Metro Atlanta expenses report shows how much residents are spending on housing, food
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest expenditure report for the metro Atlanta area, showing what residents are spending the bulk of their money on, and how much those costs have changed.
Family grieves ‘senseless’ loss of Ina Chambers after funeral home shooting
EAST POINT, Ga. - Ina Chambers was a woman who "treated everyone like family," a vibrant soul whom her brother described as the life of the party and the "glue" of her community. The backstory:. On Friday afternoon, she was looking after her family when her life was cut short...
New mayors sworn in across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cities across metro Atlanta welcomed new leadership this week as mayors were sworn into office. East Point Mayor Keisha Chapman was sworn in Saturday at Tri-Cities High School. Chapman is the city’s 35th mayor. The city manager said the council is ready to get to work.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-75/85 in Atlanta Claims One Life, Injures Others
A multi-vehicle accident occurred yesterday morning on the southbound I‑75/85 expressway near University Avenue. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the collision happened around 2:38 a.m., involved multiple vehicles, and resulted in the death of one woman. Preliminary investigation indicates that a...
3 Chicago friends attempt to set Guinness World Record on MARTA
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Three friends from Chicago are in Atlanta this week with one goal in mind: setting a Guinness World Record on MARTA. The trio attempted to visit every MARTA rail station in the shortest amount of time, traveling across the entire system in a single day. Their journey took them to all 38 […]
Largest transportation and logistics training center on the East Coast opens in Georgia
Georgia Power welcomed a new training center in DeKalb County this week, marking the largest transportation and logistics training center on the East Coast.
3 shot near East Point MARTA station
MARTA police are investigating after three people were shot on Sunday afternoon.
Georgia lawmakers revive bill to cap rent hikes for seniors on fixed incomes
The bill would cap rent increases at 10% over two years for seniors 62+ who rely on social security. Georgia lawmakers are once again taking aim at rising rent costs for seniors, filing a bill that would limit how much landlords can increase rent costs for those age 62 and older who rely primarily on Social Security.
40 Varieties: Young Hydroponic Farmer is Making an Impact in Atlanta
From designing custom organic nutrient blends to exploring robotics and AI integration, Malon’s farm operates more like a research lab than a traditional field. Meet Malon E.D. James, a 15-year-old hydroponic farmer in Atlanta, Georgia. What began as childhood curiosity has grown into a thriving hydroponic operation...
Early Morning Shooting on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Leaves One Critically Injured as Suspect...
A dispute on Auburn Avenue NE last Friday morning escalated into violence, leaving a man critically injured from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred near 359 Auburn Avenue NE. Atlanta Police Department officers responded after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. According to the Atlanta Police Department,...
