No magic solution for Georgia’s housing shortage: Report
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s population has exploded in recent years and housing has not kept up with the growth. According to a report from the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, 94 of Georgia’s 159 counties don’t have enough suitable housing. Fulton County is the state’s largest population-wise and the county...
Missing Teen from Loganville Needs Your Help Finding Her Way Home
Gwinnett County Police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl from Loganville. Meriuuzoe Rocha-Nieves disappeared recently, and her family is worried about her safety. Police shared her information on Facebook, hoping someone might have seen her.
Georgia Confirms Sixth Measles Case in 2025 as Experts Warn of Rapid Spread
ATLANTA, G.A. — The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the sixth measles case of 2025, adding to a concerning national uptick in infections. With over 1,300 cases reported across 40 jurisdictions, public health officials warn that the disease — once considered eliminated in the U.S. — is making a fast...
The Peach Cobbler At This BBQ Joint In Georgia Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Tucked away on Atlanta’s Memorial Drive, Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt serves up peach cobbler so divine it might make you forget about the spectacular barbecue that put this quirky establishment on the culinary map in the first place. The unassuming exterior with its iconic flying pig might not...
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Brookhaven
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian to die in DeKalb County on Sunday morning.
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Georgia With Rare Treasures For Less Than $30
Ever had that moment when you find a vintage leather jacket that fits like it was made for you, and it costs less than a fancy coffee drink?. That’s the magic waiting at Value Village in Decatur, Georgia – a treasure hunter’s paradise where yesterday’s castoffs become tomorrow’s conversation pieces.
Four arrested in SWAT standoff in Austell following gunfire during drug raid
A SWAT standoff in Cobb County ended with four suspects arrested, a major drug seizure, and no injuries after an exchange of gunfire during a narcotics raid. Authorities seized 8.55 kg of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and firearms; suspects face multiple drug trafficking and possession charges. The Georgia...
Orkin ranks Atlanta in top 5 worst cities for mosquitoes
Ben Hottel, entomologist with Orkin, explains how mosquitoes may be lurking in areas we don't expect and how to balance treating for these pests while protecting pollinators.
Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson spotted at Chops Lobster Bar in Buckhead
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — Atlanta's own Chops Lobster Bar stirred up the Hollywood speculation after posting a photo of actors Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson during an outing at the upscale steak and seafood spot. The picture, shared on Instagram on Friday, shows the pair cuddled up close in what...
Man Accused of Robbing Atlanta Bank Using Fake Grenade Threat Arrested
ATLANTA — On July 25, 2025, Atlanta Police Department investigators arrested 39-year-old Lyubomir Petleshkov in connection with a robbery that occurred ten days earlier at a PNC Bank on Monroe Drive NE. Petleshkov was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters for...