City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
Smyrna police arrest woman in alleged $98K workplace theft
Carolyn L. Hooke, 46, of Cartersville, is accused of stealing and depositing into her own account at least 26 checks, valued at approximately $98,000, from her employer Franks Chiropractic Center, located at 2821 S. Cobb Drive SE in Smyrna, between Oct. 2, 2024, and Oct. 21, 2025, according to an arrest warrant from...
The Gathering Spot continues history of uniting Atlanta’s Black community
The Gathering Spot in Atlanta was co-founded by Ryan Wilson and T'Keel Petersen. They launched the members-only club in 2016 to serve as a hub for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Georgia Locals Drive Miles For The Outrageously Delicious Chicken Fried Steak At This Hole-In-The-Wall...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary adventures hide behind the most ordinary facades, and nowhere is this truer than at Atlanta’s legendary Busy Bee Cafe. This unassuming soul food sanctuary has been quietly serving up some of the most spectacular comfort food in the South, drawing devoted fans from across...
13 Secret Georgia Burger Joints Serving Double Cheeseburgers Locals Swear By
Georgia’s burger scene reaches far beyond the predictable fast food chains that dot every busy intersection. Tucked into small towns and neighborhood corners are locally owned spots where grills stay hot and loyal customers line up for something truly special. These are the places serving thick, juicy double...
Metro college student who legally bought stolen gun without knowing has charges dropped
Kennesaw State University student Jarrett Modica spent months in jail for a gun he bought legally.
The driver involved in the 10-fatality Alabama crash is back in business and still...
On June 19, 2021, at 2:21 in the afternoon, a Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch van carrying eight children, ages 4 to 17, returning from a vacation, was struck by an autohauler truck on Interstate 65 near Greenville, Alabama, struck again by a second truck and pushed into the median, and then consumed by fire.
Woman charged with stealing bus from metro Atlanta elementary school
A woman who went on a joyride in a stolen school bus earlier this month is now behind bars.
Cuban Sandwiches: Georgia’s Beloved Culinary Staple
In Atlanta and throughout Georgia, the Cuban sandwich (or Cubano) has transformed from a Florida coastal specialty into a beloved local staple. While its roots are firmly planted in the communities of Tampa and Miami, Georgia’s culinary scene has embraced the sandwich with its own authentic flair.
UPS closing its Atlanta hub as it expands newer facility nearby
ATLANTA — UPS said in a statement it is expanding one of its Atlanta-area facilities while closing another nearby location as part of a broader effort to modernize its U.S. delivery network. The company said the changes are part of what it calls the largest network reconfiguration in its...

















