Atlanta Parents Say Sham Funeral Fundraiser Boasted $16,000 That Never Existed
An Atlanta family says an online copycat hijacked their tragedy, falsely showing that roughly $16,000 had been raised for their 13-year-old son's funeral, money they never saw. Mason Towler, 13, was struck on Interstate 75 near Cleveland Avenue on Jan. 29, 2026, and his parents, Salena Holmes and DeMarko Towler, say...
Heart found nailed to tree at metro Atlanta cemetery not human, police say
Rumors of human remains being nailed to trees in a metro Atlanta cemetery are false.
After Boycotting Target for a Year Black Folks Still Have Questions
Jamal Bryant put a bullseye on Target’s back. One year ago this week, the Atlanta megachurch pastor called on his congregation to take their dollars elsewhere after the retail giant announced it was rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments launched in 2020 in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in...
Woman Claims TSA ‘Forced’ Her to Go Through Airport Security Scanner, Allegedly ‘Destroying’ Her...
In a complaint filed on Feb. 18, Kerri Thomas claims she felt "shock and immediate pain" while walking through the scanner at the Atlanta airport in May 2024
Man shoved kids on bikes into fountain, arrested at Sandy Springs concert, police say
A man is facing charges after he was caught on surveillance video shoving over juveniles who rode past him on their bikes.
Yamaha USA Headquarters Leaving California
Yamaha is restructuring and heading east on account of tariffs. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced plans to relocate its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, in a multi-year transition that will run from late 2026 through the end of 2028. In...
Atlanta Police seize 81 guns in massive crime sting
Atlanta Police recently concluded a major seasonal crime crackdown, resulting in 288 arrests and the seizure of 81 firearms along with over 9,000 grams of narcotics.
Atlanta’s Hands-Down 5 Best Breakfast Restaurants In The Downtown Area, According To Reviews
As far as foodie cities go, Atlanta easily ranks among the best, even if it wasn't named one of the top five foodie cities in 2025. Part of the reason Atlanta has such a robust culinary scene is its diverse population, which brings a wide range of cuisines to the fore.
DeKalb woman says her car was stolen and used in other crimes
She says police told her it was used in three break-ins and three robberies.
Home invasion suspect claimed Buckhead house was his while elderly woman hid inside
An elderly woman locked herself in the bathroom with a gun for hours after a man forced his way into her Buckhead home.
