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Deputy allegedly struck during jail argument
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (109+ words) A 30-year-old Dawsonville inmate was charged with simple battery on a law enforcement officer after an alleged Feb. 28 altercation in the jail. FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. " A 30-year-old Dawsonville inmate was charged with simple battery on a law enforcement officer after…...
Georgia lawmakers pass bill penalizing protests that block roads
23+ hour, 38+ min ago (420+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia House voted Monday to impose tougher punishments on protesters who block streets, approving the bill over objections from legislators who said it infringes on free speech rights. The 96-69 vote sends the bill to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk…...
Opinion: Dunwoody tax dollars fund nationwide surveillance network
1+ day, 32+ min ago (407+ words) A Flock camera at Perimeter Mall in Dunwoody." You talk, we listen. The Crier is parking the Talk Back section at the front of the paper for the foreseeable future. Send your letters to"[email protected]"by Sunday night and they'll…...
Sandy Springs Police expands policy to allow motorcycle chases
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (529+ words) The aftermath of pursuit along Ga. 400 and I-285 in 2024 shows a Sandy Springs Police Department patrol car pinning a suspect's Volkswagen against the median barrier. The city has expanded its chase policy to allow pursuing motorcyclists. SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. " The Sandy…...
Georgia legislation raises concerns about public access to police videos
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1079+ words) ATLANTA " Four words added to legislation that targets mugshot mills have free speech advocates worried the public could lose access to videos that hold police accountable for their conduct. Senate Bill 482, supported by sheriffs across Georgia, pits personal privacy of…...
Cambridge High School briefly enters lockdown
2+ week, 4+ day ago (132+ words) MILTON, Ga. " Cambridge High School in Milton entered lockdown the morning of March 2 when an alumnus of the school entered the building without authorization after confronting a staff member." The lockdown was lifted shortly after and the school resumed normal…...
Georgia lawmakers advance legislation to punish protesters who get in the way
2+ week, 6+ day ago (457+ words) ATLANTA " Protesters became a target of Georgia lawmakers this week as both the state House and Senate passed legislation to enhance punishment against people who get in the way of police or of drivers. "The danger is real," said Rep....
Suspected drugs seized at Cumming residence
2+ week, 6+ day ago (143+ words) Deputies seized suspected drugs during the Feb. 20 arrest of two people charged with warrants. The latest on our open records case with Sandy Springs FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. " Deputies seized suspected drugs during the Feb. 20 arrest of two people charged with…...
Dunwoody recognizes passing of Police Maj. William Furman
3+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) DUNWOODY, Ga. " Dunwoody Police Maj. William "Rusty" Furman, an original member of the city's founding police department, died Feb. 22 after battling cancer. He was 51." Dunwoody Police Maj. William "Rusty' Furman died Feb. 22. He was an original member of the city's…...
DEA seizes 37 pounds of meth in Sandy Springs
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (346+ words) The Alpharetta City Council considered a pivot to build home" ATLANTA " Bills to restrain public protests have advanced in Georgia's House and" SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. " A federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) operation in Sandy Springs yielded one arrest and 16 kilos…...