21-year-old missing after suspected drowning in Lake Lanier
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities suspended a search Saturday night for a 21-year-old man believed to have drowned in Lake Lanier after he disappeared while swimming with friends near Robinson Park, officials said. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office received a call at approximately 2:40 p.m. reporting a...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Georgia Where $30 Can Stretch Much Further Than You’d...
Tucked along Piedmont Avenue in Atlanta, Out of the Closet – Ansley is one of those thrift stores that surprises you the moment you step inside. What looks modest from the street opens up into a sprawling, well-organized space packed with clothing, housewares, books, and more. With a 4.4-star...
2 hurt after vehicle strikes MARTA pillar in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were injured early Saturday after a single-vehicle crash in southwest Atlanta, authorities said. Officers responded around 2:50 a.m. to a traffic accident in the 1000 block of Lee Street SW, where they found a vehicle occupied by two men that had been involved in a crash.
Man struck by MARTA train in downtown Atlanta, officials say
ATLANTA — A man was struck by a MARTA train Saturday morning near a downtown Atlanta station, prompting service disruptions, according to the MARTA Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. when an officer riding aboard a train was notified by the train operator that a man was on the tracks.
Person riding scooter hit by vehicle in southwest Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person riding a scooter was hit by a vehicle in southwest Atlanta Friday, police said. Police said the incident happened near 490 Whitehall Street SW. The victim is alert, conscious and breathing. The I-20 exit at McDaniel Street SW near the incident...
Braves vs Mets Series Opener in Weather Delay
The Atlanta Braves once again have to deal with some brutal weather, this time at the start of their series against the Mets
Retired Principal: Sandwich Incident Was Final Straw for Tim Ryan
A retired former Sutton Middle School principal says the sandwich incident that preceded Coweta County Commission candidate Tim Ryan’s resignation from Atlanta Public Schools was not an isolated lapse, but the culmination of documented concerns she had been reporting to district officials since his arrival at the schoo
10 Georgia Restaurants Serving Enchiladas Packed With Flavor In Every Bite
Georgia is home to a rich and vibrant Mexican food scene, and the enchilada is one dish that truly shines across the state. From the busy streets of Atlanta to the college town charm of Athens, restaurants here take their enchiladas seriously. Whether you prefer smoky red chile sauces, tangy...
Cleared Forest Park police chief blocked from returning to work by city manager
FOREST PARK, Ga. - A metro Atlanta police chief cleared of wrongdoing in an independent investigation is still waiting to return to his office after the city manager blocked his reinstatement this week. Forest Park police investigation. What we know:. Forest Park Police Chief Brandon Criss was originally fired in...
Popular taco chain shuts down its only Georgia location
A fast-growing taco chain known for its bold flavors and cult following has officially exited Georgia less than two years after entering the market. The move comes as the national…
