Man Critically Wounded in Atlanta Shooting as Police Investigate Possible Origin Site
Early this morning, a shooting in Atlanta left one man in critical condition after he sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to the distressing report at approximately 12:46 a.m. at 1555 Pineview Terrace SW. The victim, a 39-year-old male, was quickly transported to the...
Officer Fires One Shot During Domestic Call in DeKalb County
DeKalb County, GA – The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a man injured late Sunday night in DeKalb County. According to preliminary information, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on December 28, 2025, on Wood Bend Drive. A DeKalb County Police Department...
Important dates for voters in Georgia’s 2026 elections
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With a wide-open race for governor as well as a critical U.S. Senate reelection battle, Georgia will once again be the nation’s most closely watched battleground state in 2026. The Peach State also has a host of special elections, not only for...
Kennesaw State graduate’s emotional graduation moment goes viral
A recent Kennesaw State University graduate is going viral after his mother posted an emotional graduation ceremony video to social media.
Union City police seeking public’s help in locating missing girl
UNION CITY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police in Union City are asking for the public’s help locating a missing girl. Union City police say Dajah Bussell, 15, was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Bussell is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 111...
Beloved African American bookstore in Atlanta closing after 35 years in business
An African American bookstore that’s been an important part of Atlanta for more than three decades is closing.
Driver wanted in deadly South LA hit-and-run is found in Georgia, LAPD announce her...
On the day Cierra Danae Whitaker was arrested in Atlanta, police said she tried to avoid capture by hiding in an attic.
‘America First’ license plate available in January
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Beginning Thursday, Georgia motorists will have the opportunity to purchase new “America First” license plates. That provision is one of a host of new Georgia laws that take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The new specialty vehicle license plates display an...
Buddhist monks persist in peace walk despite injuries as thousands follow them on social...
ATLANTA (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two dozen monks has made it to...
Girlfriend charged in DeKalb County jailbreak earlier this month
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The woman accused of helping three inmates escape from the DeKalb County Jail earlier this month was also arrested and charged, according to officials. Coverage made by locals, for localsThink of us as your neighbor with a claims department. At PEMCO, we’re the insurance you get.PEMCO |
