Atlanta Gastroenterology to Pay $4.75M in Kickback Settlement
Atlanta, GA, April 6, 2026: Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates has agreed to pay $4.75 million to resolve federal allegations that it received illegal kickbacks for patient referrals and performed medically unnecessary gastrointestinal pathology testing, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The practice is part of United Digestive, a management services...
3 metro Atlanta teens killed in Florida spring break crash, 1 injured
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. - Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash on Monday while on spring break in Florida, according to a report from Forsyth County News. What we know. Authorities say the teens were traveling along Highway 65 in Franklin County when the crash...
Man airlifted to hospital after being shot in South Fulton, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is in critical condition after being shot near South Fulton apartments Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Police said the shooting happened on the 1900 block of Waycrest Drive, near the Anthem at Riverside Senior Apartments and the Riverside Parc Apartments. The...
Police officer accidentally shoots self in downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta police officer accidentally shot themselves in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night, according to the police department. A spokesperson for Atlanta police said the incident happened on McAfee Street NW. The officer “sustained a self-inflicted non-fatal injury as a result of an...
Gridlock Shock As Metro Atlanta Commute Artery Gets $50 Million Overhaul
One of metro Atlanta’s busiest commute routes is in for a massive makeover, with drivers learning on April 6, 2026, that the corridor is headed for roughly a $50 million overhaul. Early word from officials frames the effort as a major rebuild that could reshape the daily grind for thousands of drivers, although a full plan and timeline are still under wraps.
A Summer Shift at Stone Mountain
A Summer Shift at Stone MountainBig changes are coming to Stone Mountain Park this summer, and many families are paying attention. Nearly 500 workers could lose their jobs in June as the park transitions to new management.The shift comes as a new company steps in to run daily operations. While the park will stay open, […]
Abundance of outdoor music events set for spring
Music lovers of almost all genres and formats can find something that hits their sweet spot throughout DeKalb County in a variety of venues. With temperatures warming—sometimes to more summerlike than springtime—these outdoor musical events are ideal in celebration of spring and the love of music. Sunday Showcase.
Piedmont Park shooting: 911 calls reveal frantic moments after shots fired
ATLANTA - Atlanta police have released 911 audio that details the frantic moments after gunfire erupted in Piedmont Park following 404 Day celebrations on Saturday. The recordings capture a scene of widespread panic and confusion as bystanders scrambled for safety. Witnesses reported gunfire near the park's Charles Allen Gate and...
Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Ground Benefit Raises Record $3.4M for Youth and Veterans Programs
The eighth annual "An Evening to Remember" benefit for Camp Southern Ground has raised over $3.4 million, making it the most successful in the event's history. The exclusive fundraiser took place on March 27 in Atlanta and was attended by about 250 people, with all money raised going directly toward the nonprofit's programs for children, veterans, and military families. The milestone advances Camp Southern Ground's mission of...
New book highlights history of Georgia’s Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area
Jeff Dingler and Brigette Jones are the co-authors of the new book "Images of America: Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area," which is due out Tuesday, April 7th from Arcadia Publishing. The authors say it’s the first book specifically written about the area, and features rare photographs pulled from the Heritage...















