Student assaulted by principal during walkout protest, father says
A Cobb County father says a high school principal assaulted his son during a school walkout to protest ICE operations.
Woman killed outside elementary school in Fulton County; police search for shooter
Fulton County Schools said Palmetto Elementary School is under a hard lockdown Tuesday.
A new Virginia-Highland home finds its soul
Designer Dina Varner’s clients knew they’d found the right neighborhood, even if the house wasn’t there quite yet. Charming, walkable Virginia Highland provided the perfect location, although the builder-standard residence, built in 2022 and largely black and white, fell short on character. Referred to Varner by word...
Brach Eichler opens new office in Alpharetta, Georgia
Brach Eichler LLC, a full-service law firm known for delivering strategic, results-driven counsel to businesses and individuals with an office in Roseland, announced the opening of its new location in Alpharetta, Georgia. The new office will be located at Alpharetta Office Evolution, 11720 Amber Park Drive, Suite...
Best Buffets in Atlanta: 9 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants for Sushi, KBBQ, Brunch & More
For the hungriest among us, Atlanta’s got a great selection of buffets and all-you-can-eat spots in every cuisine. From Korean BBQ to classic Southern brunches to Brazilian steakhouses, read on for a globe-spanning lineup of restaurants that’ll keep you coming back for more. Whether you’re chasing sheer variety,...
Police: Marietta man fled traffic stop, then escaped hospital custody
Kristopher Howard Ricketts, 36, of Marietta, is accused of felony escape and driving under the influence, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Ricketts was found asleep behind the steering wheel of a 2018 black Ford Explorer with the vehicle in drive at the intersection of Roswell...
Local Plumbing Service Wins Best of Forsyth Award
CUMMING, GA - Lanier Plumbing & Drain has achieved recognition as a winner in the Best of Forsyth 2026 Awards, marking a significant milestone for the company in this annual competition. The plumbing service, located in Cumming, received this honor in the Plumbing Services and Water Leak Detection category at a...
Alpharetta signing day includes three students
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Alpharetta High School hosted a signing day Feb. 4 to celebrate another round of seniors moving on to compete in college. The signing day was held in the media center and was well-attended by students, faculty and family. Cross country and track runner Lidia Faro signed...
Input sought on Cherokee County Bells Ferry LCI update
Cherokee County is hosting a transportation workshop Tuesday to hear from the public regarding potential updates to the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative plan. The public is invited to attend the transportation workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Rose Creek Library, 4476 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock....
Man accused in Walmart kidnapping sues
A Kennesaw man who was previously accused of attempted kidnapping filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against the agencies that charged him with the crime.

















