Man struck by MARTA train in downtown Atlanta, officials say
ATLANTA — A man was struck by a MARTA train Saturday morning near a downtown Atlanta station, prompting service disruptions, according to the MARTA Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 10:43 a.m. when an officer riding aboard a train was notified by the train operator that a man was on the tracks.
12-year-old boy shot near Atlanta playground, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 12-year-old boy was shot near a playground at a park in southwest Atlanta on Friday, police said. Atlanta police said the child was shot around 6:20 p.m. at Rosa L. Burney Park and that he was not the intended target. He was...
Fulton County man convicted on 24 counts of animal cruelty
Officers said they found 23 dogs in poor condition at the residence.
Conyers officials shut down data center annexation rumors
CONYERS, Ga. - The City of Conyers released an official statement declaring it will not permit data center development or pursue related land annexations within city limits. The City of Conyers announced it has no plans to pursue land annexation or permit data centers within its borders. Local officials released the st
Gwinnett County police catch accused serial speeder in the act
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of speeding through a Gwinnett County neighborhood again and again was caught in the act by police, the department said. According to officers, police received a complaint about the vehicle, which ran through a stop sign at the same time every morning.
Person riding scooter hit by vehicle in southwest Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person riding a scooter was hit by a vehicle in southwest Atlanta Friday, police said. Police said the incident happened near 490 Whitehall Street SW. The victim is alert, conscious and breathing. The I-20 exit at McDaniel Street SW near the incident...
Braves vs Mets Series Opener in Weather Delay
The Atlanta Braves once again have to deal with some brutal weather, this time at the start of their series against the Mets
Retired Principal: Sandwich Incident Was Final Straw for Tim Ryan
A retired former Sutton Middle School principal says the sandwich incident that preceded Coweta County Commission candidate Tim Ryan’s resignation from Atlanta Public Schools was not an isolated lapse, but the culmination of documented concerns she had been reporting to district officials since his arrival at the schoo
Cleared Forest Park police chief blocked from returning to work by city manager
FOREST PARK, Ga. - A metro Atlanta police chief cleared of wrongdoing in an independent investigation is still waiting to return to his office after the city manager blocked his reinstatement this week. Forest Park police investigation. What we know:. Forest Park Police Chief Brandon Criss was originally fired in...
Popular taco chain shuts down its only Georgia location
A fast-growing taco chain known for its bold flavors and cult following has officially exited Georgia less than two years after entering the market. The move comes as the national…

















