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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A vacant house in southwest Atlanta was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, but quick action by a neighbor and firefighters prevented any injuries. The fire broke out around 5 a.m. on Browning Street SW at the corner of Federal Drive SW, near...

Police say one of the suspects was found hiding in a crawl space inside the home.

Georgia’s food scene keeps getting better, and this year brings some incredible new places to try. From beloved classics returning with fresh locations to exciting newcomers making their debut, there’s something for every taste and craving. I’ve rounded up the hottest openings happening all across the state so...

ATLANTA - Temperatures will plunge on Thursday morning, setting up a one-two punch of winter weather threats across Georgia this weekend. While light snow is possible in the mountains Friday night, a second, more uncertain system could bring snow or a rain-snow mix to parts of metro Atlanta and Central Georgia by...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A woman from Atlanta is being sentenced to two years in prison for aiding scammers by pretending to be a law enforcement officer. According to a release, Ariel Burden, 33, was a member of a group that called victims from phone numbers that appeared to be associated with local law...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A college student from metro Atlanta died Tuesday after an “unexpected medical emergency,” Tuskegee University said. Conyers native Jade Callwood, 21, was a senior majoring in Environmental, Resources and Plant Sciences, the school said. The school did not specify Callwood’s cause...

ATLANTA, Georgia — A teenager is dead after he was located with gunshot wounds in northwest Atlanta late Tuesday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Officers were called to Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 38 on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway Northwest around 10:50 p.m. on Jan 13, where they located a...

A woman attending a viewing with her grandchildren at a Georgia funeral home was fatally shot in a “senseless” drive-by shooting while standing outside, according to her family. Ina Chambers and another woman were struck by sudden gunfire at the Gus Thornhill Funeral home in East Point on Friday, January 9, her loved...

Two Cobb County police officers have been placed on leave while they are being investigated for crimes against children, the department said.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A former DeKalb County Jail deputy pleaded guilty to charges, including having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate, District Attorney Sherry Boston announced. According to an investigation, jail employees found a contraband cellphone and cigarettes during a search of an inmate's cell in...