Atlanta opens 57 new affordable housing units on the westside
Atlanta leaders and housing advocates cut the ribbon last week on two new affordable housing projects in the English Avenue neighborhood. Why it matters: The newest 57 units mark another step toward Mayor Andre Dickens' goal to build or preserve 20,000 affordable housing units by 2030. Driving the news: The...
Georgia Winter Storm: Current list of cancellations, closures, changes
ATLANTA - As a winter storm approaches Georgia, several schools, businesses and events are adjusting schedules or announcing cancellations out of caution. Officials say additional changes are possible as the forecast evolves, and residents are encouraged to stay alert for updates. Many school districts have moved to...
Salvation Army cuts ribbon on expanded homeless shelter in Atlanta
It will also house a new Education and Workforce Development Center.
Leave with more: Find unique tastes at Your DeKalb Farmers Market
Listen, I get it. You’re broke, probably tired and the last thing you want to do after pulling an all-nighter in the library is think too hard about food. The predictability of the Dobbs Common Table or the low-effort comfort of a microwaved ramen packet feels tempting, but easy has its limits, and boredom is one of...
Suspect arrested after trying to break into car in Clayton County, police say
A suspect was arrested following an early-morning vehicle break-in call that led to a foot chase and multiple charges in Clayton County.
Drug kingpin in Atlanta sentenced to decades in federal prison
Several members of the organization have already been sentenced to federal prison.
Lawmakers should pass Real ID voting in Georgia, Raffensperger says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One of the candidates hoping to become Georgia’s next governor is calling on lawmakers to require voters to show a Real ID before casting their ballots. Touting his record of making “Georgia the safest and most secure place to vote in the...
Georgia school districts cancel, reschedule weekend events ahead of winter storm
Districts have not canceled class, but many have canceled events over the weekend.
Federally convicted former metro Atlanta mayor appears in court for more charges
The former mayor of Stonecrest, accused of making false statements to run for mayor, could be headed back behind bars.
$11,000 at Sam’s Club, $2,600 at Chick-fil-A: Ex-DeKalb superintendent’s spending on district’s dime
Former DeKalb County Schools superintendent Dr. Devon Horton spent more than $120,000 on his district purchase card in just two years.

















