Thousands of volunteers pack 1 million meals to fight food insecurity in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Volunteers from all over metro Atlanta showed up by the thousands to help fight local food insecurity on Saturday. The fifth annual event at the State Farm Arena aimed to pack a million meals. Volunteers assembled kits that will provide people and families with six meals.
The “Crystal Palace” barbershop where Atlanta’s first Black millionaire survived racial massacre
Wikimedia Commons/Related names: Herndon, Alonzo Neighborhood Union Jandoli, Liz, transmitter. Alonzo Herndon’s Journey from Slavery to Atlanta’s Millionaire. Alonzo Herndon was born a slave in 1858 but died a millionaire in 1927. After freedom came, he left home with just $11 and one year of schooling. He learned...
Confessions, Cameras, and Conviction: Week 2 of Jose Soto-Escalera’s Trial
Surveillance and truck audio expose chilling plans, linking Jose Soto‑Escalera to the night Tania Wise was killed. Then, the jury reaches a verdict.
Atlanta police searching for suspect in connection to theft of laptop from apartment mailroom
Surveillance footage shows a male suspect inside the package room going through resident’s items.
Helmut Domagalski, known as “Helmut Love,” running to be Atlanta Mayor
ATLANTA - Helmut Domagalski — who also goes by Helmut Love — has officially entered the race for Atlanta mayor, saying he wants to bring fresh leadership and a new vision to the city. What they're saying:. "Unless we start doing outcome-driven leadership within our government, we aren’t...
Affordable Places Near Atlanta You’ll Want To Move To
Looking for a new place to call home without the big-city price tag? Atlanta’s soaring housing costs might have you feeling discouraged, but don’t worry! Just a short drive from the bustling city center, you’ll find communities that offer the perfect mix of affordability and convenience. I’ve...
Man holding machete, shotgun causes SWAT standoff in Northeast Atlanta neighborhood
Police said a man broke into a home with a gun and refused to come out for hours.
5th arrest made in connection to 9-month-old’s murder at Cobb County motel
A 9-month-old girl was shot and killed when shots rang out at a Cobb County motel.
Atlanta Funk Fest Returns With An R&B & Hip-Hop Dream Team Featuring Ashanti, Tamar,...
ATL’s ready to groove. Atlanta Funk Fest 2025 is pulling up Saturday, September 27, at Wolf Creek Amphitheater with a lineup built to shut the city down . Doors swing open at 2 p.m., the music starts at 4 p.m., and the vibes won’t quit until the last note fades into the South Fulton night. […] The post Atlanta Funk...
Relieving Update: 14-Year-Old Georgia Kid Found After Parents Faced Abduction Fears
A Georgia family was left fearing the worst when their 14-year-old daughter went missing. They believed she was lured away from her home by someone she met online, but she has thankfully been found. Amy Reidling was out shopping for accessories for her homecoming dress the day she went missing,...
