Man accused of killing firefighter and wife was ‘obsessed’ with their house, police say
Matthew Lanz, a college student, is on trial for allegedly breaking into the home of firefighter Justin Hicks and his wife, Amber Hicks, in the Acworth neighborhood and killing them.
All Georgia SNAP recipients should have full benefits restored ‘by early next week,’ officials...
LILBURN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Tuesday, the state continued to restore the accounts of Georgia SNAP recipients with funds that had been halted during the government shutdown. “I got my benefits back in a trickle,” said Suzie Moore, a SNAP recipient in Lawrenceville. Moore, 74, said...
Gwinnett mom believes her daughter’s ‘accidental’ death was no accident
Nina Ramirez, 19, was shot in the head during a sleepover last month and died.
Man shoots and kills 19-year-old robber at gas station in Atlanta
COVINGTON, GA — A would-be robber is dead after an exchange of gunfire with his intended victim. DeKalb police spokesman Blaine Clark says 19-year-old Tristan Mays approached another man outside a Covington Highway gas station, but that man was also armed and they both fired at each other. Mays...
Family Statement on the Updated Condition of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
The family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., wishes to clarify his current medical condition following inaccurate media reports. Reverend Jackson is in stable condition and is breathing without the assistance of machines. He remains under the care of physicians as he manages progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a...
Piccadilly To Open First Drive-Thru at Decatur Restaurant
In a city where traffic jams are common time-wasters, Piccadilly Cafeteria is serving up a game-changer for hungry Atlantans on the go. After months of anticipation, the beloved Southern staple is set to unveil its first-ever drive-thru To-Go window this Friday, November 21, transforming the classic cafeteria...
Atlanta community helps reunite woman with her dog
A woman experiencing homelessness made the tough decision to surrender or dog to an animal shelter. The community stepped up to help them reunite.
‘Unity Dinner’ at Clark Atlanta brings Black, Jewish students together to fight against hate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Monday night, an event was held in Atlanta to encourage college students to become allies against hate. It’s the central mission behind the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate. A “Unity Dinner” was held at Clark Atlanta University, bringing together students from the...
Salesforce announces major expansion plan in Georgia, will bring hundreds of jobs
A global leader in AI powered customer relationship management announces a multi-million dollar investment to expand its presence in Georgia.
Would-be robber identified after being killed in gunfight at DeKalb County gas station
The surviving victim is not going to face charges.
