Greyhound parent company announces 2 new routes from Atlanta
Flix North America, the parent company of FlixBus and Greyhound, announced the launch of new bus routes from Atlanta, establishing the city as a key network hub in the Southeast.
Boy fatally shot in Cartersville, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A boy is dead after he was shot in Cartersville on Sunday, according to police. Officers were responding to an unknown problem at 29 Weaver Street when they found the boy with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he died.
Community fighting to get historical cemetery cleaned up, which has fallen into ruin
The cemetery is home to a first-of-its-kind memorial to holocaust victims.
Busted: A Dormitory Sneak-In Gone Wrong
In a recent incident, a student from Spellman was caught attempting to gain unauthorized access to a dormitory using another student's card. The incident, which was shared on social media, occurred when the student was spotted by security handing over the card to the girl. The card was subsequently confiscated,...
warming centers opening in metro Atlanta as temperatures drop into 20s
DeKalb County officials are preparing to open warming centers beginning Sunday evening through Tuesday.
Organization provides cash relief to families impacted by loss of SNAP benefits
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Millions of American families are still waiting for their SNAP benefits as food pantries are continuing to see an increase in need. But more and more organizations are stepping in to help as the impacts of a government shutdown continue. GiveDirectly is an organization...
Suspect involved in DeKalb County manhunt arrested in Georgia
The suspect involved in a DeKalb County manhunt last week has been arrested in Georgia, authorities say.
Funeral plans made for woman found shot to death in Duluth shopping center parking...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the woman who was found shot to death in the parking lot of a Duluth shopping center. Elajia Johnae Whitley’s funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home in Conyers. A public viewing...
Elizabeth Baptist Church feeds thousands amid SNAP pause
Elizabeth Baptist Church fed around 5,000 people Saturday through its Operation Uplift food drive, responding to growing food insecurity amid the government shutdown. Senior Pastor Craig Oliver said the church expanded its outreach as families struggle with rising costs and paused SNAP benefits. The church partnered...
Man accused of stealing mail arrested at Burger King in Cobb County
Orlando Nixon was arrested in Mableton on Wednesday after police said they found him in possession of multiple pieces of stolen mail, including credit cards.

















