Strong storms topple trees, power lines across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA - Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta overnight, leaving behind downed trees, damaged vehicles and fallen power lines. In northwest Atlanta, a large tree came down on Abner Place, landing across several parked vehicles, including a van. Video from the scene showed large branches covering the vehicles. Sto
Kemp backs AI development, opposes data center moratorium during Gwinnett visit
While the benefits of artificial intelligence remains a topic of debate, Gov. Brian Kemp said on Monday that Georgia and the rest of America can't afford to be left behind in that field. While AI was not a topic Kemp brought up himself as he delivered a Governor's Address to the Gwinnett Chamber at the Westin Atlanta G
Publix ends 10-items-or-less rule for express lanes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Publix is doing away with a grocery store staple that’s been around for decades: the 10-item or less rule for its express lanes at checkout. The Lakeland, Florida-based retailer is making the change to give its employees greater flexibility in managing checkout...
Suspect in deadly metro Atlanta hit-and-run in custody after capture at hotel
The driver accused of hitting and killing a woman with his car is now in custody and faces a charge of homicide by vehicle.
Late night storms bring down trees, knock out power to homes
Power crews are working to get the lights back on for hundreds across metro Atlanta after late night storms moved through.
“I Saw Him Coming, and He Was Like, ‘Grab my Arm’”: 10-Year-Old Girl Remembers...
A 10-year-old North Carolina girl is remembering the stranger who sacrificed his life trying to save her after a rip current pulled her away from shore at Myrtle Beach. Summer McCallum of Greensboro was in the water on Aug. 6 when she suddenly found herself unable to reach the bottom.
Metro Atlanta city warns residents after woman attacked while exercising at night
As the search continues, city leaders are urging residents to avoid being outside alone after dark.
Ex-911 Director Arrested After Using Police Flock Cameras to Track an Ex 1,200 Times
The growing nationwide controversy surrounding the misuse of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) has claimed another high-ranking official. A former 911 director in Georgia is now facing serious criminal charges after allegedly abusing police surveillance databases to stalk a former…
Neighbor’s quick 911 call leads to dog rescue by Roswell Fire
ROSWELL, Ga. - Roswell firefighters rescued a family dog and quickly put out a house fire on Ashton Drive Sunday evening after a vigilant neighbor called 911. Roswell Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire on Ashton Drive at 6:27 p.m. Sunday. A neighbor called 911...
Smyrna road rage investigation closed after police name suspect
SMYRNA, Ga. - Smyrna police closed an investigation into a late June road rage attack after securing an arrest warrant for the man accused of pistol-whipping a driver. Smyrna police secured an arrest warrant on Aug. 14 for Freddrick Hammonds. Authorities charged him with one count of felony aggravated battery.
