual meeting at Northlake Church of Christ on March 26. The meeting covered the progress Tucker's elected leaders have made toward their first-quarter goals, honored the 2026 Citizen of the Year, and took care of…...
Bond Beyond Bars: New Cobb jail program reunites incarcerated parents with their children
2+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " During a special, supervised visit, Jajuanis Armstrong held his youngest daughter for the first time. "It's the most beautiful thing in the world," Armstrong said of the experience. He's been behind bars since 2024 and is…...
Georgia bill could limit access to police body cam, mugshots as transparency debate grows
2+ week, 4+ day ago (750+ words) Updated on: March 25, 2026 / 11: 15 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta A Georgia bill that could reshape how the public accesses police records is moving forward at the State Capitol, raising urgent questions about transparency, accountability, and who gets to see what happens when…...