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ATLANTA — Atlanta ranks fourth in the country for building new homes, according to a Consumer Affairs report. The report, published late last month, said Atlanta ranked fifth for new building permits issued in January and February 2025 (with nearly 5,900) and third with more than 850 new-home sales in that same period.

On June 5, 2025, Walmart announced the expansion of its drone delivery service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa, becoming the first retailer to scale drone delivery across five states: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas. With over 150,000 successful deliveries since 2021, this...

HBCU Morris Brown College received a powerful and unexpected gift during its 2025 commencement ceremony, courtesy of Pastor T.D. Jakes. The renowned faith leader and philanthropist announced a $100,000 donation to the Atlanta-based HBCU during his keynote address on May 17, according to Atlanta News First. T.D....

As severe weather rocked the South this weekend, the metro Atlanta area wasn't spared. Thunderstorms even brought trees down across Georgia. Here's a look at some of the storm damage in our viewing area:. A tree also came down on the tracks, deenergizing the third rail between the Medical Center...

PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - A 17-year-old is behind bars after Paulding County deputies say he shot and killed his mother's boyfriend. Deputies were called to a home on Westend Way in Hiram just after 7 p.m. Friday. That's where they found the body of 31-year-old Anthony Brown. The suspect had...

The Peach Pass amnesty program applies to drivers who were issued fines for misusing the express lanes between Sept. 30, 2024, and May 30, 2025

Atlanta Police have arrested a man in connection with a homicide that occurred on Dewey St. SW. The suspect identified as Perry McCullough, was taken into custody last Wednesday, as reported by the Atlanta Police Department. McCullough, born in April 1957, now faces charges for murder. The department's announcement...

Atlanta native Lil Baby returned to State Farm Arena for his WHAM Tour, with Rob49, Loe Shimmy and Pluto, as well as surprise performances by YFN Lucci and Sexyy Red

Gwinnett County has been the site of an unsettling arrest on May 15, as local resident Lucas Costea, 18, from Buford, faces charges linked to alleged crimes against a child. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Costea was taken into custody and is now being held at the Gwinnett County Jail while...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A person was hit by a MARTA train approaching the Arts Center station Saturday night. Service was temporarily interrupted as law enforcement responded to the scene. The rail was modified to single tracking, and a bus bridge running through Lindbergh Center, Arts Center, Midtown,...