VIDEO: 8 arrested as APD busts alleged citywide larceny ring
Atlanta police say a long-running investigation into larcenies from vehicles across the city led to a major search warrant execution on the city’s west side, ending with multiple arrests, dozens of weapons recovered, and children found living inside the apartment.
Atlanta man sentenced for raping teens he met on Instagram
An Atlanta man was sentenced to decades in federal prison last week, for raping three teenage girls he met through social media.
Alpharetta Restaurant Fails Health Inspection With Multiple Violations
A local Chinese restaurant received a failing grade after health inspectors found numerous food safety violations, including improper food storage and temperature control issues.
In Metro Atlanta, Data Centers Are Popping Up Everywhere. Here’s Why
As metro Atlanta kicks off 2026, the region’s construction sector finds itself in a peculiar position: bullish on one massive segment while bracing for broader headwinds. Data centers, fueled by the relentless demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, continue to dominate project pipelines and builder...
Award-Winning Bagel Shop Is Opening Its First Georgia Location in Atlanta
PopUp Bagels is heading to Georgia, marking its first entry into the Atlanta market. The Atlanta location is set to open next month, with additional Georgia locations planned over the coming years. The brand is known for its hot and whole bagels, an experience that fits neatly into Atlanta’s fast-growing,...
Police report missing Clayton County man
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are asking the public for help finding a man who went missing on Monday. Robert Bivens was last seen at the 100 block of Jonathan Road on Monday and has not returned home. Bivens, 68, is approximately 5’9” tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He...
Tucker business broken into for second time in 4 months
TUCKER, Ga. — For the second time in four months, someone broke into a DeKalb County business and it was all caught on video. A surveillance camera at Nuttopia captured a group of three men breaking into the business on Hugh Howell Road early Monday morning. The video shows the men repeatedly trying to shatter the...
‘Atlanta’s top veneer specialist’ pleads not guilty to long list of charges
Atlanta’s self-proclaimed “top veneer specialist” has pleaded not guilty to over 100 charges he is facing. He is accused of making millions by performing cosmetic dental procedures without a license.
DeKalb County PD vehicles hit during chase, one flipping, before PIT maneuver stops suspect
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple DeKalb County police vehicles were hit Monday night in the course of a chase that went from I-285 to Powers Ferry Road, including one that could be seen flipped in the roadway. DeKalb Police provided a statement Tuesday morning on the incident, saying it...
New bill may put regulations on food delivery robots in Atlanta
State Rep. Todd Jones says his legislation will cap speeds for the robots at 7 mph on sidewalks, crosswalks, and in intersections.

















