A new Virginia-Highland home finds its soul
Designer Dina Varner’s clients knew they’d found the right neighborhood, even if the house wasn’t there quite yet. Charming, walkable Virginia Highland provided the perfect location, although the builder-standard residence, built in 2022 and largely black and white, fell short on character. Referred to Varner by word...
Brach Eichler opens new office in Alpharetta, Georgia
Brach Eichler LLC, a full-service law firm known for delivering strategic, results-driven counsel to businesses and individuals with an office in Roseland, announced the opening of its new location in Alpharetta, Georgia. The new office will be located at Alpharetta Office Evolution, 11720 Amber Park Drive, Suite...
Best Buffets in Atlanta: 9 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants for Sushi, KBBQ, Brunch & More
For the hungriest among us, Atlanta’s got a great selection of buffets and all-you-can-eat spots in every cuisine. From Korean BBQ to classic Southern brunches to Brazilian steakhouses, read on for a globe-spanning lineup of restaurants that’ll keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re chasing sheer variety,...
Police: Marietta man fled traffic stop, then escaped hospital custody
Kristopher Howard Ricketts, 36, of Marietta, is accused of felony escape and driving under the influence, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Ricketts was found asleep behind the steering wheel of a 2018 black Ford Explorer with the vehicle in drive at the intersection of Roswell...
Local Plumbing Service Wins Best of Forsyth Award
CUMMING, GA - Lanier Plumbing & Drain has achieved recognition as a winner in the Best of Forsyth 2026 Awards, marking a significant milestone for the company in this annual competition. The plumbing service, located in Cumming, received this honor in the Plumbing Services and Water Leak Detection category at a...
Alpharetta signing day includes three students
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School hosted a signing day Feb. 4 to celebrate another round of seniors moving on to compete in college. The signing day was held in the media center and was well-attended by students, faculty and family. Cross country and track runner Lidia Faro signed...
Man accused in Walmart kidnapping sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.
Man accused of killing Buckhead valet worker goes to trial
Fulton County prosecutors plan to seek life without parole if King is convicted of murder.
‘Jimmy is no criminal’: Family says ICE wrongfully detained Kennesaw man
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of a Kennesaw man says he was wrongfully detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop in January. Jimmy Paz is in custody at the ICE Processing Center in Folkston, Georgia, according to ICE records. His family says Paz, a father...
Student remembered after being killed by stray bullet fired through motel wall in Gwinnett
Students gathered on the field at Parkview High School Monday morning to remember a 17-year-old junior killed by a stray bullet that came through a motel wall just after he fell asleep.

















