Woman hospitalized after shooting at East Atlanta Village homeless encampment, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 48-year-old woman is hospitalized fighting for her life after being shot at a homeless encampment in East Atlanta Village Tuesday morning. The shooting happened shortly before 7:30 a.m. near the corner of Moreland Avenue SE and Metropolitan Avenue SE, according to Atlanta...
Statue of Kermit the Frog gets new home in Atlanta
A lot of green has been given to retailers the past few days, but it’s a different kind of green on the minds of those at one performing arts center in Atlanta.
Escaped Rockdale inmate ordered Uber ride after ditching second stolen car at Publix
An inmate who escaped from Grady Memorial Hospital ditched a stolen car in a Publix parking lot. Deputies say he ordered an Uber to a home in Rockdale County. Timothy Shane, 52, remains on the run after he escaped on Monday morning. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office says Shane should be considered armed and...
Large water main break closes Decatur schools, some DeKalb County students relocated
The City Schools of Decatur announced Monday morning they’d be sending all students home immediately due to a water main break.
MARTA Renames Downtown Station to Reflect Atlanta’s Evolving Entertainment Hub
Atlanta, December 1, 2025 — In a move that acknowledges decades of urban transformation, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority announced this week it will rename one of its busiest downtown stations to better reflect the thriving entertainment corridor it serves. The GWCC/CNN Center Station will become the...
Ex-sheriff’s restraint of man for hours called ‘cruel and unusual conduct’ in landscaping...
A jury was seated late this afternoon in a federal lawsuit against former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill, concerning allegations of misconduct involving a restraint chair.
5 arrested by Brookhaven police after stolen Ohio car found in city with drugs...
Three men from Ohio and two from Georgia were arrested in Brookhaven after officers found a stolen vehicle with drugs and a stolen gun inside.
Woman didn’t know why she was shot in Atlanta neighborhood, police say
Police in Atlanta are searching for clues after a woman was shot Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
Atlanta airport parking is hard to find. Some are choosing unsafe spots
Parking is at a premium at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and that means some drivers are choosing to park in places that may not be safe.
Publix closing in popular shopping district
A Publix store at a popular Atlanta shopping and dining district will be closing this month. Atlantic Station confirmed in a statement that the Publix store’s last day will be on Dec. 27.
