2 children, 1 adult dead after apartment fire; another child, adult critically injured
The fire started in the 500 block of Woodsong Way in the Concord Crossing Apartments complex in the Smyrna area.
Large gathering at The Battery spurs neighbors’ concerns about safety
Locals are coming forward after a large gathering at The Battery Saturday night drew a law enforcement response.
Son Told Dad His Car Broke Down on Train Tracks, Then Said ‘Let Me...
In his final moments, a man called his father to say his car had broken down on railroad tracks. Moments later, he lost his life while trying to help the car’s passenger escape an approaching train. Authorities from the DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle...
Atlanta Man Arrested After Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend’s Toddler; Officer Rescues Child
ATLANTA, Georgia – An Atlanta man is in custody after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and fled with her one-year-old child before officers quickly located the toddler and made an arrest. On January 30, 2026, at approximately 10:54 a.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded...
Colin Gray Trial: Chilling texts & “shrine” revealed
The first week of testimony in the Colin Gray trial concluded on Feb. 20, 2026, with disturbing revelations about the shooter’s home life and mental state. Prosecutors presented evidence of a Parkland-themed "shrine" and desperate text messages sent by Colt Gray just days before the attack. Our Kim Leoffler breaks...
Georgians looking for a new job have more options than some other states
Nursing and health care currently lead the top job listings.
Sister of Laken Riley speaks out on the anniversary of her death
Lauren Riley addresses a crowd gathered to remember her sister, Laken Riley, a nursing student killed while running on UGA's campus.
Man sentenced to life for fatal stabbing of friend
According to a recent press release from the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office, a man was sentenced to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of his friend in 2025. Hiram C. Aaron was convicted of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a felony for...
Atlanta flights diverted as cartel leader killed, violence erupts in Mexico
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Violence erupted across parts of Mexico on Sunday after Mexican authorities said cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed during a military operation. Officials said the operation targeting the powerful cartel figure triggered unrest in several...
Tree falls on home with baby inside in northwest Atlanta
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to a northwest Atlanta home where a tree fell over, damaging the house.
