Atlanta GA

A man was shot and killed early yesterday morning in Lithonia, according to DeKalb County police. Officers said they found the victim in the 1900 block of South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, which includes Petty Bone’s, and that he later died from his injuries. Investigators have not yet released his name as they...

Cobb County, GA – A Cobb County man who spent more than 40 days in jail on attempted kidnapping charges is now suing local officials and his accuser in federal court, claiming his constitutional rights were violated. Mahendra “Mick” Patel filed a civil rights lawsuit naming the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office,...

ATLANTA - The drummer for the Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra has died, the group announced on social media Saturday. Tim Very had performed with the band since 2011, according to an online biography. In a heartfelt tribute posted to Instagram, the band described him as "instantly likable" with an...

The murder trial of Edrick Faust concluded Friday following 10 days of testimony regarding the 2001 killing of UGA student Tara Baker.

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 'critical missing' man. Investigators say 66-year-old Michael Owens was last seen leaving Piedmont Hospital located at 1968 Peachtree Road NW in a wheelchair on Feb. 13, just before 3:00 p.m. Owens is described as...

A fast-moving blaze ripped through a mobile home park near Azalea Springs Drive and Lankford Road in the Tucker area of Gwinnett County on Friday afternoon, swallowing multiple trailers in minutes and sending families scrambling to escape. By the time firefighters knocked it down, five mobile homes were considered...

Atlanta firefighters are on the scene of a massive, fully involved warehouse fire on Manford Road SW. Crews are using defensive tactics and multiple hose lines to contain the blaze at the vacant structure. No injuries have been reported, and officials say they have successfully prevented the fire from spreading to...

Waymo is paying people to close doors on driverless vehicles in Atlanta. Robotaxi car company Waymo and food delivery app DoorDash confirmed that, yes, they are working together to send people out to close car doors left open by careless riders. We live in a sad and horrible future. Earlier...

Finding plant based treats that everyone can enjoy often feels like an impossible task, especially for those navigating nut or soy allergies. Eighty7sweets Vegan Ice Cream Company in Atlanta has changed that experience entirely. Located at 56 Broad Street NW, this innovative dessert spot specializes in frozen...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Danielle Taylor and her brothers say they have barely slept or eaten since Jan. 17. “I need justice for my mom. We need justice for her,” Taylor said. Atlanta police say 57-year-old Tracey Taylor was stabbed to death inside her West Atlanta...