Crime & Safety
Woman Dies in Car Crash; Shelter Worker Accused of Cruelty
Here are today's top headlines from around North Georgia and Metro Atlanta.
South Forsyth Crash Leaves Woman Dead, Hospitalizes 4 - Cumming Patch
A two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning in south Forsyth County claimed the life of a 43-year-old woman and critically injured her 11-year-old daughter, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Cumming Patch has more on this story.
Shelter Employee Arrested for Animal Cruelty - Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch
Police say an employee with Lifeline Animal Project, which manages DeKalb County Animal Services, has been arrested for allegedly beating a dog. Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch has more on this story.
Police ID Man Shot At Zaxby's -Smyrna-Vinings Patch
The man who died after a Wednesday night shooting at the Zaxby's near Interstate 285 has been identified as 29-year-old Jarvis McNabb. Smyrna-Vinings Patch has more on this story.
Three Sentenced For Armed Bank Robberies - South Cobb Patch
Three Decatur men were sentenced today to federal prison for their roles in armed bank robberies in Cobb and other parts of metro Atlanta. South Cobb Patch has more on this story.
Warrant: Dallas Woman Attacks 'Decrepit' Woman at Cobb Jail - Dallas-Hiram Patch
A Dallas woman who has been in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center for the last 114 days will not be released on good behavior anytime soon. Dallas-Hiram Patch has more on this story.
Craigslist Scam Hits Gwinnett - Gwinnett Patch
Gwinnett County police are investigating several incidents of homes that were fraudulently rented to unsuspecting homeowners. Gwinnett Patch has more on this story.
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