DeKalb County Can Right an Egregious Wrong
The swap of 40-acres of Intrenchment Creek Park (ICP) to a private developer never should have happened. Currently, the park land is under threat of being developed as a data center. Over the past five-plus years the swap issue has wound its way through Georgia’s court system. This multi-year effort to protect and...
Firefighter dies saving colleague in warehouse fire. Its use as movie studio made it...
A federal report laid out concerning details on a fire that claimed the life of a DeKalb County firefighter.
The Atlanta Spot All Seafood Lovers Should Try At Least Once
Situated in Atlanta is an unassuming seafood joint that serves some of the best fish in Georgia. It's well-known for its blackened grouper sandwich.
MARTA’s Homeless Patrol Turns Train Sleepers Into Tenants Across Atlanta
While most Atlanta commuters are focused on catching their next train, MARTA HOPE caseworkers are quietly walking the same platforms with a very different mission: convincing people sleeping on benches and riding the rails for warmth to try shelter beds, benefits and job programs instead. Since launching in August...
The 5 Most Mouth-Watering Buffets In The Atlanta Metro Area
In America, the buffet holds a special place among restaurants. Because Americans are always hungry for a good deal, nothing compares to indulging in an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) smorgasbord. Best of all, these days, buffets are more of a gourmet experience than in decades past. Rather than settling for so-so dishes...
Woman accused of stealing at least 8 luxury cars arrested by Atlanta police
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of stealing several high-end cars from around Atlanta has been arrested. Sharell Reed, 28, faces eight counts of theft by taking auto, one count of theft by taking and one count of concealing the identity of a vehicle. On Feb....
Runaway teen charged with trying to attack woman inside Kroger bathroom
Deputies have charged a teen after a woman used her keys to fight off an attack inside a Kroger bathroom. They said he was reported missing as a runaway.
Brookhaven Apartment Complex Rocked By Late-Night Gunfire As Cops Stay Mum
A quiet Friday night at a Brookhaven apartment complex turned tense when gunfire was reported along Northcliff Valley Way NE, sending police into the area and leaving residents rattled as cruisers and crime-scene tape locked down parts of the property. Officers and detectives stayed on site late into the night...
‘Sad’ news for Goodwill shoppers after bosses confirm donations have been destroyed
GOODWILL leaders have confirmed heaps of donations ranging from toys to kitchen appliances were destroyed. Budget-conscious shoppers were left frustrated after the items were thrown in a massive dumpster – but it wasn’t the chain’s fault. A Georgia Goodwill faced a ruinous fire last week, destroying dozens...
Fulton County officials lift boil water advisory around Swaybranch and Warsaw
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County has officially lifted the Boil Water Advisory previously issued for a portion of north Fulton County. The advisory affected residents in the area of Swaybranch Drive, near Warsaw Road and Holcomb Bridge in Roswell, from Friday until Sunday. Following the completion of necessary...
