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ATLANTA — A new COVID variant has spread through at least half the nation, causing warnings from public health officials. The BA.3.2 variant, nicknamed "cicada," was first discovered in June 2025 and has since been confirmed in 25 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts...

Taylor Duma, the Atlanta law firm co-founded in 2005, is shutting its doors after a wave of partner departures hollowed out its ranks. Firm leaders say Tuesday will be the last day of business, ending a two-decade run and sending dozens of lawyers and clients into transition as the office winds down.

Wayfair has officially gone big in Atlanta. The online home giant opened the doors Tuesday to a sprawling 150,000-square-foot showroom at The District at Howell Mill, filling the former Walmart box with just about everything you could use to furnish a house or apartment. Inside, shoppers will find furniture, home...

ATLANTA, GA — A 40-year-old Atlanta resident died Saturday night following an apparent injury while preparing to zipline at Toro Verde Adventure Park in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. According to preliminary reports from Puerto Rican authorities, Tamirah Yasmeen Dix suffered a heavy blow to the face as she was getting...

Tyler Perry‘s effort to give TSA workers financial relief during the shutdown nearly blew up — until his legal team stepped in and stopped it […] ‘So Happy’: Tyler Perry’s Team Explains the Drama After Many TSA Workers Spent the $1,000, Got Pressured to Return It, Then Suddenly Didn’t Have To

MARIETTA, Ga. — What started as a routine fiber internet installation turned into a costly and frustrating ordeal for one homeowner. Michael Helgeson says the issue began on Friday when an AT&T worker came to his home to install the service. But during the process, something went wrong. "Day...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Several adorable dogs are waiting for loving homes through Angels Among Us Pet Rescue in Alpharetta, GA. From cuddly puppies to a sweet adult companion, these pups are ready to meet their forever families.

STONECREST, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police have detained a man for questioning after a deadly shooting overnight in Stonecrest. The shooting happened on Charter Lane. Someone called 911 around midnight. Police arrived to find a man shot dead inside the home. Crime scene investigators spent several...

A stop at a Duluth Walmart quickly took an unexpected turn Tuesday morning.

Atlanta Police are searching for 37-year-old Kierra Emerson, who has not been seen or heard from since March 26. Family members told officers Emerson said she was "leaving forever" during their last contact. Authorities conducted a welfare check at her Terminus Place apartment but did not find her. Police say Emerson...