Gov. Brian Kemp signs budget including $2 billion in income, property tax relief
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gov. Brian Kemp signed his last budget as Georgia’s 83rd chief executive on Tuesday. Last week, Kemp’s amended fiscal year 2026 budget, HB 973, cleared the Georgia General Assembly. It includes $2 billion in income and property tax relief, Kemp said, and also paves the way for the...
Luxury dine-in theater chain, famed for chef-driven food and drinks, files for bankruptcy
A luxury dine-in theater chain with 100 screens across eight states is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is looking to sell its assets. IPIC Theaters has filed papers in the Southern District of Florida, announcing it will continue to operate during the process. The announcement comes a week...
Stone Mountain woman sentenced to life for killing ex-boyfriend
A 29-year-old DeKalb County woman has been sentenced to life in prison plus five years after being convicted in the 2020 shooting death of her former boyfriend.
Staffing Cuts at Atlanta VA Raise Concerns for Black Veterans Who Rely on It...
When Ed Anderson walks into the Atlanta VA Medical Center, he doesn’t just see a hospital. He sees the place that once saved his life. “I can say with no shame in my voice that the VA mental health care saved my life more than 20, 25 years ago,” said the 71-year-old Air Force veteran.
Wayfair sets opening date for Atlanta store
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Wayfair fans, your wait is coming to an end. Furniture retailer Wayfair announced it will open its second store, this one in Atlanta, on March 31 at 10 a.m. Grand opening festivities will kick off April 17 at 10 a.m., they said, and...
Gwinnett Schools respond to concerns over Lifetouch’s Epstein links
The district says it understands parents' concerns about student privacy after speculation spread online about the school photography company's corporate ownership.
Person of interest wanted in connection with human trafficking probe at Sandy Springs spas
Sandy Springs police are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman they want to question in connection with an ongoing human trafficking investigation.
Deadly Duluth Highway traffic crash | What we know
DULUTH, Ga. - Police are investigating a deadly crash along Duluth Highway just west of downtown Duluth. What we know: — The crash happened near the intersection of Frankie Lane near Duluth High School. According to the Duluth Police Department, one person died in the collision. Traffic was diverted...
Home Depot employees return to office at Cobb headquarters after layoffs
CUMBERLAND — In the wake of issuing hundreds of employee layoffs and a return-to-office initiative, The Home Depot said the company is still on track to create an additional 250 jobs in Cobb County as part of an expansion of its headquarters in Vinings. In an update to the Development Authority of Cobb County — which...
The Disappearance of Stephanie Carr
36 year old Stephanie Carr was last seen in Jonesboro, Georgia on November 28, 2015. She was last seen getting dropped off at the Burger King located at 6457 Tara Boulevard. On November 28, 2015, Stephanie Carr was last seen being dropped off at the Burger King located at 6457 Tara Boulevard in Jonesboro, Georgia....
