Child dies in southeast Atlanta shooting
An investigation is underway after a child died in a shooting Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Two arrested for murder of 3-year-old Armani Lyons, police say
ATLANTA - Two people are behind bars facing murder charges after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in southwest Atlanta last weekend. Atlanta homicide investigators established probable cause to arrest 71-year-old Barbara Edwards and 35-year-old Jermaine Hardeman in connection with the death of 3-year-old Armani Lyons. Both suspects are...
2 men show up at Grady Memorial Hospital with gunshot wounds, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men with gunshot wounds came to Grady Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning, Atlanta police said. The men are expected to recover. Officers said they won’t cooperate with investigators, refusing to say where or how the shooting happened. The investigation into the...
One person dead following shooting incident in Georgia
GEORGIA — Authorities are investigating after a 12-year-old boy died following a shooting Saturday afternoon in southeast Atlanta, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Lathrop Street SE at approximately 1:49 p.m. after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported […] The post One person dead following shooting...
New Funwoody restaurant, World Cup Popsicle flavors and more from Atlanta’s food scene
A new European-style tea room opened, Atlanta's airport was recognized for its food, a Buckhead espresso bar has closed and more.
Atlanta Benz Owners Say Their Luxury SUVs Suddenly Went Up in Flames
Two Metro Atlanta Mercedes owners say their SUVs suddenly caught fire without warning, one while in motion and another minutes after pulling into a doctor's office. Both owners say the company inspected at least one of the vehicles and reported finding no defect, even as dozens of other drivers have reported similar blazes.
Man accused of strangling woman arrested after SWAT standoff in Cobb neighborhood
A man is in custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff, according to police.
Ticket purchase deadline for all prizes in 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway extended
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway ticket deadline has been extended. Those who buy a ticket have until April 24 to qualify to win all of the prizes. This is something new for this year’s giveaway. Typically, at least one prize drops off...
Walter Reeves, Georgia gardening guru, has died at age 74
Walter Reeves spread his gardening gospel on WSB radio and through The Atlanta Journal-Constitution over a span of decades.
Family pleads for return of stolen Yorkies.
A Clayton County family is offering a reward for their two stolen Yorkie-mixed dogs after a promising lead turned into a "hostage" situation following a FaceTime call.
