Atlanta Man Stabbed to Death in His Sleep
A 54-year-old man was stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack while he slept near 133 Trinity Ave. early on December 14, according to Atlanta Police. The stabbing happened at approximately 4:24 a.m. Officers responded to reports of a person stabbed and found the man with what...
State of Aerotropolis: Game-changing futures for south Fulton, Clayton
South side growth and redevelopment, and the Atlanta Beltline’s future connection to the Flint River Gateway Trail were the focus of the 10th annual State of the Aerotropolis event on Friday. A panel that included the chief operating officers of the Atlanta Regional Commission...
Bomb squad responds after homeowner finds Civil War-era object in backyard: Marietta Police
MARIETTA, Ga. — The Cobb County Police Bomb Squad is responding on Monday evening after a homeowner found a Civil War-era object in her backyard, authorities said. According to Marietta Police, all of Barnes Mill Road from Wallace to Souring was temporarily closed as...
Metro Atlanta schools strengthening security after deadly Apalachee High School shooting
Multiple Metro Atlanta schools have been working to strengthen security after the deadly Apalachee High School shooting.
Woman says city employee at home in bathrobe live streamed her personal info during...
She said minutes after that call, she received a voicemail from a woman in Chicago who saw the live stream.
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat ordered to pay $43K
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat will have to pay $43,000 to the State Ethics Commission for campaign finance law violations, related to his 2020 election campaign.
Georgia Tech students revolutionize food distribution for local nonprofit
Georgia Tech students developed a notification system that alerts NCM staff when the Atlanta Community Food Bank has needed items, allowing for cost-effective bulk purchases. The students redesigned NCM's warehouse, increasing storage capacity from 33 to 56 pallet spaces,...
Mayor Andre Dickens says fixing MARTA will be a ‘big push’ in 2025
The Atlanta business community and Mayor Andre Dickens expressed concern about the state of MARTA, and they vowed that the transit agency would be a top priority in 2025. MARTA was a focus of the Dec. 13 meeting of the highly influential Atlanta Committee for Progress (ACP), an...
Hundreds of Georgia quilters make gifts for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta families
KENNESAW, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hundreds of Georgia quilters came together to make gifts for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta families. The bereavement diapers, scent pads and “Beads of Courage” bags were delivered on Monday. Sewing is an intentional practice. There are no...
Driver arrested after high-speed chase along GA 400
A driver is behind bars after leading police on a chase through two metro Atlanta cities.
