Deputies working to identify unidentified man found in Chattahoochee River
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - Douglas County deputies are asking for help identifying a body recently found in the Chattahoochee River. Authorities are hoping that the man's distinct tattoos may help someone recognize him. What we know:. Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office say they responded to a report of...
FOUND: 11-year-old Atlanta girl missing since Monday night found
ATLANTA - The missing girl has been found safe and in good health, according to Atlanta police. They notified the media around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Atlanta police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 11-year-old girl. Officers are hoping someone knows where Jayde Jordan could...
Cobb County city proposes more than 150% property tax increase
A Cobb County city government is proposing a more than 100% property tax increase for residents.
You Can Eat At A Restaurant Chain Once Loved By Martin Luther King Jr....
Hungry during a particularly long layover? Believe it or not, you can enjoy a meal loved by civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. at this US Airport.
Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic Turns Tragic as Masked Gunman Opens Fire in Atlanta
A day of fellowship and brotherhood turned into tragedy when a masked man opened fire at a Kappa Alpha Psi picnic over the weekend, killing a young father. Fraternity members of the Gamma Zeta and Gamma Chi chapters had gathered at Coan Park in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta on Saturday when a masked man...
How to keep your dog cool during Atlanta’s long, hot summer
Last week's heat wave won't be the only one we'll experience this year, so now is the time to brush up on how to keep your pups safe during the summer. Why it matters: Like us, our four-legged loved ones can overheat. Since dogs are people-pleasers, they can exert themselves beyond what's healthy just to keep their...
Atlanta Loses Its First Mayor
If it is southwest of Atlanta, why is it called East Point?. This week on the Stories of Atlanta, we take a look at what seems to be an Atlanta history contradiction. It has to do with the naming of a neighboring city and why it got its name. With...
Killer Mike confirms temporary closure of Bankhead Seafood
Westside restaurant expected to reopen in mid-July after building and menu updates. According to a statement from the principals of Bankhead Seafood, the Westside restaurant is temporarily closing to make a number of changes to its flagship location and operations. “Yes, we are doing a lot,” Waleed Shamsid-Deen, a...
Cobb County grandmother wrongfully jailed after being mistaken for meth trafficking suspect
The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office said the mistake was not intentional and that it takes full responsibility for the error.
Hartsfield-Jackson airport Plane Train removed after reports of smoke smell, officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fire crews were called to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday morning after a smoke smell was reported from one of the airport’s Plane Trains. According to the airport, Atlanta Fire and Rescue responded to the reports of the smell coming from the Plane...