Andre Dickens to ACP: City tax increase likely within the next few years
The City of Atlanta is facing a budget crunch, and it likely will need to pass a property tax increase within the next several years to be able to provide ongoing services to a growing population. That was part of the message Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shared with the influential...
Sneaker Con draws masses to Atlanta for shoes and status
One Sneaker Con attendee Saturday in Atlanta said: 'Once you have that rush of buying, buying, buying, it’s like a drug. You can’t stop.'
Missing man with dementia last seen along downtown connector
Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 79-year-old North Carolina man.
Former Gwinnett social security employee pleads guilty to stealing over $110K in benefits
A 47-year-old metro Atlanta woman could spend years behind bars after she pleaded guilty to theft.
Metro Atlanta actress stars in new Lifetime movie ‘Pretty Hurts’
Metro Atlanta actress Sarah Borne is excited for the new Lifetime movie Pretty Hurts that premiers Saturday evening. Borne plays the role of Lauren, a teenager who begins to learn the ugly truths behind the glamour of the teen pageant world. According to officials, “the film is part of GSK’s Ask2BSure public health...
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting during fraternity picnic at Atlanta park
Witnesses said a random man with a face mask walked up to their event and started fighting with some of the fraternity brothers.
Flash flood decimates cars in DeKalb County park
Friday night's storm brought flash flooding to multiple areas around metro Atlanta, including the Silverbacks Park in DeKalb County.
Man accused of trying to steal $25K, and ID at Forsyth County bank arrested
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office officials say the man identified as Matthew Moore was trying to access a home equity line of credit using someone else’s identification.
2 abandon car, run off after running over man lying in Peachtree Road
Police say the driver went to a parking lot a few blocks away and abandoned the car.
Everything you need to know about Georgia’s fireworks laws for the Fourth of July...
ATLANTA — The Fourth of July is just around the corner. So, you can count on more than a few people lighting fireworks as part of their celebrations. The sale and use of consumer fireworks is legal in Georgia. While it's not without controversy in many metro Atlanta residential neighborhoods, it is nonetheless common...
