She’s the first female head drum major at FAMU, and she’s from metro Atlanta
As head drum major, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is something of a celebrity on FAMU’s campus. For the first time in its history, a woman leads the 340-member Marching 100.
Freemanville Road Bridge Replacement: Work Begins, Expect Detours and Delays for Local Residents
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has started initial work to replace the Freemanville Road bridge over Cooper Sandy Creek. The bridge, located between Providence Road and Landrum Road, was identified for replacement during GDOT’s regular inspections and funding reviews. The new bridge will have one...
Mother expresses pain after 19-year-old’s hit and run death
Maryury Lopez, 19, was fatally struck by a dump truck while legally crossing a crosswalk in Brookhaven on Tuesday morning.
Investigators: Traffic cameras led to arrest of man wanted for fatal hit-and-run in Brookhaven
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. — A man is now under arrest in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a woman, according to the Brookhaven Police Department. The accident took place on Oct. 21, at Clairmont and Dresden Drive shortly after 12 p.m. When officers arrived on the scene, they found 20-year-old Maryury Lopez dead.
Woman still trying to get money from stolen gift card back almost a year...
She discovered the theft when she got a card with a gift receipt, but no gift card.
The Weirdest Small Town Museum in Georgia That You Have to See to Believe
I love small towns that hide bold surprises, and Chamblee in Georgia does it better than most. The Oddities Museum turns a quiet suburban street into a portal for curious travelers. I spent a full afternoon inside and left with more questions than answers, in the best way. If you like places that challenge what a...
Cyclists ride in memory of father killed by alleged drunk driver in Canton
CANTON, Ga. — Just after sunrise Saturday morning in Canton, dozens of cyclists from across metro Atlanta clipped into their pedals, tightened their helmets, and came together for one purpose — to remember Carlos Moreno. While many rode, four people sat this one out — Moreno's children, who...
The Ground Beef Taco At This Georgia Drive-In Is So Tasty, You’ll Be Counting...
I stumbled into Taco T on a random Tuesday, stomach growling and expectations low. What I found was a ground beef taco so ridiculously good I started planning my next visit before I even left the parking lot. The shell was warm and crisp, the beef seasoned and juicy, the...
Hundreds lace up to run in memory of murdered nursing student Laken Riley
Laken Riley was killed while out on a morning job on UGA's campus last year.
After superintendent indicted, some in DeKalb want school board examined
Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes reports the demand for an investigation comes after the board extended Horton’s contract and approved a $60,000 raise, despite being warned of a federal investigation.
