‘Heavily armed drug dealer, illegal alien’ each get over 10 years in prison
The United States Department of Justice says Michael Dwayne Banks and Victor Valente-Reynoso have each been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms possessions.
Black men gather for mental health discussion in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — People gathered in Atlanta to promote mental health during the “State of the Black Man” event. The event, which took place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, located at 101 Auburn Ave NE, aimed to bring Black men together to discuss mental health and community support.
Kermit the Frog statue arrives at Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts
Atlanta will soon have the world's most famous frog added to the city's skyline, and CBS News Atlanta has a sneak peek at his arrival.
Bruno Mars, Chris Stapleton announce tour stops in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two entertainment powerhouses are heading to Atlanta this year as part of their respective tours. Pop superstar Bruno Mars and country music legend Chris Stapleton will bring their hit-filled catalogs to the city in the coming months. Ahead of the Feb. 27 release...
Family aiming to buy property that their longtime Tucker produce stand sits on
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The community is coming together to support a Tucker produce stand as they aim to purchase the property it sits on. For the last 28 years, Sherry’s Produce stand has been on the corner of Lawrenceville Highway and Brockett Road. “It’s literally...
Experts: Georgia must spend more on teacher pay, mental health in schools
State lawmakers, along with some governors, have tried — and failed — over the years to update the formula that helps fund the state’s public schools.
Suspect on the run after chase from Cobb County into Atlanta
Cobb County Police Department says uniformed patrol officers began chasing a vehicle early Friday morning.
Georgia Tech expands advanced manufacturing program to more high schools
ATLANTA — More Georgia high school students will soon have access to a career-training program aimed at preparing them for jobs in manufacturing. Georgia Tech has added three more high schools in southwest Georgia to its Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Program. The program introduces students to manufacturing skills...
Fulton County Seeks Volunteers for Annual Count and Aid of Homeless Population
Fulton County is putting out a call for volunteers to aid in the annual enumeration of its homeless residents, a count aiming to provide more than just numbers. The Department of Community Development indicates that the "Point in Time Count" serves a dual purpose: it measures the scope of homelessness while...
Fulton County weighs funding options to ensure courts are fully staffed
ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners spent its first meeting of the year Jan. 7 addressing the county’s justice system and how best to shore up deficiencies. In the wake of Georgia legislation allowing the county to add two state court judges, commissioners weighed proposals on funding and staffing.

















