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Georgia mulls speed limit increase on I-285

Georgia mulls speed limit increase on I-285

People who are tired of cruising along I-285 at 55 mph might get a little more leeway with the gas pedal if the Georgia Department of Transportation increases the speed…

Mom of suspect gave Sandy Springs police info that led to arrests

Sandy Springs police are reporting two arrests in connection with an April 2 shooting at Hammond Park after one suspect’s mother turned their location over to police. Police arrested Chavis…

Police report reveals new details about charges against former Riverwood principal

Police report reveals new details about charges against former Riverwood principal

  A police report released late Monday night, March 26, alleges that former Riverwood International Charter School principal Eddie Echols stole almost $25,000 by making charges to a fraudulent credit…

Dunwoody police say Neuman case strengthened department

Dunwoody police say Neuman case strengthened department

It’s not often that a small town police force is put into the national spotlight. But after Hemy Neuman was sentenced to life in prison, Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan…

Be careful when hiring contractors for home repairs

By Officer Larry Jacobs Many of us hire contractors to work in and around our homes. You may need new gutters installed, want to update your kitchen or bathroom or…

Former Riverwood International Charter School principal faces fraud charges

Former Riverwood International Charter School principal faces fraud charges

Former Riverwood International Charter School Principal Eddie Echols faces charges related to conduct that prompted his resignation last September, according to a Fulton County Schools official. Fulton County Schools spokeswoman…

Sandy Springs standoff ends (updated)

Sandy Springs police rescued an infant and diffused a potentially deadly situation Monday night, March 19. According to multiple news reports, a standoff that began at 9:45 a.m. Monday morning ended…

Hemy Neuman found guilty in Dunwoody daycare shooting

Hemy Neuman found guilty in Dunwoody daycare shooting

Hemy Neuman was found guilty but mentally ill on Thursday, March 15 in the 2010 murder of Rusty Sneiderman. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams sentenced Neuman to life…

Sandy Springs Fire Department douses apartment blaze

Sandy Springs firefighters spent the morning of Monday, March 12, putting out an apartment fire that displaced several residents. There were no injuries or fatalities. According to Deputy Chief Jeff…

Sandy Springs Police Blotter – dated through Feb. 28

The following incidents and arrests are some, but not all, of the reports filed with the Sandy Springs Police Department over the listed period, dated through Feb. 28.   The…