Woman wants Atlanta package store to close after nephew’s shooting death
Larricus Alexander died nearly one month ago after he was shot outside a popular package store on Jonesboro Road.
VIDEO: 8 arrested as APD busts alleged citywide larceny ring
Atlanta police say a long-running investigation into larcenies from vehicles across the city led to a major search warrant execution on the city’s west side, ending with multiple arrests, dozens of weapons recovered, and children found living inside the apartment.
Atlanta man sentenced for raping teens he met on Instagram
An Atlanta man was sentenced to decades in federal prison last week, for raping three teenage girls he met through social media.
DeKalb County pauses data center decision as state legislation looms
DeKalb County commissioners voted Tuesday to delay action on proposed regulations for data centers, citing ongoing concerns from residents and uncertainty over potential statewide legislation.
In Metro Atlanta, Data Centers Are Popping Up Everywhere. Here’s Why
As metro Atlanta kicks off 2026, the region’s construction sector finds itself in a peculiar position: bullish on one massive segment while bracing for broader headwinds. Data centers, fueled by the relentless demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, continue to dominate project pipelines and builder...
Savannah mayor responds to Rep. Carter asking for more ICE agents in Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah Mayor Van Johnson held his weekly press conference today, January 27, 2026, and gave updates on several situations in our area, including the shooting between an officer and an individual on the Savannah riverfront and the acid attack in Forsyth Park. Mayor Johnson also took...
Kinship team to open So. Fox in former Va-Hi Farm Burger space in May
Wander through Virginia-Highland on a weekend morning and you can’t miss the massive line weaving through Kinship Butcher & Sundry, with neighbors catching up on gossip as they await Academy Coffee and griddled breakfast sandwiches. There’s so much demand for founders Rachael Pack and Myles Moody’s hospitality that...
Atlanta police search for two suspects accused of shooting woman and child
ATLANTA — Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department’s Aggravated Assault Unit are hoping the public can help them identify a pair of suspects wanted in connection to a shooting that injured a 33-year-old woman and 9-year-old-boy in December. Officers responded to a shooting on 3000 Continental Colony Parkway...
Gwinnett neighbors heard the explosion that knocked their power out
Power crews have been working across the state to get power back on for the thousands of people who lost electricity.
Award-Winning Bagel Shop Is Opening Its First Georgia Location in Atlanta
PopUp Bagels is heading to Georgia, marking its first entry into the Atlanta market. The Atlanta location is set to open next month, with additional Georgia locations planned over the coming years. The brand is known for its hot and whole bagels, an experience that fits neatly into Atlanta’s fast-growing,...

















