Fulton County man, twin brother file lawsuits after injuries on Harry Potter ride
According to the suits filed in Orange County, Florida, each man is asking for at least $50,000 in damages.
Boys playoffs: Gainesville survives tourney opener, outlasts Chamblee
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Gainesville Coach Charlemagne Gibbons wanted the elephant out of the room. Mission accomplished, but it was not easy. The top-ranked Red Elephants pulled away from Chamblee late to win their Class 5-A state tournament opener, 64-51 at the Davis-Hill Gym. Last year, the Red Elephants won...
Meth lab operating in backyard of Brookhaven home
Three Mexican citizens appeared in federal court this week on charges related to the operation of a methamphetamine laboratory in a Brookhaven backyard.
Cities with the most Black-owned businesses
February is Black History Month, and to honor the occasion, researchers at TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to better understand the positive impact of Black entrepreneurs. Despite gains in recent years, Black entrepreneurs are still underrepresented. Although Black and African Americans...
GDOT: Accident on I-285 shuts down lanes in Cobb County
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — An accident closed lanes on Interstate 285 in Cobb County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. According to the 511GA website, the accident is on I-285 Eastbound at New Northside Dr and Powers Ferry, and initially blocked four left lanes. A traffic camera shows...
Planet Fitness outfits Milton fire station with strength-training equipment
MILTON, Ga. — Planet Fitness in Milton donated nine new Matrix Aura strength machines to the Milton Fire Department’s Station 43, giving firefighters access to high-quality training equipment to support the physical demands of their job. In February, team members from Planet Fitness set up the gym equipment...
Cobb County accused of using public funds to fight DA’s pension
A months-long legal battle over pension payments for the Cobb County district attorney played out in court, as attorneys argued whether the county owes her retirement benefits and supplemental pay.
Alpharettan to mark her 102nd birthday
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Coming up on March 15, Alpharetta resident Rita Simmons will turn 102 years old, keeping her title as the oldest resident at The Addison of Alpharetta. Born in 1924, Simmons lived most of her life in Massachusetts and moved to Georgia in 2013 to be closer to one of her two daughters.
Grand jury indicts woman on 80 counts in case where girlfriend’s remains were found...
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County rand jury has returned an 80-count indictment against a woman arrested in connection with a 2007 murder where her girlfriend's remains were found in a burning bag on a Troup County roadside, Troup County county authorities said. Angel Marie Thompson was initially...
Uncover The North Georgia Steakhouse Where Mountain Views Meet Dry-Aged Perfection
Tucked among the rolling hills of North Georgia, J. Michael’s Prime in Canton invites you to slow down and truly savor the experience. The scenic mountain backdrop immediately creates a setting that feels both peaceful and elevated. Inside, the warm cabin style interior blends rustic charm with refined touches,...

















