Little Boy Rewrites Letter to Santa to Ask For Help for Homeless Former Teacher
Seven-year-old James transformed his Christmas desire into a chance for a life-changing encounter for his former teacher, Mr. Williams, who was facing illness and homelessness, in a heartwarming act of empathy and compassion. The narrative took place at the Atlanta Christkindl...
Local mom uses Diaper Drive to help moms in need during the holidays
It's not something many think about, but buying diapers is expensive. A local mother has made it her mission to provide them for those in need during the holiday season.
Atlanta Airport travelers erupt into cheers as little girl arrives from Gaza
An injured 12-year-old girl from Gaza arrives in Atlanta for cheers as she prepares for serious medical treatment.
Morningside Lenox-Park serial burglars arrested
Residents of the Morningside Lenox-Park neighborhood in Atlanta may sleep easier knowing the burglars who allegedly struck their homes again again are finally behind bars.
Cobb Humane Society Acquired by Atlanta Humane Society
The Atlanta Humane Society announced it has merged with the Cobb Humane Society through a nonprofit acquisition. As of Dec. 1, the Humane Society of Cobb County will now operate its shelter under the umbrella of the Atlanta Humane Society in a move meant to provide a stronger...
Two “Best Friends” dead after Saturday morning shooting in DeKalb County
Police say two friends are dead after a shooting on Brandenberry Drive in DeKalb County Saturday afternoon.
Atlanta elementary school kids experience the magic of Atlanta Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Ballet is wowing school children across the metro with a magical performance of “The Nutcracker.”. On a Tuesday morning in mid-December, one by one hundreds of Atlanta elementary school children filed into the Cobb Energy...
Police: Man stabbed to death in downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police said a 54-year-old man was stabbed to death in downtown Atlanta early Saturday morning. Atlanta police said they responded to a person stabbed near the 100 block of Trinity Avenue SW around 4:24 a.m. Officers reportedly found a...
BioLab fire: How likely is closure – and more unanswered questions
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. People living around the BioLab chemical plant in Rockdale County are grappling with fear and anger over whether they will face lingering health effects, or water or soil contamination, from...
Fort Eisenhower reports lockdown amid emergency
A lockdown was initiated at Fort Eisenhower as emergency officials responded to an unspecified threat Saturday morning. The post issued an urgent alert on its official Facebook page, urging people on the base to follow lockdown procedures. The message advised those in danger to...