Beloved single father, cyclist killed in suspected drunk driving crash
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - There’s no doubt Frank Gerdts will miss Carlos Moreno’s friendship. “Carlos was a very quiet, introverted person, but he was very strong in terms of his personality,” Gerdts said. The 51-year-old avid cyclist died Sunday doing what he loved. The...
Family of veteran who died inside DeKalb County jail files lawsuit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The family of a DeKalb County Jail inmate who died in custody last year has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming he was denied medical aid for hours. Christon Collins, a U.S. Army veteran, died in March 2024 after taking fentanyl. The suit, which was...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Reveals $5.1B Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has announced a sweeping neighborhood reinvestment initiative aimed at making Atlanta “the best place to raise a child.” The plan, unveiled Tuesday, Sept. 30, seeks to revitalize under-resourced communities through investments in housing, transit, infrastructure, and economic development....
Atlanta’s Homeless Crisis: Stories You Were Never Meant to Hear – Travel Documentary
This article contains content summarized with GPT-4. Learn more. Behind Atlanta’s skyline, the city faces a growing homelessness crisis. A new documentary shares personal stories of people experiencing homelessness. The film examines the causes and daily challenges of homelessness in Atlanta. It includes interviews...
GBI investigating use-of-force case with Cobb Police following man’s death
Authorities are investigating a use-of-force incident that occurred with the Cobb Police Department Tuesday which resulted in the death of a 47-year-old man. At the request of the police department, agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are conducting an independent investigation into the death of Timothy...
Paul Milliken braves Netherworld Haunted House
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken walks through Netherworld Haunted House in Gwinnett County.
GDOT invites public feedback for proposed express lanes east of I-285
State transportation officials are giving the public the chance to learn about proposed new express lanes on the eastside of I-285.
Memorial 5K this weekend to honor Laken Riley, promote safety while running
Laken Riley was attacked and murdered while out on a run on UGA’s campus last year.
Amazon Flex driver shot at in Tucker; neighbors say gunfire happens too often
TUCKER, Ga. - Authorities are searching for the person who opened fire on an Amazon Flex driver early Friday morning while making deliveries in Tucker. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the driver was dropping off orders on Hanfred Court around 5:15 a.m. when another driver confronted him and fired at...
Woman accused of threatening students, staff at metro elementary school
Although no physical harm occurred during the incident, the alarming nature of the threats has heightened concerns among school staff.
