Iran bombing protest: Atlanta activists hold candlelight vigil protesting war, domestic cuts
Activists in Atlanta are protesting U.S. military actions in Iran, highlighting the impact of increased military spending on domestic program cuts. The event is supported by a coalition of groups, including AFSC and Jewish Voice for Peace, and aims to address broader issues of militarized force and state violence....
‘Unacceptable:’ Trash piling up at Atlanta apartment complex made worse by dangerous heat
Neighbors at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are growing more and more upset as trash keeps piling up around their homes.
How to keep your power bill down during extreme heat in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hot temperatures typically bring with them higher energy bills. Georgia Power is recommending a few simple steps to keep your bill down while the state experiences sweltering heat. “We want our customers to stay comfortable, but also be able to save on their bills,”...
Teen who went viral for working drive-thru in graduation robe gets dream opportunity for...
A fast food worker who left his high school graduation ceremony and jumped in to help his co-workers with his graduation cap still on is now being rewarded for his work ethic.
Wait, What?! Georgia Man Reportedly Shoots And Kills Uncle After Argument Over A Honey...
Michael Crowley and his family in DeKalb County, GA, are dealing with a devastating loss after a heated argument over a honey bun turned deadly. What should’ve been a petty disagreement over a snack ended in tragedy that has folks across social media shaking their heads. Now, one man’s life is gone, another’s future...
Charges dismissed against Hispanic journalist arrested during DeKalb County protest
Mario Guevara, a well-known Metro Atlanta reporter who covers immigration enforcement and immigrant communities, was released from the DeKalb County Jail recently.
Rapper Silento’s Mugshot Released As He Begins 30-Year Prison Sentence
Atlanta rapper Silentó, best known for his viral 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2021 killing of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III. His mugshot surfaces online as he begins his 30 year sentence. As...
Metro Atlanta road rage: Routine drives can quickly turn violent, experts say
Teria McCrary was driving in Smyrna with her fiance and three children after celebrating Father’s Day when she said she ...
Kroger is Closing 4 Georgia Grocery Stores. Is Your Town’s on the List?
The nation’s largest traditional grocer has confirmed that four “under-performing” Kroger locations around Atlanta will close between mid-July and mid-October. The company says each affected employee will be offered a transfer to a nearby store, but the news still stings for shoppers who rely on these neighborhood...
Four Inmates Charged After Assault Inside Cobb County Jail Cell
Antwone McDowell, 17, of College Park; Marquise Darnell Adams, of Marietta; Markevion Williams, 17, of Marietta; and Freddy Mendiola, 17, of Marietta, are accused of attacking another inmate on June 14 at 1:30 p.m. inside the victim’s assigned cell in a housing dorm inside the Cobb County Adult Detention Center,...