High fire danger issued as New Year’s Eve celebrations are expected
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high fire danger alert for central and parts of north Georgia. In the region White, Hall, Forsyth, Banks, Gwinnett, Jackson, and Barrow Counties are all under high fire danger for Wednesday afternoon into early evening as New Year's fireworks are expected. The...
Animal officials urge caution after rise in rabies cases
The spread of rabies can happen more easily than many people realize.
NGMC Gainesville announces first baby born in the new year
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville has announced the first baby born under their roof at the start of the new year. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by Emily Kerns with Northeast Georgia health System. "Hudson, the first baby born at NGMC Gainesville - and the first in Hall...
Fireworks ignite front yard of home next to children’s clinic in DeKalb County
A camera captured fireworks out of control, igniting flames in a neighbor’s yard right next to a Children’s Hospital clinic – one of several dangerous situations during New Year’s celebrations across metro Atlanta.
Forsyth County church roof, steeple collapse in early morning fire
A church near the Cumming Fairgrounds in Forsyth County burned early in the morning on Thursday.
Buddhist monk hit by car during peace walk reunites with fellow monks in metro...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Buddhist monk who was hit by a car during the Walk for Peace in November is back home in metro Atlanta – just in time for the other monks to visit him while passing through Gwinnett county. On Nov. 11, Phra-Ajarnh...
UGA student seriously hurt in skiing accident. It could cost his family $150,000 to...
This tragedy happened during a skiing trip two weeks ago near the University of Colorado.
CAUGH ON CAMERA | Thieves target Snellville businesses overnight New Year’s Day
SNELLVILLE, Ga. — For some small business owners in Gwinnett County, 2026 began with shattered glass, stolen cash and an expensive mess waiting behind locked doors. Thieves targeted three businesses inside a Snellville shopping center anchored by Publix along Centerville Rosebud Road early New Year’s Day, breaking...
Uber driver’s body left in road on New Year’s; 15-year-old charged with murder in...
A 15-year-old has been charged as an adult with murder after Lawrenceville police used Ring camera footage to track down the person who killed an Uber driver in an apparent carjacking.
11 Enormous Thrift Stores Across Georgia That Turn Browsing into an All-Day Stop
Step inside Georgia’s thrift store giants, where every aisle hides a new treasure. From vintage fashion to quirky home décor, these colossal shops turn a casual browse into a full-day adventure. The thrill isn’t just in what you find — it’s in the hunt. One minute you’re admiring...
