Marietta woman charged in fatal shooting of downstairs neighbor
MARIETTA, Ga. - Marietta police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a woman dead and her neighbor in custody. Officers were called to a home on Roselane Street around 4:15 p.m. Sunday after a caller reported her roommate had been shot. When officers arrived, they found 62-year-old Lucinda Bailey...
2 Atlanta officers arrested at Gwinnett rodeo
The officers have been placed on leave while police officials investigate.
Crash with injuries closes multiple lanes on I-75 North in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A crash with reported injuries has brought traffic to a halt on Sunday evening on I-75 North in Atlanta. The wreck happened just before the West Paces Ferry Road exit on Interstate 75. Georgia Department of Transportation's website lists that injuries were reported in this crash. GDOT's...
Mostly sunny today; Rain returns Wednesday night, Thursday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — High pressure is keeping North Georgia in a dry pattern through Tuesday, but a cold front approaching from the northwest will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms back to the region by Wednesday and Thursday. Your Next Two Days: Enjoy the Sunshine.
Two dead after officer-involved shooting in east Cobb
Authorities say what started as a welfare check at a home in east Cobb on Sunday ended with two people dead. Cobb County Police were called to the house on Vandiver Drive near Rainwater Drive at about 8:30 a.m. after family members reported they were concerned for the well-being of one of the occupants, a news release states. Officers saw a man...
Georgia Eatery Serves The ‘Best Burrito’ In The Entire State
In a state famous for Southern barbecue and peach cobbler, a humble taqueria in Atlanta is stealing the spotlight with what many are calling Georgia’s best burrito. El Rey del Taco, a family-run eatery on the city’s east side, is drawing massive attention from food lovers and critics alike—proving that authentic Mexican flavors can thrive ... Read more
James Beard Award-winning BBQ chef’s last remaining restaurants close: ‘Sad to see it go’
Rodney Scott’s remaining locations of his popular barbecue restaurant have closed temporarily. Locations in Atlanta, Nashville and Charleston have closed, according to ABC4. The Charleston location officially closed on Sunday at 5 p.m. “until further notice,” reported WCSC. The news was taken hard by diners. Jerry and...
Collision with car destroys train in Union City
A car was destroyed Sunday after it got stuck on train tracks and the train couldn’t stop in time.
Georgia tax rebates should be arriving in your mail soon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If Gov. Brian Kemp’s calendar is to be believed, eligible Georgia taxpayers should begin receiving their first round of tax rebates this week. The Georgia Department of Revenue has confirmed it has begun issuing surplus tax refund checks to taxpayers. Kemp signed...
The REAL Number of HIV Cases in Atlanta
A viral social media post from early May 2026 claimed Atlanta saw 20,000 new HIV cases in just eight months. The clip features a woman stating she contracted HIV in the city and warning viewers to “keep your legs closed,” get tested, and use PrEP. The post racked up hundreds of thousands of views, sparking heated replies about promiscuity, immigration, vaccines, and “DL” (down...
