Escaped inmate captured after ordering Uber to evade deputies
A Georgia inmate, who escaped from custody at a hospital after a suicide attempt, was caught Wednesday, but not until after allegedly cruising around town in stolen cars and an Uber.
In 2024, traffic deaths outpaced homicides in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new report from safety advocacy group Propel Atlanta says that there were more traffic deaths reported in metro Atlanta than homicides in 2024. The report claims there were 425 people killed on the roadways in 2024 in metro Atlanta’s five core counties...
Study shows Atlanta is among the top cities with rent increases
New York saw the biggest rent increases, followed by San Diego and then Miami. Where does Atlanta rank?
Atlanta’s Bëhold Natural Essentials Prioritizes Scalp Health With All-Natural Hair Care Line, Created by...
Throughout his life, Garrick Wade has dealt with seborrheic dermatitis on his scalp. According to Medical News Today, it’s a skin condition that causes a discolored, scaly rash, usually in areas with lots of oil glands. The article also stated that it is common on darker skin tones, especially in the Black community.
Paulding County Authorities Identify Skeletal Remains as Dallas Resident Missing Since 2013
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains found over four years ago as those of Thomas Joe Kratzer, a Dallas resident reported missing in 2014. Kratzer, born January 18, 1959, was reported missing by his family on February 4, 2014, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed, according to FOX 5...
Atlanta organization works to provide free firewood for senior citizens and veterans
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta organization is working to provide free firewood to senior citizens and veterans by chopping trees that have already fallen. The Atlanta Firewood Bank was created a couple of years ago by James Williams, who is very knowledgeable about trees. “There are...
2 found shot to death inside vehicle in Gwinnett neighborhood
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a vehicle on Friday night, according to Gwinnett County police.
Atlanta high schoolers surprised with acceptance into Georgia Tech
Three Atlanta high school seniors got the surprise of a lifetime when they went to school on Friday and learned they had been accepted on the spot into Georgia Tech.
Metro Atlanta resident loses nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency scam
Police are also reminding people to never send money or invest through links shared by someone you’ve never met in person.
‘Sitting in Popeyes the entire time’: Man caused car crashes in multiple counties while...
"He was sitting in Popeyes the entire time,” a police officer said in body-worn camera footage. The post 'Sitting in Popeyes the entire time': Man caused car crashes in multiple counties while high on Xanax, then went for some fried chicken, police say first appeared on Law & Crime .
