Vehicles damaged by gunfire in DeKalb County neighborhood
Police in DeKalb County said they are investigating after several vehicles were damaged by gunfire in a neighborhood Saturday night. Around 6:50 p.m, DeKalb County police said they responded to a reported shooting in the 13000 block of Fairington Ridge Circle, which is at a condo community in Lithonia. Though a...
Man Jailed in Rome for Multipe Drug, Gun Charges
Rodney Bernard Ooten, 25 of Atlanta, was arrested in Rome after police said they found him with an assortment of drugs and a gun. Police said that Ooten, a convicted felon, was found with THC vapes, marijuana, and a firearm in his car. Reports added that the items were found...
Veteran who spent years homeless finds hope at Atlanta Veterans Village
At 49, after a painful divorce, losing her job of 15 years, and surviving domestic violence, Etoyi Ford found herself without a home and without hope.
Woman found safe after calling 911 to report she was ‘in trouble,’ South Fulton...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman who went missing after calling 911 on Saturday morning has been found safe. At around 4:30 a.m., 31-year-old Ebonyi Lawson told dispatchers she was “in trouble,” according to the police department. Officers haven’t been able to contact or find her since.
Monk who lost leg while walking for peace returns to Georgia, honored at temple
A Buddhist monk who was seriously injured while walking for peace through Texas is back in Georgia.
Traffic stop on I-20 leads to arrest, 12-pound cocaine seizure in north Georgia
During the traffic stop, Morgan County deputies observed a THC vape in plain view.
Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on I-285 in DeKalb County on Christmas Night
An unfortunate incident occurred on Christmas night as a man in his 40s lost his life after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 285 in DeKalb County. DeKalb County Police responded to the scene near Memorial Drive shortly before 10:30 p.m., where they discovered the man with severe injuries. He was pronounced...
Man shot by his son after argument in southeast Atlanta home
The identity of the victim and current extent of his injury are unknown.
Man Wounded in Overnight Shooting on MLK Jr Dr SW, Atlanta Police Investigate
Early yesterday morning, a man was shot during an altercation on MLK Jr Dr SW in Atlanta. The Atlanta Police Department reported officers responded to the scene at 1:17 a.m. at 3804 MLK Jr Dr SW. The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to a local hospital by Grady EMS.
This Atlanta Meat-And-Three Cafe Serves Southern Plates Locals Say Never Change
Tucked on M.L.K. Jr Drive, Busy Bee Cafe hums with the kind of energy only a true Atlanta institution can claim. Since 1947, this soul food landmark has served plates that feel like home and taste like history. Locals swear the flavors never change, and that is exactly the point. If you crave crispy chicken, silky...
