‘No Kings’ rallies planned nationwide this weekend, including major event in Atlanta
Organizers say thousands of people are expected to take part in “No Kings” rallies across the country this weekend, including a large gathering planned at the Atlanta Civic Center.
Atlanta Woman Blasts Popular Jamaican Restaurant After Getting Spoiled Meal Through Uber Eats: “That...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A local woman’s viral TikTok has sparked backlash against a Jamaican restaurant after she claimed her Uber Eats order arrived spoiled, stale, and completely inedible. The Atlanta customer said she placed an order from Tastee Spoon, a Jamaican restaurant she had tried before, but this...
4 children found safe after allegedly being kidnapped by mother, South Fulton police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Four children allegedly kidnapped by their mother have been found safe and returned to DFACS custody, according to South Fulton police. Police said Vanessa Carr was at Welcome Park for a supervised visit around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, “when she fled with her children in an unknown...
GBI Busts Southwest Georgia Drug Ring With Metro Atlanta Connections
SUMTER COUNTY, GA. — A 10-month drug trafficking investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has resulted in eight arrests, the seizure of 17 kilograms of suspected cocaine, and 10 firearms across southwest Georgia. Officials estimate the street value of the confiscated drugs at more than $1 million.
Atlanta Honors Gandhi & Shastri on International Day of Non-Violence
Atlanta, GA, October 17, 2025: On October 2nd, the Atlanta community gathered in a moving tribute to the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, second Prime Minister of India marking the United Nations-designated International Day of Non-Violence. The event took place at the iconic Mahatma Gandhi statue,...
Tonight will be the final 7 p.m. sunset in Atlanta until next year
It’s that time of year when the amount of daylight is getting shorter each day. You’ll notice that even more this weekend.
Off-Duty APD Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting, Investigation Underway
Atlanta, GA – At the request of the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents are conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Linton Blackwell, 44, of Atlanta. No officers were injured during the incident. Preliminary...
National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens to preserve history and inspire dialogue
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has been closed since January 2025 for a major renovation that is nearly complete. The museum, which first opened in 2014, documents the stories of the Civil Rights Movement and global human rights struggles. Now, the Atlanta-based cultural hub will include new...
‘There are more of us that there are of them’: No Kings rally returns...
Thousands of people gathered at the Atlanta Civic Center to protest the current presidential administration and advocate for various causes, including voting rights, disability justice, and immigration reform. The post ‘There are more of us that there are of them’: No Kings rally returns to Atlanta appeared first on...
Babysitter accused of poisoning 11-month-old with antifreeze
It's not the first time she's been accused of poisoning a child.