‘There Is No Place For Us’ examines Atlanta ‘hidden homeless’ phenomenon
The new book, “There Is No Place For Us” features the stories of five Atlanta families struggling to find and keep safe, stable housing. These families represent the country’s “hidden homeless,” who sleep in cars or extended-stay motels but aren’t tracked by government homelessness counts.
Grandmother says 11-year-old granddaughter was stabbed in the hand at DeKalb school
A DeKalb County grandmother said a kid stabbed her granddaughter in the hand with a fork at school, and she wants the school district to do more.
Georgia DNR issues letter of permission for Orange Crush
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Orange Crush is now one step closer. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued a letter of permission for April 19th. This letter includes guidance on how organizers are supposed to set up the stage, fencing, and other facilities on the beach for the event.
‘Absolute game changer’: Savannah mayor reacts to Savannah to Atlanta passenger train
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson responded to the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) proposed intercity rail service that would connect Savannah and Atlanta.
Last 2 suspects arrested in DeKalb County ‘murder over car part,’ police say
Kamari Britton, 17, and Harrison Watson, 23, surrendered to DeKalb County police in connection with the murder of Emile Fields-Marshall. The two are being held at DeKalb County Jail. William Cooper, 20, was identified as the suspected shooter facing murder charges. The shooting took place on March 7 during an...
Stacey Abrams delivers passionate speech at Black Women Public Policy in the South symposium
Stacey Abrams visited Clark Atlanta University to discuss the importance of finding actionable policy solutions for Black women, and to officially launch the Labor Institute for Advancing Black Strategists, a hub for Black labor leadership, worker organizing, and economic justice strategies in the South. The post...
Major Retailer Expands to Georgia with First Store in the State
Georgia’s Retail Scene Gets a Boost with Upcoming Store Launch. Global fashion retailer Primark is bringing its affordable style to Georgia, announcing plans to open its first store in the state. The new location will be at Augusta Mall in Augusta, marking another step in the company’s ambitious U.S. expansion.
10 people injured following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is investigating a 12-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 19, leaving 10 people injured and temporarily shutting down both directions of the roadway. Troopers responded to the scene around 7:50 a.m. after a green 2013 Ford Fusion struck a silver 2017 Ford Fusion in the left...
‘He didn’t deserve it’: Widow of man attacked by GSP K-9 speaks out
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - The widow of a man attacked by a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) in late August 2024 is speaking out for the first time. Kevin Kennedy’s widow, Jessica Kennedy, described her late husband as a great man with a heart of gold. Jessica says this K-9 attack has changed her life in so many unthinkable...
Eviction turns into major drug bust in Atlanta
The Fulton County Marshal’s Department showed up to Coker’s apartment at MAA Chastain on Roswell Road, where they attempted to evict him from his unit, according to an arrest affidavit.
