Atlanta opens independent probe into massive Chattahoochee River fish kill
The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper said he had never seen anything like the massive fish kill in his more than 20 years at the organization.
Atlanta woman says Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead, cutting off benefits
Adrienne Wells-Chapman said she learned about the mistake while recovering in a hospital bed.
DeKalb residents push back on plans for data center regulations
Some DeKalb County residents are making it clear they do not want data centers in their backyard.
Best french fries in GA? The Takeout says they are at this restaurant
Whether it's Chick-fil-A's waffle fries or Arby's curly fries, there are a lot of French fry options. But where can Georgians find the best? Earlier this month, The Takeout released its list of the top fry spots in each state. This was based on reviews from food critics, regional publications, social media, and online
Clive Davis and Atlanta: The hitmaker’s long shadow over the city’s sound
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Clive Davis, the famously sharp-eared label executive who steered eras at Columbia Records, founded Arista Records and later launched J Records, has died after decades of delivering some of America’s biggest hits. Davis didn’t just shape pop radio from New York and...
Dustin Poirier arrested at Atlanta airport after profanity-laced dispute
ATLANTA - Former UFC star Dustin Poirier faces a public intoxication charge after an aggressive confrontation with Atlanta airport officials over a denied flight boarding. Atlanta police officers responded to Delta Gate D36 around 4:50 p.m. on Sunday following reports of a dispute involving a drunk passenger. Delta sta
Piedmont Park unveils packed summer lineup of free, low-cost events
Atlantans looking for free and affordable ways to stay active, meet new people and enjoy the outdoors this summer will have plenty of options at Piedmont Park Conservancy.
Man tried to assault stroke patient at Grady Hospital, ran off naked through hallways
A Fulton County man will spend the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to sexually assault a vulnerable stroke patient inside Grady Memorial Hospital, according to prosecutors.
Funeral arrangements set for pregnant mother killed
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Funeral arrangements for a pregnant woman shot to death in Decatur have been announced. The funeral for Shakiya Pridgen and her unborn child Kyrin will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gregory B Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory at 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway. A repast will follow at
Commissioners to discuss expansion of public transit services in metro Atlanta county
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is looking at how to potentially expand the service to more parts of their communities.
