The Power of Down Payment Assistance in Achieving Sustainable Homeownership
Down payment assistance programs offered by local governments, nonprofits, and financial institutions are helping individuals and families bridge the gap to homeownership in Metro Atlanta and across the country. The post The Power of Down Payment Assistance in Achieving Sustainable Homeownership appeared first on...
“Watch Me Nae Nae” Rapper Silento’s Mugshot Released
Rapper Silentó, best known for his 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has started a 30-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to killing his cousin, Frederick Rooks III, in 2021.
Internal review of DeKalb County ‘No Kings’ protest released
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson acknowledged the pain of residents, especially in the immigrant community, who feel targeted, frustrated and frightened.
Meteor seen by thousands falls from the sky, rattles Earth in Georgia
Emergency officials are investigating reports that a piece of the meteorite may have penetrated the roof of a Georgia home.
City of Atlanta’s Housing Authority allocates $274M for housing assistance program
The $453 million packages sets $274 million aside for the authority’s housing subsidies program, officials say.
3 men sentenced to life for 2021 deadly drive-by shooting, Cobb County DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Three men have been convicted and sentenced to life in prison for killing a man during a 2021 drive-by shooting, according to the Cobb County District Attorney. The district attorney said Brian Sclafford-Clemons, 37, was shot and killed on March 27, 2021, when two...
Drone used to capture Forest Park suspect
A man accused of fraud was caught after running from police and hiding inside a sweltering tractor-trailer, thanks to Forest Park Police's drone first responder program.
Miss Lawrence on the importance of HIV testing
Friday is National HIV Testing Day, and it's an issue that's very important to metro Atlanta. Actor and advocate Miss Lawrence and Gilead Sciences' Darwin Thompson talked with Alex Whittler about the importance of knowing your status and the upcoming Plated Purpose Dinner.
Longstanding Hardware Store in Midtown Shuts Its Doors
Popular hardware retail giant ACE Hardware has closed its decade-old location in Atlanta. Shep’s Midtown Atlanta has said goodbye to its 860 Juniper Street location. The hardware retailer’s sudden closure has surprised many, as it had come with a sale last week. Highlights. ACE Hardware has closed one...
Suspect arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old near Clayton County Kroger
Police have made an arrest less than 16 hours after a gunman shot and killed a teenager at a popular shopping center.
