Mother arrested after kidnapping her 4 children, South Fulton police say
A woman was arrested by South Fulton police on Saturday after they say she kidnapped her four children.
Family loses home to morning blaze, DeKalb County fire says
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A family is without a home Sunday morning after it was destroyed by fire in DeKalb County, according to officials. The fire took place on 4313 Ward Bluff Court in Ellenwood. Firefighters and homeowners told Atlanta News First it started just before 7 a.m., as people inside...
Clark Atlanta student’s mural debuts at Conyers Target
A Clark Atlanta University senior from Douglasville has won a national art competition and unveiled her mural, “Music Powers This City,” at the Target store in Conyers — part of a series featuring HBCU artists whose work honors Atlanta’s cultural impact on mus.
‘Smoky odor’ causes Delta flight to return to Atlanta airport
A Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Atlanta to Los Angeles returned to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a smoky odor was detected in the cabin, officials said.
Atlanta artist completes vibrant three-day mural at The Hub Athens Apartments
Atlanta-based muralist George F. Baker III and associate artist Jaleel Wimbush put down their spray cans and paint markers after putting the finishing touches on a vibrant mural at Hub Athens Apartments on the afternoon of Oct. 17. Together with Secret Walls Campus Beautification Program and the paint company POSCA,...
Cobb County dentist found safe after disappearing for several days
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear, and the authorities have released no further details at this time.
Community celebrates 25th anniversary of Atlanta icon Ludacris’ Back for the First Time album
ATLANTA — Before Ludacris became a global superstar, a Grammy-winning rapper, and a Hollywood actor, he was Christopher Brian Bridges, a young man who was willing to show the world that he was serious about accomplishing his dreams. Ludacris’ musical journey began as a kid, heavily influenced by hip-hop...
‘There’s no checks and balances:’ Georgia homeowners want better way to vet contractors
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — We’ve all heard the horror stories — a home remodel that drags on for months, jobs that never get finished, or projects that fall apart right after you pay the bill. Consumer advocates say every year, home repair complaints are among the most common.
Gangster Disciple member shot, killed 2 men after being ‘disrespected’ during pool party
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office said it has worked hard to come down hard on gangs.
21-year-old man found lying dead on I-75
Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was found lying on Interstate 75 northbound Saturday night.
