Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026
Casual Market Atlanta expands outdoor living experience for 2026. Registration is now open for the 2026 edition of Casual Market Atlanta, taking place July 21-23 and Sept. 15-18 at AmericasMart Atlanta. Casual Market Atlanta brings together 150-plus permanent showrooms and temporary exhibits representing the largest concentration of outdoor living brands...
Jamaica and Atlanta Move to Strengthen Ties in Trade, Investment , Tourism and Culture
ATLANTA, Georgia — Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, held high-level talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Sunday as both sides explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment, trade and cultural exchange. The meeting, held at the Buckhead Club...
Rapper Accused of Attempted Murder, Could Face 25 Years to Life
An Atlanta rapper has been arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting a teenager at a Florida beach. He reportedly performed at a local nightclub just hours after the shooting. Donald “Jayy Wick” Anderson was arrested in connection with a shooting in Panama City Beach, Fla., the Bay...
Former High Museum of Art COO charged in $600K theft headed for lengthy, negotiated...
Editor’s note: This is an update that adds more context to an ongoing court case that we initially reported on in March. A passion for music and guitars has landed an Atlanta-based nonprofit executive in federal court. Just a few months after an internal investigation at the High Museum...
YMCA of Metro Atlanta Opens Summer Day Camps Across 18 Locations
Families across metro Atlanta are running out of time to secure a spot in one of the most affordable summer camp options in the region. The YMCA of Metro Atlanta says limited openings remain at its 2026 Summer Day Camps, which will run at 18 locations spread across eight counties this summer.
Dog the Bounty Hunter: Duane Chapman spotted in Cobb County
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Duane "Dog" Chapman joined law enforcement on the streets of Cobb County on Wednesday to help bring a person to justice. Duane Chapman, famously known as "Dog the Bounty Hunter," was active in Cobb County on Thursday. He was seen working with local law enforcement to bring a man into custody.
2 women, multiple juveniles face charges, petitions for brawl outside metro Atlanta high school
A Tuesday afternoon brawl in metro Atlanta led to two arrests and multiple juveniles facing potential criminal petitions.
Woman shot multiple times in drug deal gone bad, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot multiple times overnight Thursday after she showed up at a home to purchase marijuana, Atlanta police said. At 12:35 a.m., officers arrived at a home in the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue SW after receiving a call about a person being shot.
As Atlanta struggles to implement a 2024 blight tax, DeKalb rolls out its own
When Atlanta leaders passed the most aggressive blight tax in Georgia in 2024, they pitched it as a way to crack down on neglected properties, while generating revenue for affordable housing. “Make no mistake about it: This is a war on blight,” District 3 City Councilmember Byron Amos, who authored...
LIVE UPDATES: Tornado watch issued for north Georgia ahead of strong, potentially severe storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Metro Atlanta and north Georgia are bracing for a strong system expected to bring showers, thunderstorms and possibly even tornadoes on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Most of north Georgia is currently under a Level 2, or slight, risk for severe weather. Damaging winds...

















