Some MARTA riders are uneasy after gunman shoots victim at train station
A shooting at the Arts Center Station in midtown Atlanta on Tuesday morning left a man injured and led to the arrest of the suspected gunman, Marquis Edwards.
Man arrested for shooting, killing cousin in Stone Mountain
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested a man accused of killing his cousin. Deputies, with help from the U.S. Marshals Southeast Fugitive Task Force, arrested Raphael Sims, 38, in Chamblee on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office. Investigators said Sims shot and...
State cites Georgia water systems weekly for sewage spills
HIRAM, Ga. — The state Environmental Protection Division has documented at least a half dozen fish kills in Fulton and Paulding counties due to untreated sewage spills. Records show such spills are surprisingly commonplace. Barely noticed by the cyclists on the Silver Comet Trail, there's a gate that leads...
Man accused of killing firefighter and wife was ‘obsessed’ with their house, police say
Matthew Lanz, a college student, is on trial for allegedly breaking into the home of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife, Amber Hicks, in the Acworth neighborhood and killing them.
Man shoots and kills 19-year-old robber at gas station in Atlanta
COVINGTON, GA — A would-be robber is dead after an exchange of gunfire with his intended victim. DeKalb police spokesman Blaine Clark says 19-year-old Tristan Mays approached another man outside a Covington Highway gas station, but that man was also armed and they both fired at each other. Mays...
Several hurt after multi-car crash outside Atlanta airport
The crash happened along North Terminal Parkway on Monday night. Atlanta police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News there were several injuries and one person had to be taken to the hospital.
The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050
Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona (image credits: unsplash) Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities but relies heavily on the Colorado River. With persistent drought ... Read more The post The Hidden Water Crisis: 12 U.S. Cities That Could Run Dry by 2050 appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
Cobb’s new Renaissance Fair becomes instant hit with festival-goers
KENNESAW — Hundreds from across metro Atlanta were transported to the 16th century Saturday during Cobb’s inaugural Big Shanty Bazaar. The county’s new Renaissance fair saw over 100 locals lined up outside The Big Shanty Art Station prior to the festival beginning, according to Roxanne Thompson, facility coordinator...
Nonprofits, developers work to make homeownership affordable for Atlanta residents
In the midst of rising costs, affordable housing advocates are saying now might be the ideal time for potential homebuyers to enter the market.
Atlanta community helps reunite woman with her dog
A woman experiencing homelessness made the tough decision to surrender or dog to an animal shelter. The community stepped up to help them reunite.

















