MARTA new fare payment system begins
ATLANTA — Saturday marked big changes for MARTA riders. The company's new 'better Breeze' system went live, meaning fares were collected at locations where faregates were previously open during the transition. Despite Saturday being the day the new payment system was fully implemented, most MARTA stations still do not...
Best Mother’s Day Brunch in Atlanta (and More): Discover Your 3rd Spot
If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day brunch in Atlanta that goes beyond the usual flowers-and-mimosas routine, I found a hidden gem that completely surprised us in the best way possible: Your 3rd Spot, tucked inside the vibrant Chattahoochee Food Works area. This is not your typical...
Mattie’s Call issued for missing 72-year-old Decatur man
DeKalb County police are searching for a missing 72-year-old man who was last seen in Decatur earlier today. What’s Happening: A Mattie’s Call has been issued for 72-year-old Jerald Bailey. He was last seen before 10:30 a.m. today leaving the 2800 block of Monticello Place in Decatur. What’s...
800 orders of Chick-fil-A mac and cheese resulted in $80K theft by former employee,...
A former employee of Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A returned to his former workplace to steal more than $80,000, police say.
Two apartment buildings go up in flames in NW Atlanta
Atlanta Firefighters battled two apartment building fires at the Azalea Gardens complex, late Saturday night.
Woman describes violent attack, robbery in broad daylight at Piedmont Park
A woman says she was attacked, robbed and sexually violated in broad daylight while sitting in Piedmont Park last weekend, one of Atlanta’s most popular public spaces.
The 20th Taste of East Cobb festival: A special celebration
The rain stopped early Saturday morning and the sun came out for the 20th Taste of East Cobb. The weather couldn’t have been more ideal, as attendees enjoyed tasty bites provided by local restaurants, listened to music from local school jazz bands and took in a picture-perfect spring weekend day at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.
Police: Chamblee Walmart closes early after suspect starts fire inside store
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A suspect is in jail after starting a fire inside a Walmart in Chamblee, police in DeKalb say. The incident took place at the store located at 1871 Chamblee Tucker Road. Officers received a call that a man was in an aisle near the bathroom items,...
Nightmare On James Jackson Parkway As Child Hit And Left Fighting For Life
A northwest Atlanta roadway turned into a trauma scene Friday night after a child was struck by a vehicle and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, authorities said. Atlanta police said the collision happened just after 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of James Jackson Parkway NW and Browntown Road NW. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the child to a...
Police investigating shooting that left woman injured in Decatur
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a shooting that took place Saturday morning in Decatur. The shooting took place in the 2000 block of Castlegate Terrace, officials said. When officers arrived, they found a woman suffering from a minor injury. She told investigators that someone fired...

















