Articles By Author - Amber Pittman
Third man takes plea in Nichols murder
A third man pleaded guilty Thursday to charges stemming from the 2009 murder of 38-year-old Andrew "Drew" Nichols.
Community mourns loss of Moore
James Stanley Moore Sr. was heading to work at SRG Global Wednesday morning, just like the quality control engineer had for almost 40 years, when another vehicle crossed into his lane, ending the 59-year-old's life.
Driver faces homicide charges
The woman who is accused of striking and killing 12-year-old Lynneah Browning with her car in late 2012 has been charged with homicide by vehicle and improper lane usage.
Crime briefs: I think I love you
A woman whose vehicle had been vandalized on previous occasions finally became fed up enough to contact police Wednesday afternoon.
Dancing with the Dinosaurs
The idea of dancing and drinking while dinosaurs watch is appealing to me. I can't possibly be the only one who wants to do this, and Fernbank makes that possible with Martinis and IMAX. They have the IMAX movies of course, all about beautiful things like butterflies and Alaska, but they also have live music, which starts 30 minutes after you can buy your first drink. They make sure you have a little liquid courage ...
High Class Shots
Start your weekend off early tonight with tequila tasting at the High Museum of Art! Yep, you totally read that right. In honor of the museum's Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting exhibit, they are going South of the Border and letting you have three shots, as well as music from a Mexican trio, a visit to the exhibit and appetizers (if you want to buy them). I'm more of a Chagall fan myself as ...
The Colors of Spring
I love flowers. Like ridiculously love them. But I am not alone! There's obviously plenty of people in Georgia that are all about pretty little flowers, and for those people I give you Atlanta Blooms! At the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There are a quarter-million bulbs – just try to wrap your mind around that – featured are tulips, daffodils, hyacinths (which smell amazing), crocuses and other bulb-ish plants that I am not smart enough to ...
No Gators Allowed
I have never been paddling because, to tell the truth, the idea never really appealed to me. I have seen too many episodes of "Swamp People" to feel comfortable on a tiny little canoe in the middle of a lake. However, I might make an exception for the twilight paddle happening at Hard Labor Creek State Park. The idea that I might be eaten by a gator or a giant snake pales in comparison to ...
The Show Must Go On
I was raised on Disney movies and musicals, and while my love for the princesses quickly waned (mostly), my adoration for musicals never did. I even broke my nose for the first time while watching a musical, which may be why I still don't like "The Sound of Music." But throw me some "Phantom of the Opera" and "Wicked" and I am like the cat that got the cream.
Man killed in head-on collision ID'd
The man killed in an early morning head-on collision has been identified as 59-year-old James Stanley Moore, Sr.
One killed in morning wreck
UPDATE: According to Georgia State Patrol the head-on collision occurred around 4:20 a.m., one person was killed and one was injured and flown to Atlanta Medical Center. Alcohol and drugs were not a factor. GSP is still working the scene.
Second man takes plea in ’09 murder
Another man accused of the 2009 murder of Andrew "Drew" Nichols pleaded guilty Monday to lesser charges in the case.
Newton student wins prestigious scholarship
Newton High School senior Torri Cofield was just trying to find money for college when she threw her name in for the Horatio Alger Scholarship.
Family feud leads to kidnapping charges
A woman and child were found safe in Decatur after reportedly being kidnapped by the woman's abusive husband.
One found guilty of murdering Atlanta man
One of the three people accused of the murder of an Atlanta man was found guilty last week, after a trial that lasted just two days.
Archive By Author - Amber Pittman
Crime Briefs: That’s just the way she shops
Two Covington women were charged with shoplifting from the Salvation Army Tuesday afternoon. Employees of the store watched as two women, later identified as Josephine Gilley Jones and Stephanie Lynn Harris, allegedly removed several pieces of clothing and concealed them in a white purse. When officers questioned the women initially, they both said there were no clothes inside the zipped up white purse. But when they were separated, the story changed. Harris reportedly told officers ...
Local charged with 192 counts
Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.
Woman charged with 192 counts of forgery
Several people have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of forgery after reportedly stealing checks from a Conyers business.
Local caregiver charged with murder
A Covington woman has been charged with murder after the death of a mentally-challenged patient for whom she was the caretaker.
Crime briefs: Don't leave your car alone
Two women were arrested and cited for disorderly conduct Saturday morning after a fight involving a car and an unpaid loan.
Sunday fire total loss for local family
A Woodland Ridge Circle home was declared a total loss after a fire destroyed it early Sunday morning.
E-SPLOST can make our schools better
My mother always tells me people should avoid two topics: religion and politics. While I'm typically not a rule-follower per se, I agree with her on this. However, I'm going to break that rule right now and say that while most people like to pontificate on the "liberal media," I am pretty conservative about a lot of things – especially when it comes to my money.
Pittman: Put me in coach!
I was talking to a co-worker a couple of weeks ago and made the comment that I basically had two full-time jobs, working at The News and as a full-time mommy. That was before I decided to be super smart and stretch myself even thinner by signing my 4-year-old son up for Wee Ball.
Bloody family feud over missing coins
A 52-year-old Covington man was arrested after reportedly assaulting his step-son for an alleged theft of money from his room.
Woman chases roommate with spoons
A Covington woman was charged with disorderly conduct after reportedly chasing her roommate with a "bouquet of spoons wrapped with a rubber band."
Man spits at officers, defiles car
A Covington man was arrested early Sunday morning, after reportedly hitting a parked car with his car, then physically fighting with officers when they approached him at The Depot.
Man accidentally shoots self
A 75-year-old Covington man accidentally shot himself early Thursday morning, while getting ready for work.
Crime Briefs: Pants in the trunk
A man driving without his pants was arrested late Saturday night for DUI. Officers noticed a car being driven by Tyler Ryan Campbell driving erratically and stopped the driver. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed that Campbell was wearing only his underwear. When questioned, Campbell reportedly told the officer, "Yeah, I know, I pulled out in front of that car, and I know I must look silly, but I fell into the lake ...
Couple’s fight leads to kitchen fire
A fight between a couple led to a kitchen fire Tuesday morning at a home at the intersection of Newton Drive and Adams Street.
Masked man with gun scares children
Investigators are looking for a man who reportedly spooked and threatened three small children Saturday afternoon.
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