One person dead following incident in Georgia, investigation underway
GEORGIA — Authorities shut down part of a roadway near a DeKalb County middle school Thursday as police responded to a deadly incident. According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were called to the area of Covington Highway and Miller Road, where an active situation prompted a roadblock near Miller Grove Middle School. Officials […] The post One person dead following incident in Georgia, investigation...
What are Georgia’s most envied places to live?
A real estate platform surveyed more than 3,000 Americans and asked them a simple question: whose middle-class lifestyle do you envy most? Three Georgia cities made the cut — and one of them beat out nearly every suburb in the country. What’s Happening: Calgary Homes, a real estate platform,...
Painted Tree Boutiques closes Roswell location
ROSWELL, Ga. - Painted Tree Boutiques has closed its doors nationwide, leaving local vendors in Roswell and across the country scrambling to pack up their businesses. The boutique acted as a hub for small business owners to sell their goods, but now those vendors are being forced to move out and navigate an uncertain future.
Snapping turtle ‘encouraged’ across busy Cobb thoroughfare
A snapping turtle got a little help from officers to cross a busy Cobb County thoroughfare.
7 metro Atlanta Walmart stores to be remodeled in 2026
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Supermarket giant Walmart said it plans to remodel 13 stores in Georgia this year — including seven in metro Atlanta. The changes include upgraded store layouts, technology and services to speed up shopping, Walmart said. That includes free pharmacy deliveries for Walmart+ members and a new “store-based app experience,” the company said.
Apartment fire causes extensive damage in Cobb
Emergency responders are working on extinguishing what remains of an apartment building on Woodsong Way at the Concord Crossing Apartments.
Fulton County approves $1.3B for new jail facility
Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail. The plan aims to end overcrowding that has led to stabbings and deaths, but the new facility will not open until 2031. What we don't know: It remains unclear if the...
🚚 Fulton County, GA Transportation Jobs – Multiple Openings Now Hiring
Fulton County’s transportation scene is buzzing with new opportunities — from local delivery routes to heavy equipment operations and logistics management. Whether you’re a seasoned CDL driver or just starting out, there’s something here for you.
Georgia Tech plans $31.3 million purchase of Coca-Cola property along North Avenue
ATLANTA — The Georgia Institute of Technology is finalizing an agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to purchase property along North Avenue for $31.3 million. According to the organizations, the planned transaction includes a two-story brick building and an adjacent two-acre park that have been part of Coca-Cola's holdings since 1988.
Metro Atlanta county jail first in Georgia to install inmate heart monitoring devices
The new technology will be installed in the facility’s medical and intake cells.

















