Georgia tax rebates should be arriving in your mail soon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If Gov. Brian Kemp’s calendar is to be believed, eligible Georgia taxpayers should begin receiving their first round of tax rebates this week. The Georgia Department of Revenue has confirmed it has begun issuing surplus tax refund checks to taxpayers. Kemp signed...
The REAL Number of HIV Cases in Atlanta
A viral social media post from early May 2026 claimed Atlanta saw 20,000 new HIV cases in just eight months. The clip features a woman stating she contracted HIV in the city and warning viewers to “keep your legs closed,” get tested, and use PrEP. The post racked up hundreds of thousands of views, sparking heated replies about promiscuity, immigration, vaccines, and “DL” (down...
Local PGA Pro earns spot in PGA Championship
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Local PGA pro Francisco Bide is turning his dreams into reality as he prepares to compete with the best golfers in the world in his first-ever PGA Championship appearance. “I think it was Bubba Watson who said, ‘My dreams never got this far,’...
A Facebook Marketplace Car Deal Goes Sideways Fast in Marietta
In Marietta, a seemingly ordinary used-car deal turned into a costly lesson for unsuspecting buyers. The case revolves around 32-year-old Elbert Constantine, who is now behind bars after police say he orchestrated a scheme involving ... Read more
Man, 39, identified as victim in fatal Fulton County crash
Man, 39, identified as victim in fatal Fulton County crash.
Driver hospitalized after crashing into empty Roswell business, investigation underway
ROSWELL, Ga. — One person is injured following a single vehicle accident in Roswell. The Roswell Police Department along with the Roswell Fire Department are on scene investigating an accident involving a vehicle that crashed into an unoccupied business near Hwy 9 and Liberty Ln. The driver of the...
MAKE MEMORIES IN MAY AT THE WORKS
The Works is kicking off May with a lineup of events celebrating the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day and more. From the return of Fox Bros Bar-B-Q and Chicheria Mexican Kitchen’s Smoke & Spice Block Party to live music, watch parties, taco tastings and family-friendly experiences at Chattahoochee Food Works and Your 3rd Spot, there’s something for everyone to enjoy...
Family ‘worried sick’ in search for 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite
A search continues for 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite, who disappeared from his southwest Atlanta home on Monday night. The teenager left on foot without his phone, leaving his family "heartbroken" and "worried sick" as they track down leads. Family members are launching a central social media page to coordinate tips and...
Quiet RV Camping And Lake Recreation Await At This Beautiful State Park In Georgia
This forested lakeside state park near Atlanta is one of Georgia's most scenic and accessible outdoorsy getaways from the city where you can camp.
Person shot near Underground Atlanta after verbal altercation, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police said a verbal dispute between two people who knew each other erupted into gunfire late Saturday. Police responded to the scene just after 9 p.m. near 50 Alabama St. near Underground Atlanta after hearing gunfire, authorities said. When they arrived at the location, they discovered a 21-year-old man who had been shot.
