Georgia and Florida man charged for alleged Ponzi schemes
Investigators say the metro Atlanta business owner and former prosecutor living in Florida stole around $2 million from investors between 2018 and 2022.
Atlanta, GA Weather Oct. 24-25: Cold Front Drops Highs to 67
Atlanta temperatures fall from 76 degrees Thursday to 67 Saturday as a dry cold front moves through.
Police say thieves used a ladder to steal $8,000 from metro storage unit
A man faces charges after thieves climbed into a Cobb County storage unit to steal TVs and sensitive personal documents.
GDOT wraps up major rebuild of I-285 and I-20 East interchange
Drivers on the east side of the Perimeter are getting long-awaited relief as the Georgia Department of Transportation wraps up major construction on the I-285/I-20 East interchange. The three-year project rebuilt eight bridges, added two flyover ramps, and created more than 11 lane miles of improvements. State officials say rush-hour...
Georgia city’s entire police force resigns
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia city’s entire police force has resigned, the city manager announced during a Monday council meeting. Milner City Manager Tausha Grose said the entire full-time police department has stepped down, and most of the reserve officers have, too. The department’s last day is Oct. 28.
“No Kings” organizer cited in Sandy Springs disputes alleged permit violation
A "No Kings" rally organizer who has run for Sandy Springs mayor twice is heading to court after police cited him on Saturday for violating his public assembly permit.
Popular Burger Chain to Open 11th Georgia Location This Month
Shake Shack is opening a new location in Georgia this month. It will mark the brand’s expansion in the state. The opening will be celebrated with special giveaways and donations. Shake Shack to Open Its 11th Georgia Location in Johns Creek. Shake Shack’s new location is opening at Medley...
Student who died after Atlanta Technical College shooting identified
The student who died after a shooting at Atlanta Technical College on Monday has been identified as 60-year-old Donald Silva, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.
Atlanta’s MOCA GA opens its long-awaited new home
The doors are officially open at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia's new home. Why it matters: Building a permanent home for Georgia's contemporary artists has been one of MOCA GA's goals since its founding 26 years ago. The 26,300-square-foot facility includes space to house the more than 1,600-work permanent collection and other archives. Zoom in: Designed by Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects, the museum has five galleries, a tiered auditorium, library, programming spaces and offices
Early Morning Earthquake Shakes Georgia Southwest of Atlanta
An early morning earthquake did some shaking today south and west of Atlanta in the state of Georgia. According to USGS, at 5:26 am near the town of Lone Oak from a depth of only 1.5 km, a relatively weak magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck. While it struck early, some did report to USGS they felt it through their website reporting tool. However, the earthquake was too weak to create any damage or injuries.
