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LITHONIA, Ga. — At a busy McDonald’s in east suburban Atlanta, owner-operator John Hurt is hoping customers will stop by for more than burgers and fries. This summer, Hurt is putting the spotlight on a lineup of vibrant new beverages designed to bring bold flavors — and a little fun — to the drive-thru experience.

Rohadfox Corporation, one of Atlanta’s oldest minority-owned construction and program management firms, celebrated its 50th anniversary here recently, marking five decades of infrastructure development and community impact. The milestone was anchored by an official city proclamation declaring May 15 as “Joy Rohadfox Da

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The first artists for the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park were announced Tuesday. Acts set to perform include CeeLo Green, Kat Graham, Hero The Band, Davido and Gente de Noche. The city’s FIFA Fan Festival will operate for 16 days between...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crews across metro Atlanta responded to several downed trees overnight, blocking roads and impacting the morning commute. A large tree blocked two lanes of traffic on Northside Parkway in Buckhead. Atlanta police responded to the 4200 block, just off I-75 near Mount Paran Church.

East Point police say 20-year-old Derek Samuel vanished after leaving a Target store on Marketplace Boulevard in late April.

Northside Hospital Atlanta in Sandy Springs is expanding its emergency department footprint to respond to the steady increase in patients each year. Why it matters: As metro Atlanta grows , area hospitals and medical facilities must meet the demand that comes with an expanding population. The latest: The two-story, 67,

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men posing as security guards allegedly stole cash, clothing and a gun from two residences in northwest Atlanta, police said. Police said that around 8:15 p.m. on May 1, the men entered the residences at 1888 Hollywood Road NW and stole the items.

Anyone with information about the suspect are asked to contact Atlanta police.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An Atlanta medical resident is sharing her story of survival after being choked, stabbed, and sexually assaulted during a violent rental home invasion in DeKalb County. Jena Salem woke up in late January to the sound of heavy footsteps in her hallway along Atherton Circle. The...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man was left in critical condition after an assault at a Stonecrest apartment complex on Sunday. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. at the Hills at Fairlington apartments located in the 2900 block of Athena Lane. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers initially believed t