Lanes reopen after crash snarls traffic on I-75 southbound
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Most southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Atlanta have reopened Sunday after a crash just before the Downtown Connector, Atlanta News First has learned. All lanes were closed briefly as emergency crews, including two firetrucks, worked the scene around 1 p.m. Footage from...
Georgia 400 drivers should plan for lane closures as major toll project ramps up
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Drivers who use Georgia 400 should plan for lane and ramp closures this week as major construction continues on the corridor’s new express lanes project. The Georgia Department of Transportation said rolling closures will affect northbound ramps at Northridge Road from 7 a.m. to...
A Georgia home inspired by coastal New England shake-style architecture
Architect William T. Baker designed this gorgeous home in Atlanta, Georgia, drawing inspiration from early-20th-century coastal New England Shake-style homes. Its asymmetrical massing, porches, and tower element reflect the resort architecture of an earlier era. Additional stylistic elements include wide double-sash...
MARTA launches new curb-to-curb Reach service
MARTA has launched MARTA Reach, a new curb-to-curb transit service operating in 12 zones across the Atlanta area. The service helps riders travel within their neighborhoods and connect to nearby destinations. Rides are currently free, and starting March 28, fares will be $2.50 each way.
South Fulton police on alert for ‘teen takeover’ advertised for Monday at park
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — South Fulton police are warning the public ahead of a “teen takeover” planned for a local park. Officers said social media posts are advertising the gathering at Welcome All Park on Monday, March 9. “While many of these gatherings begin as...
DISH could pull Atlanta News First, Peachtree TV from its service soon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DISH Network customers could lose access to Atlanta News First and Peachtree TV Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. unless a renewal agreement is reached soon. If an agreement is not reached DISH will pull Atlanta News First and Peachtree TV from its...
MARTA bus hit by vehicle, bus operator treated for injury
A vehicle hit a MARTA bus on Route 15 on Sunday morning.
Why My Family Chose a Small Appalachian Town Over the Sun Belt
Two years ago, we sat around a kitchen table in a cramped apartment outside Atlanta, staring at a spreadsheet that was supposed to make the decision easy. Phoenix. Tampa. Raleigh. All the usual suspects. Every personal finance article we’d ever read pointed south and west, toward sunshine and opportunity. So why did...
Police investigation in Atlanta neighborhood
Police activity was spotted in a neighborhood in Atlanta Sunday night.
Mom Thanks Firefighters for Giving Her Chance to Say Goodbye to Daughter: ‘Forever Indebted’
Elizabeth Gill's daughter, Rachel Thorn, died in February 2016 after being pulled from a burning apartment building in Atlanta
