Lawrenceville Home Struck by Fire, Explosion

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run also in today's news nearby Alpharetta and Milton.

Defend Yourself Against Rape Attempts

Community Outreach Officer Ara Baronian will teach local women and girls self-defense techniques.

Suspect Caught Near Mall after Teenage Girl Hit, Robbed

Police Told $9,500 Stolen from Milton Woman's Bank Account

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Thieves Steal Computers, Tablets from Cars in Restaurant Parking Lot

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police, Verizon Investigate Theft of 17 Samsung Galaxy 3 Cellphones

Alpharetta Police Seize $850,000 in Marijuana from Rental Home

Thieves Smash Car Windows to Steal Laptop, Backpacks

Teen No Longer Welcome at Friend's Home after Drug Bust

Police Arrest Suspect in Indiana Woman's Death in Alpharetta

Wreck With Injuries On Windward Parkway

News Nearby: Man Hid, Molested Girl; Patients, Staff Exposed to TB

Alpharetta Will Rock the Greenway Thursday

Cyclists of all ages will be educated on bicycle safety at Rock Mill Park.

Tornado Warning Ends, Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues

Earlier tonight the National Weather Service said radar indicated a storm capable of creating a tornado moving southeast from Holly Springs, but that threat appears to have ended.

Home Care Worker Arrested on Probation Violation after Escaping Police

The following arrest information was supplied by the Milton police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Lewd Act Performed Near Children; Robberies Linked to Murders

Check out today's top headlines from around metro Atlanta and north Georgia.

CAUTION: Traffic Lights Out at Major Intersections West of GA 400

Nine trees are down and two roadways are blocked.

Police, FBI Need Help Identifying Suspect in Islamic Center Incident

The FBI and the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety are jointly investigating the incident at the Rucker Road religious center.

Delay in Reporting Crime Subjects Woman to Possible Identity Fraud

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Alpharetta Citizens Graduate from Public Safety Academy

25 citizens participated in public safety sessions.

Forged Checks Bedevil Milton Woman

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

2 Wanted in Austell Craigslist Robbery

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Valuables Stolen from Cars Parked at Homes

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Report: Police Investigating Islamic Center Vandalism

'London Justice' spray painted on sign.

Four Traffic Fatalities Mar Memorial Day Weekend

The Georgia State Patrol has investigated hundreds of accidents already.

IRS Wants Back Taxes from Job Woman Never Held

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Pennsylvania Suspects Accused of Passing Counterfeit $100 Bills

The following arrest information was supplied by the MIlton police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Three Car Crash Kills Woman; Two Hospitalized in Shooting

Here are today's top headlines from Patch towns across the region.

Milton Police to Teach Scam Prevention at Public Safety Workshop

The police department's community outreach officer will talk about credit card and identity theft scams and ways to protect yourself form personal and property crime.

Office Worker, Alpharetta Firefighters Team to Save Ducklings

A local office worker spotted some fowl trouble recently, and the Public Safety workers' quick response earned them an award from PETA.

Vacant Home Burglarized, $12,000 in Tools, Household Goods Taken

The following arrest information was supplied by the Milton police department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Charge Bomb Hoax Suspect on Three Counts

North Point Mall was evacuated Friday morning after a bomb threat was received shortly before 10 a.m.

Police: Man Pretending to Be Fulton Deputy Scams Locals

Multiple victims have already come forward.

Suspect Arrested in North Point Mall Bomb Threat

Omari Glenn Riden, 28 has been arrested and will be charged in the threat that forced the mall's evacuation.

Racial Slur Leads To Confrontation at Milton Walmart

The following information was supplied by the Milton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

UPDATE: Disoriented Preschool Teacher Charged With DUI, Fleeing Ga. 400 Accident

The 35-year-old Sandy Springs resident hit a median wall, struck another vehicle and ignored Alpharetta Police lights following her.

Golfers Raise $20,000 for a New Milton Police Dog

The tournament at Echelon Golf Club helped raise funds to replace a retired K-9 officer.

Police Seek Missing Johns Creek 19-Year-Old

First reported as a kidnapping, Johns Creek police believe Aftab Aslam sent the text message claiming he was kidnapped.

Man Helping Cut Down Trees Dies After Branch Hits His Head

The victim and two coworkers were working for the Ed Isakson-Alpharetta Family YMCA when the accident happened.

Mom's Call Alerts Milton Woman to Payday Loan Fraud

The following information was supplied by the Milton police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.