Toddler in comma after driveway accident; family urges awareness
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 2-year-old girl is in the hospital after a tragic accident. Her family is speaking out to hopefully prevent that from happening to someone else. The toddler is named Iris. She and her family live in Douglasville. They were in Cobb County on Thursday when things went horribly wrong.
Tyler Perry Studios looking to expand with mixed-use project, proposal shows
The studios were initially built in 2015 on the grounds of the old Fort McPherson in Southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta woman, ‘pillar of grace and resilience,’ turns 105
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta woman turned 105 years old on Sunday. Friends and family gathered with Valena York Henderson to celebrate her milestone birthday. “Affectionately known as ‘Mother Henderson,’” the great-great grandmother has lived through “monumental changes in America and continues to...
Funeral held for William Hamer, Atlanta’s first Black fire chief
During his tenure, Hamer was praised not only for his leadership but also for his courage in confronting discrimination.
Longtime Georgia activist celebrates 105th birthday
Valena York Henderson, known lovingly in her community as "Mother Henderson," brought in her 105th birthday in the house of the Lord at Wheat Street Baptist Church. She's been a member for over 50 years. FOX LOCAL reporter Kaitlyn Pratt shares highlights from her special day.
Atlanta-bound Delta fight makes emergency landing at LAX
Two people were shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood on Friday, according to Atlanta police. 2 additional mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Fulton County. Two additional mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in Fulton County, the health department announced Friday. 3, including 2...
Police search for suspect who robbed Wells Fargo in Riverdale
A suspect is at large following a robbery at a bank Saturday morning, Riverdale police said.
Man Charged for Security Breach at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
A man has been charged with several offenses after breaching security at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last Wednesday. Kevin Peters, 35, reportedly used tools to cut through the fence at the airport and entered a restricted air operations area. A 911 caller initially reported seeing a man using...
Instacart driver, veteran loses part of his leg after head-on crash with wrong-way driver
Branderuiz Berry was working as an Instacart driver when he was hit by someone speeding on the wrong side of the road.
Marietta Schools uses Big Blue Bus to help bridge accessibility gaps
MARIETTA — This week, students and families in Marietta City Schools got a helping hand from a Big Blue Bus The Big Blue Bus visits neighborhoods with high populations of students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. The bus provides students with internet access to register for school, upload missing documents,...
