Griffin neighborhood asked to shelter in place while police search for homicide suspect
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police officers asked people in a Griffin neighborhood to shelter in place Saturday while they searched for a homicide suspect. There was heavy law enforcement in the 200 block of Ashley Drive on Saturday afternoon when police said they got the call from the Jonesboro Police...
Marietta Man Charged with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Linked to Mexico-Based Cartel
A Marietta man, identified as 29-year-old Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa, is facing federal charges after a federal court appearance last Monday, for alleged possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, authorities said. In a collaborative effort that underscores the depth of the drug epidemic bridging national borders,...
Latest outbreak of gun violence involving teens has advocates frustrated
Local anti-violence advocates are at a loss after another round of gun violence involving teens
DeKalb County Man Guilty of ATM Pipe Bomb Heist in Decatur, Faces 15 to...
A DeKalb County man has been found guilty on multiple charges, including bank theft and the use of an explosive to commit a felony, after using a pipe bomb to blow up an ATM machine in 2023. Abdurrahim Jalal, 54, now faces a minimum of 15 years and up to 60 years of imprisonment, with sentencing set for September 22,...
Tragedy Strikes Atlanta Park During Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic
A peaceful summer evening turned tragic when a shooting broke out during a fraternity picnic hosted by members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday, June 28. One man, described as a beloved mentor within the fraternity, was killed. Another man and the suspected gunman were critically...
Dunwoody Police Officers to Receive 4.9% Pay Hike in Effort to Boost Recruitment and...
As of July 1, Dunwoody police officers will see a 4.9% increase in their paychecks. The City Council had approved this mid-year raise back in October 2024 as a part of their steady effort to back law enforcement and amplify public safety. This move not only boosts the morale of existing personnel but also aims to...
8 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Georgia That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Searching for enormous secondhand shops in Georgia that seem too amazing to believe?. These 8 massive thrift stores offer incredible bargains and jaw-dropping treasures!. 1. No Longer Bound Thrift Store (Woodstock) Have you ever stepped into a thrift store that feels more like a fancy department store?. No Longer...
Heartbreaking: Abandoned dog left on side of road with tub of food he couldn’t...
In Atlanta, Georgia at the Fulton County Animal Services, Ace has lost his joy; if you know dogs it’s the trait often exhibited by them as they look at each day with a positive outlook on life. According to Emma, the animal control officer who found Ace on the...
Andre Dickens to ACP: City tax increase likely within the next few years
The City of Atlanta is facing a budget crunch, and it likely will need to pass a property tax increase within the next several years to be able to provide ongoing services to a growing population. That was part of the message Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shared with the influential...
Sneaker Con draws masses to Atlanta for shoes and status
One Sneaker Con attendee Saturday in Atlanta said: 'Once you have that rush of buying, buying, buying, it’s like a drug. You can’t stop.'
