‘Train-related incident’ shuts down road in Union City
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Union City police are asking the public to avoid a road after a “train-related incident” on Tuesday morning. The incident happened near the intersection of Highway 29 and Roosevelt Highway. First responders, including the Union City Fire Department and Grady Memorial Hospital staff, are at the scene.
Metro Atlanta sheriff arrested again, months after DUI suspension
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested again, months after he was suspended for driving under the influence in a county vehicle.
Proposal that would bring 900 homeless people to Atlanta community put on pause
The Atlanta City Council has put a temporary pause on a proposal by the Atlanta Mission to convert a Westside skatepark into a housing complex for people experiencing homelessness.
Metro Atlanta 5th grader has missed more than a full school year
A Cobb County mother is facing charges for her children missing more than 300 days of school.
‘Ridiculous’: 4-hour lines for seniors, disabled at MARTA HQ to get access to transportation
MARTA riders lined up at headquarters Station to get new Breeze cards loaded up were met with an unfortunate experience and long delays.
Teen possibly abducted, being held against her will, APD says
Ahnylah Robertson left home on Sunday night and later said she was being held against her will.
Gwinnett County police officer charged in domestic dispute
(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 4, 2026) – Gwinnett County officer arrested following a domestic dispute. On May 1, 2026, Gwinnett County Police responded to a domestic dispute and identified one of the involved parties as Gwinnett County Police Officer Renee Downer. Officers determined Downer and the victim were formerly in a relationship, had recently separated, and were still living together as the victim prepared to move...
Georgia Ports Authority’s new ‘Inland Port’ opens, expected to reduce Atlanta area truck traffic
This new infrastructure provides direct rail service five days a week between northeast Georgia and Savannah, serving as an alternative to a 600-mile roundtrip truck route.
Jovita Moore mural artist says seeing it painted over ‘is tough’
Artist Tommy Bronx expresses disappointment over the removal of his mural honoring Jovita Moore. Bellwood Coffee vows to make it right.
Police searching for missing mother last seen dropping off infant son at babysitter’s home
Atlanta police are searching for a missing mother, Shykecia Hayes, last seen dropping off her infant son at a babysitter's on April 8.

















