4 suspects charged in overdose death of metro Atlanta woman at Miami music festival
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four suspects, including two from metro Atlanta, have been charged in the overdose death of a Lawrenceville woman at a Miami music festival. Florida authorities said 24-year-old Jenniha Le took an MDMA pill, commonly known as ecstasy, at the Ultra Music Festival last...
Man dies days after being shot at north Georgia VA clinic
GBI officials say the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Lawrence Charles Michels, also died in the shooting.
Atlanta Says Yes to Its First Open Container District
Atlanta city leaders approved the city’s first official open container district in South Downtown. Adults 21 and older can now legally walk with a drink in hand. (fox5atlanta.com)This move aims to make downtown more lively and welcoming. It also supports the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the city. (fox5atlanta.com)...
Atlanta homeless program hits major milestone by housing more than 430 individuals
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A major milestone has been reached in downtown Atlanta, where more than 400 individuals who were previously unsheltered have now moved into safe, stable housing. More than 170 organizations, along with the City of Atlanta and Partners for Home, are collaborating on this...
Trial underway for metro Atlanta woman accused of shooting man through bedroom door, killing...
In March 2025, Suzanne Renee Mericle was accused of shooting a man she was living with and dating through a bedroom door, killing him.
Metro Atlanta couple convicted of fraud scheme that stole nearly $10 million from Amazon
A federal jury has convicted a metro Atlanta woman on dozens of charges as part of a fraud scheme that stole nearly $10 million from Amazon. Prosecutors say Brittany Hudson, a contractor to the massive e-commerce company, and the woman with whom she was in a romantic relationship used fake vendors and invoices to...
Barbecue spot burns down in metro Atlanta
A much-loved barbecue restaurant in Floyd county burned down on Tuesday night.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
Suspect arrested after man shot in southwest Atlanta neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police tracked down and arrested a suspect accused of shooting another man in the arm last Saturday. Jorge L. Garcia faces several charges, including aggravated assault and weapons law violations. On March 14, police were called to a home in the 1600...
Advances in forensic technology leads to arrest in 1986 metro Atlanta rape cases
Investigators reopened the cases and resubmitted evidence in 2025.
