Deputy arrested, allegedly used patrol car in burglary
A Fulton County deputy has been placed on leave and is accused of burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s Buckhead apartment using his marked patrol car. Authorities say he stole perfume, clothing, and a handgun, later attempting to sell the items on Facebook.
Atlanta’s Ultimate Wing Guide: The Best Spots for Flats, Drums, and Lemon Pepper Wet
No claim ignites a feud in Atlanta quite like “best wings.” Flats or drums, wet or dry, sauced or naked, we have opinions, and we have them loudly. Lemon pepper wet is the city’s official flavor, and if you’ve spent any time here, you’ve definitely stepped over a rogue chicken bone on the sidewalk. In […] The post...
Kroger manager was fired for ‘violating company policy’ after protecting an elderly coworker from...
A former Kroger manager in DeKalb County says he did what most people would hope a decent supervisor would do in a chaotic and dangerous moment: he stepped in when an elderly co-worker was being attacked by suspected shoplifters in the parking lot.
DeKalb County Schools updates list of schools that could close
DeKalb County Schools updated the district’s plans to close or consolidate schools to address declining enrollment. The district first released a list of 27 schools that could close or convert to another school level in February. On Friday, the district updated the list with a second scenario. A third and final...
Atlanta Cops Nab Alleged Lottery-Heist Couple With Baby In The Backseat
Atlanta police say a January convenience store break-in that stripped roughly $5,000 in cash, hundreds of lottery tickets and several packs of cigarettes from the shelves has now led to a pair of arrests, with a baby reportedly riding along for the aftermath. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers...
Pain at the pump as truck drivers deal with high diesel costs
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Thursday, truck drivers at the Petro truck stop on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway in Northwest Atlanta were filling up their tanks and shared that these diesel prices have made it much more expensive to do their job. Like Terrence Thompson, who has...
Dr. Cynthia Simmons Turner Named DCSD Social Worker of the Year
Dr. Cynthia Simmons Turner, a 42-year veteran in education, has been honored as the DeKalb County School District’s 2025–2026 School Social Worker of the Year. She received the award during the district’s annual Social Work Services celebration.
If You Love Hot Dogs, These 13 Georgia Restaurants Serve The State’s Best
Georgia knows how to do hot dogs right. From classic all-beef franks to creative gourmet creations, the state offers incredible spots where hot dog lovers can find their next favorite bite. Whether you’re craving a traditional Chicago-style dog or something uniquely Southern, these restaurants across Georgia deliver...
Fire destroys donated goods at southwest Atlanta Goodwill
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Donated items intended to help others were destroyed when a fire broke out at a Goodwill thrift store on Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta late Thursday night. The fire started around 10:30 p.m., destroying one storage trailer parked against the building and badly...
Atlanta police prepare for another ‘teen takeover’ weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police say they are preparing for another “teen takeover” this weekend. Last month, officers increased patrols and allocated additional resources ahead of a planned “takeover” in the Beltline corridor. “These takeovers need to stop,” said Atlanta Police Department...
