Crime & Safety

Lightning Strikes Home; Police Investigate ATM Theft at Market

Here are the top headlines from around Woodstock and metro Atlanta.

Truck Accident Entraps Two in Hickory Flat - Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch

A single-vehicle accident in Hickory Flat sent two men to the hospital on Tuesday morning. Holly Springs-Hickory Flat Patch has more details on the accident.

Lightning Strikes Home in Roswell - Roswell Patch

A home on Larney Court was struck by lightning on Monday, according to WSBTV. Roswell Patch has more on this story

DragonCon Founder Offered Cash for His Shares, New Company Takes Over - Gwinnett Patch

DragonCon founder Edward Kramer has been bought out, and will no longer reap rewards from the annual convention in Atlanta.  Learn more about the buyout on Gwinnett Patch.

Police Investigate ATM Theft at Sweet Auburn Curb MarketEast Atlanta Patch

Authorities are looking for suspects in the theft of an ATM at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market Tuesday morning. East Atlanta Patch has a description of the suspects' vehicle.

Early Morning House Fire Blamed on Hot Water Heater - Oconee Patch

No one was injured when fire broke out at a Hight Drive home in the early morning hours on July 1, but the utility room to which to the flames were confined was damaged. Learn how firefighters contained the blaze at conee Patch.

Powder Springs Retiree Wins $350,000 - West Cobb Patch

A 61-year-old Powder Springs grandfather is $350,000 richer. Powder Springs Patch knows where the lucky winner bought his ticket from.


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