Man’s body pulled from Lake Lanier, officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man’s body was pulled from Lake Lanier on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said. The Forsyth County Fire Department said they responded to Bamby Road around 2 p.m. after the 64-year-old man’s body was found in the water near a private dock.
105-year-old Atlanta civil rights activist honored with church service
ATLANTA - A 105-year-old civil rights icon spent her birthday celebrating at Wheat Street Baptist Church. Valena York Henderson, lovingly called Mother Henderson by those who know her, turned 105 on Sunday. Henderson has belonged to the church for more than 50 years, her family said. There was a huge...
Toddler in comma after driveway accident; family urges awareness
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 2-year-old girl is in the hospital after a tragic accident. Her family is speaking out to hopefully prevent that from happening to someone else. The toddler is named Iris. She and her family live in Douglasville. They were in Cobb County on Thursday when things went horribly wrong.
Tyler Perry Studios looking to expand with mixed-use project, proposal shows
The studios were initially built in 2015 on the grounds of the old Fort McPherson in Southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta woman, ‘pillar of grace and resilience,’ turns 105
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta woman turned 105 years old on Sunday. Friends and family gathered with Valena York Henderson to celebrate her milestone birthday. “Affectionately known as ‘Mother Henderson,’” the great-great grandmother has lived through “monumental changes in America and continues to...
Funeral held for William Hamer, Atlanta’s first Black fire chief
During his tenure, Hamer was praised not only for his leadership but also for his courage in confronting discrimination.
Longtime Georgia activist celebrates 105th birthday
Valena York Henderson, known lovingly in her community as "Mother Henderson," brought in her 105th birthday in the house of the Lord at Wheat Street Baptist Church. She's been a member for over 50 years. FOX LOCAL reporter Kaitlyn Pratt shares highlights from her special day.
Restaurant Secrets You Might Not Know About Applebee’s
Applebee's patrons enjoy the restaurant chain's special and pub-like vibe, but did you know bar and grill used to offer way more than food and drinks?
17-year-old shot in the head in Clayton County
Police say a teenager was shot at a Clayton County home Saturday night
Atlanta-bound Delta fight makes emergency landing at LAX
Two people were shot in Atlanta’s Peoplestown neighborhood on Friday, according to Atlanta police. 2 additional mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Fulton County. Two additional mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile virus in Fulton County, the health department announced Friday. 3, including 2...
