New Kennestone Hospital tower increases number of rooms, helps smallest patients
Patients are days away from moving into new hospital rooms at Wellstar Kennestone in Cobb County.
Clayton County Shelter Bursting At Seams As Street Paws Races In
Clayton County’s main humane society has slammed into its limit. On Wednesday, the Clayton County Humane Society said its shelter is officially full and cannot accept any more animals for now, warning residents not to leave pets on the property as Metro Atlanta rescues struggle with a wider capacity crunch.
Atlanta launches ‘SO ATL’ youth program ahead of spring break to help curb teen...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Thursday, Mayor Andre Dickens announced the “SO ATL” initiative to combat the teen takeover trend and keep students engaged during spring break. More than eight metro school districts will be on spring break next week, April 6-10, including Atlanta Public...
Woman dies in Puerto Rico zipline accident
An Atlanta family is searching for answers and working to bring their daughter home after 40-year-old Tamara Dicks died in a tragic ziplining accident in Puerto Rico.
1 of Gucci Mane kidnapping suspects arrested in Atlanta
One of the nine Gucci Mane kidnapping suspects arrested on Thursday was arrested in Atlanta.
The secret to (almost) never-ending azaleas
Nothing says spring in Atlanta quite like azaleas. The fragrant blooms, ranging in color from white to pink to fiery orange, first appear in early March, transforming the Southern landscape into a blaze of color. For Atlanta gardeners, the burst of azalea blooms can seem all too quick, leaving behind a humdrum bush...
Illegal dog training facility raided; investigators share horrific conditions
Fulton County police raided an illegal dog boarding and training facility in southwest Atlanta.
Inmate charged with murder in connection to death of another inmate in metro Atlanta
Leverette was taken into custody and remains held at the facility.
Atlanta Urology Clinic Agrees To $14 Million Payout In Billing Fraud Fight
An Atlanta urology group and its owner have agreed to pay $14 million to the government after years of scrutiny over how the clinic billed public health programs. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Advanced Urology, Inc., and its owner, Dr. Jitesh Patel, settled federal and state lawsuits that accused the practice of...
Rick Jackson agrees to gubernational debate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The two biggest heavyweights in Georgia’s nationally watched governor’s race are finally going to meet head-to-head. On Thursday, Rick Jackson — the billionaire health care CEO whose entry into Georgia’s GOP gubernatorial primary has shaken the race to its core — agreed to a debate...
