Gwinnett sheriff backs Judge Hatchett publicly
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County Sheriff Kebo Taylor is publicly supporting Judge Glenda Hatchett following a high-profile case involving a former Georgia sheriff. Hatchett was the plaintiff in a case against former Bleckley County Sheriff Kris Coody, who pleaded guilty to sexual battery stemming from a 2022...
DeKalb County Can Right an Egregious Wrong
The swap of 40-acres of Intrenchment Creek Park (ICP) to a private developer never should have happened. Currently, the park land is under threat of being developed as a data center. Over the past five-plus years the swap issue has wound its way through Georgia’s court system. This multi-year effort to protect and...
The Atlanta Spot All Seafood Lovers Should Try At Least Once
Situated in Atlanta is an unassuming seafood joint that serves some of the best fish in Georgia. It's well-known for its blackened grouper sandwich.
The 5 Most Mouth-Watering Buffets In The Atlanta Metro Area
In America, the buffet holds a special place among restaurants. Because Americans are always hungry for a good deal, nothing compares to indulging in an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) smorgasbord. Best of all, these days, buffets are more of a gourmet experience than in decades past. Rather than settling for so-so dishes...
Woman accused of stealing at least 8 luxury cars arrested by Atlanta police
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of stealing several high-end cars from around Atlanta has been arrested. Sharell Reed, 28, faces eight counts of theft by taking auto, one count of theft by taking and one count of concealing the identity of a vehicle. On Feb....
Runaway teen charged with trying to attack woman inside Kroger bathroom
Deputies have charged a teen after a woman used her keys to fight off an attack inside a Kroger bathroom. They said he was reported missing as a runaway.
‘Sad’ news for Goodwill shoppers after bosses confirm donations have been destroyed
GOODWILL leaders have confirmed heaps of donations ranging from toys to kitchen appliances were destroyed. Budget-conscious shoppers were left frustrated after the items were thrown in a massive dumpster – but it wasn’t the chain’s fault. A Georgia Goodwill faced a ruinous fire last week, destroying dozens...
Town Center gambling incident sees four face charges
A mother and son and two others have been charged with crimes related to an alleged gambling incident at Town Center Mall, court records show. Police say Marilyn Carson and her son, Ayden Carson, both of Acworth, made false claims to police after Ayden allegedly gambled during a game with fellow suspects Nicholas...
14-year-old arrested in shooting death of 2 teens in South Fulton, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 14-year-old has been arrested in the shooting deaths of two teens in South Fulton, police said. Keyshawn Hughes, 14, was arrested Sunday in connection with the deaths of 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter and 16-year-old J’Mauri Smarr. Police said the teens were shot March 17 in a...
The Black Mecca’s Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes
This is the first story in a series on “climate gentrification” in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA —...
