Video shows driver striking cyclists; 72-year-old man arrested
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - A 72-year-old man is in jail after authorities say he struck two cyclists with his vehicle and left the scene in Cherokee County. Richard Collins, who was leading a North Georgia Cycling Association group ride on Thursday, said a driver approached the group from behind and honked excessively for about two minutes. According to Collins, the vehicle’s side mirror...
TRAFFIC: I-985 South slowdown in Gwinnett County
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A bad crash has slowed down I-985 South in Gwinnett County early Tuesday. Initially a full shutdown was in place, but a single left lane opened up just before 7:30 a.m. It happened in area south of Buford at Highway 20/Buford Drive. 11Alive Photojournalist Hunter...
‘Not compatible’: Acworth neighbors pushing back against proposed tow yard
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Omar Abdalla and his wife moved into the Huddlestone Bridge subdivision off New McEver Road in Acworth about three years ago. “This is the home we landed, and we love it,” Abdalla said. But now he’s worried by a request for a...
Cobb County Explained: Millage Rates and When Public Hearings Are Required
This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Millage rates determine how much property tax you pay in Cobb County. State law also requires public hearings in certain cases before those rates can be adopted.
Northside Hospital Atlanta launches expansion project for emergency department
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — Northside Hospital Atlanta in Sandy Springs is undergoing an expansion and renovation of its emergency department. The department will remain open and operational throughout the project, expected to be completed in early 2028. The $46 million multi-phase project will add 18 treatment rooms, a new...
Grammy-nominated producer claims wrongful eviction cost him millions in studio equipment
Cates said he repeatedly attempted to pay rent to the new owner, despite him claiming he was the rightful owner.
Queen P’s Soulfood Kitchen Opening in Lawrenceville
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Queen P's Soulfood Kitchen is working toward opening at 706 Collins Hill Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, where owner Patrice Hill plans to use the space as a hub for the business’s food truck, takeout service, and ghost kitchen operations. Hill told Business Debut she is...
Georgia Under Water Restrictions Amid Extreme Drought
The worsening Georgia drought has led to a statewide response from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The EPD Monday declared a statewide Drought Response Level 1 for public water systems using surface and/or groundwater. The decision came after a review of drought severity and the dry weather’s impact on water...
Jeremiah’s Opens 3 Atlanta Locations, Accelerates Expansion
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice continues to scoop out a presence across Georgia with the opening of three new franchise locations in the metro Atlanta area. The new shops in Roswell, Mableton and Buford will introduce the brand’s Italian Ice, Soft Ice Cream and signature Jelatis to additional communities while creating local jobs and offering new gathering spots for families and friends.
Storms with 40 mph winds and hail moving fast across north Georgia
Fast-moving thunderstorms are sweeping across north Georgia Tuesday morning, bringing wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning to a wide stretch of counties from the mountains to the Atlanta suburbs. What’s happening: Radar showed two strong storm cells around 7:30 a.m., both racing east at 50...

















