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UNION CITY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police in Union City are asking for the public’s help locating a missing girl. Union City police say Dajah Bussell, 15, was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17. Bussell is 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs around 111...

An African American bookstore that’s been an important part of Atlanta for more than three decades is closing.

On the day Cierra Danae Whitaker was arrested in Atlanta, police said she tried to avoid capture by hiding in an attic.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Beginning Thursday, Georgia motorists will have the opportunity to purchase new “America First” license plates. That provision is one of a host of new Georgia laws that take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The new specialty vehicle license plates display an...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Fulton County Superior Court judge denied bond Tuesday for a Bojangles shift manager accused of murdering a coworker’s father. Senior Judge Alford Dempsey cited Maurice Evans’ potential danger to the community and witnesses as the primary reason for his decision. The ruling follows...

ATLANTA (AP) — A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two dozen monks has made it to...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The woman accused of helping three inmates escape from the DeKalb County Jail earlier this month was also arrested and charged, according to officials. Coverage made by locals, for localsThink of us as your neighbor with a claims department. At PEMCO, we’re the insurance you get.PEMCO |

Conyers, GA – On Sunday, December 28, 2025, Conyers Police responded to a shooting at 259 Odyssey Turn in the Callaway Crossing neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found 34-year-old Kadarin Ridley of Monticello lying on the sidewalk two houses away with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene,...

Beginning Thursday, pet owners in DeKalb County will be required to register litters belonging to dogs, cats and even domestic rabbits. Additionally, there are new restrictions on number of litters in a 12-month period.

Atlanta’s Black churches stand as pillars of faith, resilience, and community. These historic institutions have not only provided spiritual guidance but have also served as centers of social justice and education throughout the city’s history. Watch Night Service, a deeply cherished tradition, offers a unique...