Hitting the streets with Atlanta’s annual homelessness survey
On a cold night in January, Diane Hughes, a volunteer with the Point-in-Time Count, approaches a young person in tight jeans, smoking a cigarette outside a midtown Publix. “Hi, there,” Hughes begins. “I’m helping conduct a survey about people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Do you have a few minutes to answer...
Karen Read Murder Retrial: Jury Shown Footage of Brian Higgins at Canton PD
The jury is shown surveillance footage of Brian Higgins at the Canton Police Department. The defense is questioning what Higgins was doing there in the early morning hours. (5/12/25)
Cherokee County authorities need help finding missing teen
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office officials say she is believed to be heading to Cobb County on foot.
Missing 11-year-old girl found
An 11-year-old girl who has been missing for more than half a day is safe after police say she was found at a MARTA station.
Stone Mountain mayor accused of bank fraud
Vote to take place on controversial pickleball courts in DeKalb County. Vote to take place on controversial pickleball courts in DeKalb County. Crews prep for demolition of former Atlanta hospital. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Crews prep for demolition of former Atlanta hospital. Deadline approaches for hotel to close...
Blown transformer cuts power at DeKalb County elementary school
LITHONIA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An elementary school in DeKalb County is making adjustments after a transformer blew Monday morning. According to officials, Stoneview Elementary is currently operating under generator power. Officials tell Atlanta News First that all students are safe and Georgia Power is on the...
Circle of Friends Is Closing Circuit Café in Woodstock
Circle of Friends is closing its Circuit Café in Woodstock after its owners said they want to place more focus on their Hickory Flat location. The Circuit Café's last day is May 15. Founders Diane and Glenn Keen said in a newsletter that the decision is filled with "a mix of gratitude, a touch of sadness and genuine...
11-year-old boy rushed to hospital after shooting at DeKalb County home
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An 11-year-old boy has been taken to the hospital after a shooting over the weekend in DeKalb County. Officials say the shooting happened at a home on the 4200 block of Autumn Hill Drive on Saturday morning. What we know: — Investigators with the DeKalb County...
Atlanta murder suspect on the run for months now behind bars
The suspect accused of shooting and killing a 19-year-old man in January has been arrested, Atlanta officials confirm.
Gala honoring civil rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young
ATLANTA — A gala honoring civil rights icon, former Atlanta mayor and former United States Ambassador Andrew Young will be held on Monday evening. The event will celebrate Young's legacy and decades of service and leadership. It's called "Forever Young - A Tribute to Andrew Young." It will be...