Citizens Fire Academy Classes Begin Next Month In Sandy Springs

The Citizens Fire Academy is an 8-week program, designed to educate participants in the work of the Sandy Springs Fire Department.

July 4th Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Sandy Springs

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Sandy Springs.

Sandy Springs K9 Officer Receives Protective Ballistics Vest

The Georgia Police K9 Foundation donated a protective ballistics vest to K9 Renzo with the Sandy Springs Police Department.

Braves Outfielder Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges: Police

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested on Saturday by Sandy Springs Police on domestic violence charges.

Woman Arrested After Hit-And-Run Kills Sandy Springs Owner, Dog

Sandy Springs Police have made an arrest after an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a man and his dog.

Arrest Made In Homicide Of 73-Year-Old Sandy Springs Woman

The Sandy Springs Police Department has arrested a woman who they say was involved in the death of her 73-year-old landlord.

Sandy Springs Police Officer Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

A suspected drunk driver hit a Sandy Springs police patrol vehicle, leaving the officer to recover in the hospital from his injuries.

Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.

Nationwide Bank Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme Sends GA Man To Jail

A Sandy Springs man was sentenced to prison for his involvement in a nationwide bank fraud and identity theft scheme.

Sandy Springs Man Sentenced For Money Laundering

A Sandy Springs man was sentenced to prison for his part in a scheme to steal federal tax refunds of University of Iowa employees.

Man Killed Walking On Ga. 400 After Car Crash: Police

Sandy Springs Police is investigating after a man died early Monday morning while walking on Ga. 400 after a car crash.

More Arrests Made In Fatal Triple Shooting: Sandy Springs Police

Sandy Springs Police have made two additional arrests following a murder investigation from a triple shooting that resulted in two deaths.

Georgia Cyber Fraud Task Force Launched By State Prosecutors

Fraud schemes will be used by several local, state and national organizations across Georgia to combat fraud money moved between banks.

Street Racing Ordinance Approved By Sandy Springs City Council

Sandy Springs approved an ordinance to provide regulations and penalties for those organizing or participating in street racing.

Arrest Made In Fatal Triple Shooting: Sandy Springs Police

Sandy Springs Police have made an arrest following a murder investigation from a triple shooting that resulted in two deaths on Thursday.

Sandy Springs Triple Shooting Leaves Two Dead, One Hospitalized

Suspects are still at large after the Thursday morning shooting at the Eva Apartments, but police say those involved knew each other.

Man Charged, Brother Dead After Sandy Springs Home Invasion

A man has been charged with home invasion after he and his brother attempted to break into a Sandy Springs home, police said.

New Fire Station Planned For Sandy Springs

The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority approved the purchase of property at 7800 Mt. Vernon Road for a future fire station.

Babysitter's Boyfriend Charged With Murder After 2-Year-Old Died

Sandy Springs Police have now arrested the boyfriend of a babysitter after the death of a 2-year-old girl, with both facing murder charges.

Babysitter Faced With Murder Charges After Death Of 2-Year-Old

A 29-year-old babysitter in Sandy Springs was arrested on charges of murder after the death of the 2-year-old she was watching.

Dog Left Tied Outside New Jersey Home When Couple Moves To GA

A couple from New Jersey are facing animal cruelty charges for allegedly leaving their dog tied to a backyard fence after they moved to GA.

Sandy Springs Council Approves Purchase Of Police Body Cameras

The Sandy Springs City Council has approved a contract with Axon so all Sandy Springs Police Officers are equipped with body cameras.

3 Ex-Workers Arrested After 2 Sandy Springs Nursing Home Deaths

Sandy Springs Place has since replaced its entire staff and is now under new management, according to police.

Atlanta Kidnapping Suspect Possibly Linked To Sandy Springs Case

The suspect remains at large; however, Sandy Springs police said the suspect's "MO" is similar to other recent cases in the Atlanta area.

18 Sex Offenders In Sandy Springs: 2020 Safety Map

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood, and where the registered sex offenders live in Sandy Springs.

Two Fulton Deputies Killed Tuesday In Traffic Crash Near Augusta

Two Fulton County Sheriff's deputies died Tuesday on Interstate 20 after their patrol car was hit by a tractor trailer.

50+ Cats Rescued From Hoarding Situation In Sandy Springs

More than 50 cats and kittens were rescued from a Sandy Springs home after officers said the animals were living in unsanitary conditions.

Former Sandy Springs Pastor Sentenced On Molestation Charges

Benjamin "Gus" Harter pleaded guilty to three counts of child molestation and will serve 5 years in prison and 15 years of probation.

Sandy Springs Police Arrest Man Involved In Fatal Hit-And-Run

Sandy Springs Police have arrested a man following a hit-and-run investigation of the death of a pedestrian on Ga. 400.

Driver Accused of Fatally Hitting Person Walking On I-285

An Acworth man has been arrested for DUI after fatally hitting a pedestrian on I-285 early Sunday morning, Sandy Springs police said.

Arrest Made In Kay Thomasson Murder Case

Sandy Springs police arrested a 24-year-old Decatur man for murder after the death of Kay Thomasson, 71, in 2018, police said.

Car Hits Eye Surgery Center In Sandy Springs, One Injured

Police said a nurse was left with minor injuries when a car struck a building in the Sandy Springs’ Medical Center area.

Two Men Charged Following Armed Robbery of T-Mobile Store

Two people were arrested Wednesday afternoon following the robbery of a cellphone store in Sandy Springs, according to Sandy Springs Police.

Survey Ranks Sandy Springs As One Of Georgia's Safest Cities

Sandy Springs was ranked 21st out of 127 Georgia cities by a website that tracks crime and security.

Sandy Springs Approves Software To Give EMS Green Lights

The Sandy Springs City Council approved a preemption system that can process the emergency route to begin clearing traffic for the vehicles.

Violent Crimes In Sandy Springs 2019: FBI Report Shows Increase

New FBI data shows the number of reported violent crimes in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period of time in 2018.

Former Corrections Officer Pleaded Guilty To 'Violent Rapes': DA

Matthew Moore, 50, a former Alabama corrections officer, pleaded guilty Thursday to rape, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment and more.

Application Open For March Sandy Springs Citizens Fire Academy

As part of the March training, participants will also receive training in connection with CERT (Community Emergency Response Team).

3 Charged With Armed Robbery After Citizens Tackle Suspect: Cops

Three men were charged with armed robbery after they burglarized a Sandy Springs business, one was tackled by citizens and the other fled.

Free CPR Class Offered Saturday By Sandy Springs Fire Department

The Sandy Springs Fire Department is committed to protecting and saving lives in the community and is offering a free, CPR & AED training.

Sandy Springs Police Use Decoys To Catch Would-Be Burglars

The Sandy Springs Police left a "bait car" with devices equipped with GPS tracking that would alert officers if the items were moved.