New mayors sworn in across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cities across metro Atlanta welcomed new leadership this week as mayors were sworn into office. East Point Mayor Keisha Chapman was sworn in Saturday at Tri-Cities High School. Chapman is the city’s 35th mayor. The city manager said the council is ready to get to work.
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Collision on I-75/85 in Atlanta Claims One Life, Injures Others
A multi-vehicle accident occurred yesterday morning on the southbound I‑75/85 expressway near University Avenue. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the collision happened around 2:38 a.m., involved multiple vehicles, and resulted in the death of one woman. Preliminary investigation indicates that a...
3 Chicago friends attempt to set Guinness World Record on MARTA
ATLANTA (WSAV) — Three friends from Chicago are in Atlanta this week with one goal in mind: setting a Guinness World Record on MARTA. The trio attempted to visit every MARTA rail station in the shortest amount of time, traveling across the entire system in a single day. Their journey took them to all 38 […]
3 shot near East Point MARTA station
MARTA police are investigating after three people were shot on Sunday afternoon.
Attorney General announces 3 accused of trafficking missing Georgia teenagers
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday that three people were indicted on charges related to human trafficking missing teenagers.
Georgia lawmakers revive bill to cap rent hikes for seniors on fixed incomes
The bill would cap rent increases at 10% over two years for seniors 62+ who rely on social security. Georgia lawmakers are once again taking aim at rising rent costs for seniors, filing a bill that would limit how much landlords can increase rent costs for those age 62 and older who rely primarily on Social Security.
Legendary Grateful Dead founding member, guitarist Bob Weir dies at 78
The legendary band was founded in 1965 in California’s Bay Area and was disbanded in 1995.
Early Morning Shooting on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Leaves One Critically Injured as Suspect...
A dispute on Auburn Avenue NE last Friday morning escalated into violence, leaving a man critically injured from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred near 359 Auburn Avenue NE. Atlanta Police Department officers responded after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. According to the Atlanta Police Department,...
‘Heavily armed drug dealer, illegal alien’ each get over 10 years in prison
The United States Department of Justice says Michael Dwayne Banks and Victor Valente-Reynoso have each been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms possessions.
Black men gather for mental health discussion in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — People gathered in Atlanta to promote mental health during the “State of the Black Man” event. The event, which took place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, located at 101 Auburn Ave NE, aimed to bring Black men together to discuss mental health and community support.
