MARTA new fare payment system begins
ATLANTA — Saturday marked big changes for MARTA riders. The company's new 'better Breeze' system went live, meaning fares were collected at locations where faregates were previously open during the transition. Despite Saturday being the day the new payment system was fully implemented, most MARTA stations still do not...
Best Mother’s Day Brunch in Atlanta (and More): Discover Your 3rd Spot
If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day brunch in Atlanta that goes beyond the usual flowers-and-mimosas routine, I found a hidden gem that completely surprised us in the best way possible: Your 3rd Spot, tucked inside the vibrant Chattahoochee Food Works area. This is not your typical...
Mattie’s Call issued for missing 72-year-old Decatur man
DeKalb County police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen in Decatur earlier today. What’s Happening: A Mattie’s Call has been issued for 72-year-old Jerald Bailey. He was last seen before 10:30 a.m. today leaving the 2800 block of Monticello Place in Decatur. What’s...
800 orders of Chick-fil-A mac and cheese resulted in $80K theft by former employee,...
A former employee of Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A returned to his former workplace to steal more than $80,000, police say.
Two apartment buildings go up in flames in NW Atlanta
Atlanta Firefighters battled two apartment building fires at the Azalea Gardens complex, late Saturday night.
Woman describes violent attack, robbery in broad daylight at Piedmont Park
A woman says she was attacked, robbed and sexually violated in broad daylight while sitting in Piedmont Park last weekend, one of Atlanta’s most popular public spaces.
Police: Chamblee Walmart closes early after suspect starts fire inside store
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A suspect is in jail after starting a fire inside a Walmart in Chamblee, police in DeKalb say. The incident took place at the store located at 1871 Chamblee Tucker Road. Officers received a call that a man was in an aisle near the bathroom items,...
Mobile market providing Fulton Co. residents fresh produce this month
Fulton County Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the University of Georgia Extension, are hosting the Fulton Fresh Mobile Market from May 6 through May 22.
New Cobb Bridge Takes On I-75 Traffic Nightmare
After years of planning and plenty of rush-hour grumbling, the South Barrett Reliever quietly opened last Thursday, giving Cobb County drivers in the Town Center area a fresh east-west route over I-75 that skips the famously jammed Barrett Parkway interchange. Local officials are betting the new connection will smooth daily commutes around the Town Center shopping and office hub and take...
I Rent Out My Home by the Hour—and You Might’ve Seen It on TV
She built a dream home in Georgia that she couldn't sell. Now, she rents it out by the hour and pays off her mortgage while doing it.
