Bridgewater re-elected to Ga. State Bar Board of Governors
ATLANTA — Clayton County Magistrate Court Judge Charity R. Bridgewater was re-elected to serve on the Board of Governors of the 56,000-member State Bar of Georgia and was installed earlier in June. Bridgewater will serve in the Clayton Judicial Circuit, Post 2 seat on the board, representing Clayton County. She earne
Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life
Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
Atlanta’s first footgolf course opens in Candler Park
Footgolf, an all-ages sport blending the strategy of golf and the accessibility of soccer, has arrived in Atlanta. Why it matters: The Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation's 9-hole footgolf course in Candler Park is the first inside the city limits. The pilot program, which launched May 16, is part...
Atlanta tops nation in debt collector complaints
Atlanta residents filed more debt collection complaints last year than people in any other major city in the country, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission — and the numbers aren’t even close. What’s Happening: The FTC logged 23,517 debt collection complaints from the Atlanta area in...
Rural King continues growth in Georgia with new Mableton location
The new Mableton location features updates designed to enhance the shopping experience, including mobile and self-checkout options
Three Convicted in DeKalb Gang Prosecution Case
DEKALB CO. — Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced three convictions involving the PDE criminal street gang in DeKalb County. DEKALB COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Gang Prosecution Unit has secured three new convictions in DeKalb County involving members of PDE, a loca
Best Margaritas in Atlanta: The Top Spots for Frozen, Spicy & Classic Favorites
Atlanta takes its margaritas seriously. From frozen patio favorites and top-shelf classics to floral riffs and fiery creations packed with personality, the city knows exactly how to keep tequila lovers happy. Whether you’re looking for a perfectly balanced marg made the traditional way, a smoky mezcal twist, or a frui
Metro Atlanta school bus driver’s bond with students turned into book
For the past decade, Lisa Jacobs has transformed her school bus into a place where students feel seen, supported and connected before they ever step into a classroom.
Judge to get update in Atlanta spa shooting case as Fulton DA seeks death...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fulton County prosecution tied to the 2021 Atlanta-area spa shootings returns to court Monday, with a judge set to review the status of the death-penalty case against Robert Aaron Long. A status hearing in the Fulton County death penalty case of Robert...
Construction to shut down road in DeKalb County for several weeks
Starting Monday, June 29, through Monday, Aug. 10, Cliff Valley Way in DeKalb County will close.

















