I-75/85 lanes blocked after crash
APD aims to grow its force; offers signing bonus for officers with experience. The Atlanta Police Department is looking to grow its force, especially ahead of the 2026 World Cup games being hosted in Atlanta. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour to bring boost to downtown Atlanta businesses. Updated: 10...
US man sentenced to 150 years in prison for starving daughter
Rodney McWeay Fulton County Sheriff's Office via AP An Atlanta man accused of killing his four-year-old daughter by denying her food and water has been sentenced to more than 150 years in prison. Rodney McWeay, 33, was sentenced Thursday in Treasure McWeay's death after being convicted of murder, kidnapping and other...
City of Atlanta seeks developers to remodel former elementary school into affordable housing
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The City of Atlanta is seeking developers to remodel an elementary school site in Lakewood Heights into affordable housing. The city released a request for qualifications for developers Thursday, seeking to transform the former Lakewood Heights Elementary School into retail and...
Atlanta attorney, Emory Law grad presumed dead in Texas floods
An Atlanta attorney is among those presumed dead after heavy flooding devastated parts of Central Texas over the July Fourth holiday.
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donates $500K to support relief for Texas Hill Country...
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on Thursday that it will donate $500,000 to support the relief and recovery for the Texas Hill Country community following the catastrophic flooding that has led to hundreds dead or missing.
Man arrested after locking 2 dogs in car at Six Flags White Water, police...
A Marietta man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he visited Six Flags White Water and left two dogs locked inside his car for hours as the temperature soared.
Georgia Eatery Named The ‘Best Burger Joint’ In The State
This popular spot serves its "burger" with a twist.
Trash is piling up in North Metro during sanitation union strike
The smell of rotting garbage is becoming unbearable at an apartment complex in North Fulton County.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments endure scorching heat amid air conditioning failures
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations, despite years of complaints and a lawsuit by the City of Atlanta. Atlanta City Councilwoman Andrea Boone and tenant advocates are actively working to address these...
Actor behind $260M lawsuit against Tyler Perry speaks out
ATLANTA - The actor who filed a $260 million lawsuit against Atlanta resident and movie mogul Tyler Perry for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation is speaking publicly for the first time. What they're saying:. Derek Dixon, who appeared on Perry’s shows "Ruthless" and "The Oval," told The Hollywood...