Property owner says Atlanta apartment fire may have been arson
ATLANTA - Atlanta fire officials are investigating an apartment fire that engulfed units on Springdale Road Saturday morning. The property owner says several units had been vandalized before the flames started. What we know:. Crews responded to the apartments in the 2900 block of Springdale Road and saw a two-story...
Marietta Man Killed in Powder Springs Train Crash, Police Say
A 26-year-old Marietta man was killed early Saturday when his pickup truck became stuck on railroad tracks and was struck by a freight train in Powder Springs, according to Cobb County police. The crash happened at about 2:47 a.m. March 14 on Brownsville Road west of Powder Springs-Dallas Road, the...
Mom kidnapped in front of Cobb County deputies, police say
A Cobb County mother is sharing her harrowing story after she and her youngest child were allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend right in front of law enforcement. The victim says she went to a police precinct specifically looking for safety, only to be forced into a vehicle as deputies looked on.
Cybersecurity expert warns Georgia could be target of cyberattacks amid Iran conflict
Cybersecurity expert Lisa Soto says metro Atlanta and Georgia could be attractive targets for cyberattacks. One example, Soto says, is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Tracking damage in metro Atlanta & north Georgia after severe storms
ATLANTA — Severe storms moved across metro Atlanta and north Georgia on Monday morning, bringing high winds and downing trees in numerous areas. The overnight line of storms triggered multiple severe thunderstorm warnings and three tornado warnings in the region. Thousands have been left without power. Several damage...
Arrest warrant: Marietta man took Camaro after $15K engine replacement
Chase Eric Ross, 24, of Marietta, is accused of engine repair service theft on Nov. 7, 2025, at Steve Raymond Chevrolet, 2155 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Ross dropped off his 2011 yellow Chevrolet Camaro at the dealership for repairs. The engine was...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Winter Weather Advisory out for North Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The storms from Monday morning are out, but gusty winds, falling temperatures, and even snow flurries are possible into the afternoon. ❄️ TODAY: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY — Cold, Wind, & Flurries. This Afternoon: Temperatures will fall rapidly as gusty northwest...
Ina Chambers’ family still wants answers after woman’s East Point death
EAST POINT, Ga. - The family of a woman killed in a drive-by shooting outside an East Point funeral home is still waiting for answers more than two months after her death. Ina Chambers was 55 years old when she was struck by bullets on Jan. 9 outside the Gus Thornhill Funeral Home. Her loved ones said they want East...
This Atlanta Georgia Museum Will Completely Blow Your Mind In The Best Way Possible
In the lively Atlantic Station district of Atlanta, one attraction invites visitors to see the world in a completely different way. The Museum of Illusions Atlanta is a playful and interactive space where science, art, and imagination come together to challenge the way people experience reality. Inside, guests move...
Traffic stop leads to massive meth bust in Riverdale
During a recent proactive patrol, the Riverdale Police Department K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle and it led to nearly seven pounds of crystal meth being taken off the street. “K-9 Jäger went to work — and didn’t miss,” a March 11 social media post from the Riverdale Police Department read....
