Sheriff says vandalism creates dangerous conditions at jail
Officials with the DeKalb County Jail said they are working on making the environment safer and more secure, as well as more weather-appropriate, after vandalism resulted in multiple broken windows throughout the facility. In November, Sheriff Melody Maddox said jail employees...
‘I smell cologne’ | Armed robbery suspect charged with murder
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kotez Ragland, an armed robbery suspect who was apprehended earlier this month after police noticed the smell of cologne while searching for him and his alleged accomplice, is now facing charges of murder. Ragland and Kentraevious Hunter were...
Man arrested after deadly September shooting inside SW Atlanta grocery store
A 19-year-old has been arrested.
After beating the odds, Atlanta nurse treats babies with same condition
Once a patient at Egleston, she now treats NICU infants with heterotaxy syndrome at Arthur M. Blank Hospital
Families evacuated as College Park apartments go up in flames
College Park fire crews are battling a massive blaze at an apartment complex early Friday.
Atlanta police searching for suspects in shooting near Five Points MARTA Station
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are asking the public for help tracking down three men identified as suspects in a shooting near the Five Points MARTA Station. Officials say the shooting happened around 2:25 p.m. on Nov. 2 in Downtown Atlanta. According to investigators, the three men...
City of Atlanta awarded $3.2 million in federal funds for 11 electric vehicles
The City of Atlanta was chosen to get more than $3 million from the federal government to pay for replacing 11 heavy-duty vehicles used for public works.
DeKalb County Animal Shelter needs your help before considering euthanasia
With an additional 15 dogs housed at the shelter, that brings the count up to 590 dogs.
Shoppers at metro Atlanta Kroger receive an unexpected surprise
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Thanks to our sponsors United Community Bank, and Van Sant Law for making this surprise possible. If you know someone helping others and making a difference in the community, let us know at [email protected].
Area high school marching band gets even more honors
Ahead of the Celebration Bowl on Saturday at The Benz, there will be ESPN’s Band of the Year competition on Friday evening which will feature a familiar local band.