She was bitten by fire ants and was taken to the ER. Now, her...
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The parents of a 2-year-old have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Healthcare and others, claiming their daughter died "needlessly because of sub-standard medical care" as she experienced an allergic reaction. According to the complaint, little Maya Getahun died on Oct. 7, 2024....
Atlanta airport passengers encouraged to arrive hours early due to long security lines
The airport is also experiencing multiple flight interruptions, with 570 delays and 53 cancellations reported at Atlanta’s airport.
Man Charged with Making Chlorine Gas in Marietta
Zachary Imbriano, 31, of Talking Rock, is accused of mixing chemicals to make chlorine gas, in the bed of a work truck after being fired for drinking on the job, on April 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Point Business Park, 1700 Cumberland Point Drive in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta...
Storm damage reports across South Ga, power outages, trees down and more
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - A First Alert Weather Day ended at 6 p.m. on Monday. So far, several counties have reported damage and power outages from the severe weather that passed through. Damage Reports. Colquitt County - Justin Cox, Colquitt County EMA Director, reports that, as of now, a total...
Former Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, is Prepping for a Gubernatorial Run in Georgia
The 60th Mayor of Atlanta, Keisha Lance Bottoms, announced this week she preparing to campaign for to become Georgia’s next Governor in 2026. Bottoms has mentioned she’s considering throwing her name into the proverbial hat. That picture may have become clearer as the U.S. Representative Lucy McBath has paused her...
Douglas teen recovering after April 5 heart transplant procedure in Atlanta
A 14-year-old Douglas teenager is at Arthur Blank Children’s Hospital in Atlanta after truly receiving the gift of a lifetime – a new heart. Two days ago, on April 5, 2025, Braylon, who had been on the heart transplant list for two years, underwent the transplant procedure. The journey to the operating room has been...
Tornado Watch Issued for Parts of Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina Until 6 PM...
Jacksonville, FL – A Tornado Watch has been issued until 6 PM EDT for several counties across Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina due to a heightened risk of severe weather today. The watch affects a wide range of areas, including counties in southeastern Georgia, the Suwannee Valley in northern...
Family files lawsuit against Snellville hospital after daughter dies while having allergic reaction
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The family of a 2-year-old girl has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a metro Atlanta hospital, claiming inadequate care led to her death last year. Maya Getahun’s family filed the lawsuit against Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville. The lawsuit states on...
Freeze Watch for Georgia: Sub-Freezing Temps Possible from Tuesday Night Through Wednesday Morning
Peachtree City, GA – A Freeze Watch has been issued for several areas across northern and central Georgia, with sub-freezing temperatures expected from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. This includes cities like Ellijay, Calhoun, Cedartown, and Blue Ridge, as well as larger areas such as Dalton,...
One of 2 men killed by falling tree on Georgia golf course was a...
The father and son were taking refuge under a tree in their golf cart when the tree fell and crushed them.
