Decatur GA

ATLANTA — A former federal correctional officer at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta was found guilty last week in a smuggling and bribery case in which he'd been accused of aiding an elaborate scheme to build a mail-room of sorts for contraband drop-offs. According to the government, Patrick Shackelford...

The city of Atlanta is known for many things, such as having the largest aquarium in America, being the home of Coca-Cola, and being the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. However, as anyone who lives in or around the city knows, Atlanta should also be regarded as something of a chicken wing capital. While hot wings were created in Buffalo, they're especially enjoyed...

[Disclosure: Melissa Marten does part-time ad sales for the Cobb County Courier]. A lawsuit, filed in November 2024 by two Cobb County parents alleging their First Amendment rights were violated at a school board meeting by Cobb County School District staff members, will move forward following U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross’ denial of the district’s motion to dismiss.

In Atlanta, you never know who you’re going to come across, even in church.

Atlanta Dream singed two-time All-Star Angel Reese, acquiring her from the Chicago Cksy in a trade for the Dream’s 2027 and 2028 first-round picks.

Some restaurants feel less like a place to eat and more like a place to return to, and Murphy’s Restaurant is exactly that. In Atlanta’s Virginia-Highland neighborhood, this longtime favorite has been serving the community since 1980 with a steady focus on comfort, quality, and genuine hospitality. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the kind of space where conversations linger and meals feel unhurried...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - The DeKalb County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman last seen earlier this week. Police say 75-year-old Linda Atkinson was last seen Tuesday, March 31, in the 1000 block of Creste Lane. Atkinson is described as about 5...

Four teenagers were shot Sunday night in southwest Atlanta, prompting an active investigation by police. It happened near Sparks and Lee streets. Marc Teichner reporting.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of a 21-year-old with 31 outstanding criminal warrants. On Mar. 31, Davion Jermaine Knox was arrested in connection with an alleged drive-by shooting that took place in Lithonia two years ago. According to warrants, the DeKalb County...

Weekend mornings in Atlanta tend to start a little earlier when Thumbs Up Diner is the destination. This longtime favorite has built its reputation on simple, satisfying breakfast food that keeps people coming back year after year. The menu leans into Southern comfort, with fluffy pancakes, stone ground grits, and fresh squeezed juice that make each plate feel both hearty and familiar.