Rich Homie Quan’s dad turns pain into purpose
Atlanta showed its heart on Oct. 4 as Cory Lamar turned private grief into public good with the inaugural Rich Spirit Day — a community-first event created to honor the life and legacy of his son, Rich Homie Quan. The date wasn’t chosen at random; it’s his son’s birthday, and it’s now the day Lamar has pledged to...
Woman shot while driving in southwest Atlanta, police say
Man accused of shooting 5 people in Mechanicsville due in court. Man accused of shooting 5 people in Mechanicsville due in court. Suspect hurt after hitting Downtown Atlanta building in crash, police say. Updated: 5 hours ago. |. Suspect hurt after hitting Downtown Atlanta building in crash, police say. 3rd...
Mayor Andre Dickens Unveils $5 Billion Neighborhood Reinvestment Plan
Plan embodies vision to make Atlanta the best city to raise a child. Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled an ambitious plan for direct, purposeful investments in communities in south and west Atlanta that have been left behind due to decades of neglect. The Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative is a key pillar of...
Suspect arrested for alleged peeping, indecency in Smyrna
Christian Nicola Thomas, who is listed as homeless, is accused of walking around a woman’s apartment, peeping through windows, following the victim to her vehicle and performing a sex act behind her car on Sept. 23 at 2:56 p.m. at the Park at Vinings apartments, 3000 Spring Hill Parkway in Smyrna, according to an...
Second defendant convicted in 2022 murder
COVINGTON — A second man has been convicted in the 2022 murder of a Decatur man who was shot and killed in an incident on Harvey Wood Drive. A Newton County jury on Friday found Tyrez Riquan Bell guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony in...
Driver Arrested After Hitting 122 Miles Per Hour in Marietta
A driver was stopped and arrested after Marietta police clocked their speed at 122 miles per hour on a local roadway. 🚨 Why It Matters: The extreme speed puts every driver, passenger, and pedestrian in the area at risk. At that velocity, a vehicle becomes nearly impossible to control in an emergency.
Widening Divide: rural Georgia’s population decline vs. Atlanta’s growth
📉 A deepening demographic crisis haunts rural Georgia, offering a stark picture of the widening divide between greater Atlanta and the rest of the state. In less than 20 years, based on state Department of Public Health data, the number of Georgia counties reporting more deaths than births exploded from under 20 to...
Marietta man charged with molesting 13-year-old
Abraham Torres Avina, 20, of Marietta, is accused of molesting a 13-year-old girl at the victim’s Marietta residence in the living room and her parent’s bedroom on Sept. 25 at 10 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Avina is charged with six counts of child molestation felony....
Georgia Grocery Stores Known For Top-Notch Meat Counters
Welcome, fellow carnivores, to the ultimate guide for meat marvels in Georgia! Here, you’ll find the juiciest cuts, the finest marbling, and perhaps even a butcher who can tell you the cow’s name. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or just admiring, these stores are your ticket to meaty bliss....
Police search for suspects in violent robbery near Northside Drive
ATLANTA - Police are asking for the public’s help to identify suspects involved in a violent robbery near Northside Drive on Sept. 28. Investigators said a group of people got into a physical dispute near 74 Northside Drive NW, during which several victims were assaulted and had personal items stolen.
