A Lyft driver in Alpharetta was the victim of a horrific crime that raises serious safety concerns for people working in the gig economy. This tragedy has caused great anxiety within the rideshare community and beyond. What started out as a typical pickup in Gwinnett County on March 11 took a sinister turn, resulting in … Read more
A daycare teacher in Cherokee County is being accused of abusing a two-year-old kid following a distressing occurrence at the Sunshine House of Woodstock. Ashley Marie O’Connor, who works with young brains to nurture and teach them, is facing serious charges after security tape showed her acting abusively against the toddler. The affidavit gives a … Read more
A speeding train struck a horse trailer, causing catastrophic injuries to the unfortunate horse and the driver of the vehicle in a heart-stopping tragedy that sent shockwaves through the little town. In addition to causing the terrible death of an animal, the collision at a remote crossing raised important concerns regarding road safety and drivers’ … Read more
A distressing incident that occurred in the Brookhaven neighborhood resulted in the 15-year prison term without the possibility of parole for Antavious Bailey, a 38-year-old man from Conyers. The burglary in question transpired on August 2, 2022, and involved an 88-year-old woman who was the intended victim upon her return from the grocery store. Beyond … Read more
Monday evening in Marietta’s Arbor Mill Mobile Home Park, tragedy struck as a fire claimed the life of one resident and left another unaccounted for. Authorities are dealing with the aftermath of the incident that transpired on Barrett Parkway near Macland Road, which has evoked sorrow throughout the community. Nick Danz, Cobb Fire’s public information … Read more
Two siblings, who are allegedly associated with a homicide case in Atlanta, were apprehended following a tense and dramatic police pursuit that was brought to light by the recent events in Cobb County, Georgia. Concerning the events of March 15 at 6:12 p.m., law enforcement officers were involved in a high-stakes pursuit through residential streets. … Read more
Following an incident that they label as disquieting and racially motivated, a Marietta family is left distraught, as their sense of security is shattered and they are forced to contend with unpredictability in their own neighborhood. Providing a detailed account of the distressing incident, the woman, who opted to maintain her anonymity, described a disturbing … Read more
The charred remnants of a residence in Cobb County serve as a solemn reminder of the tragic events that transpired following a catastrophic house fire; a man perished notwithstanding the neighbors’ heroic attempts to extinguish the flames prior to the arrival of firefighters. Locals rushed into action, armed only with garden irrigation and a desperate … Read more
A former executive assistant and office manager at an Alpharetta-based company, Sonya Hesenius, 60, was given a six-year federal prison sentence for embezzling $8.5 million to fund an extravagant lifestyle. The opulent expenditure encompassed high-end merchandise, opulent travel experiences, and premium reservations to sporting events. In addition to serving a three-year supervised release period after … Read more
Alpharetta, Georgia, police have apprehended an individual suspected of raping, abducting, and robbing a Lyft driver. This distressing incident illuminates the perils that may lie in interactions that appear to be routine in nature. The distressing ordeal of the victim, a female Lyft driver, commenced on March 11th, when she embarked on a journey with … Read more