Officials spark backlash with controversial airport plan: ‘It’s a pretty bad decision’
"Airports need to exist and need to expand." Officials spark backlash with controversial airport plan: 'It's a pretty bad decision' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Georgia Weather Alert: Limited Snow/Rain Ahead for Atlanta, Macon Feb 5–9
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia heads into the Feb 5–9 period under a persistent cold and mostly dry weather pattern, with limited chances for rain or winter precipitation statewide but temperatures running...
Metro Atlanta city closes roads, may close others
The city of Monroe has closed several streets because of poor condition, and may add more to the list.
Georgia city warns against drinking tap water after Atlanta airport fuel spill
ATLANTA (AP) — A town south of Atlanta advised its residents on Friday not to drink their tap water after a fuel spill at Atlanta's airport may have contaminated the Flint River. The city of Griffin, whose water system serves more than 20,000 customers, said water might not be safe to drink even if it was boiled and...
Heavy police presence reported in Gwinnett County, GBI called to assist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An investigation is underway in Gwinnett County on Sunday morning. Officers responded to the 1700 block of E. Park Place Blvd in Stone Mountain. The address matches the location of a Holiday Inn Express Atlanta hotel. Details remain limited at this time. The...
LIST: Some schools modify Monday schedule as snow, dangerously cold temps linger
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some school districts in north Georgia will alter their plans Monday due to weather. Several schools announced weekend closures as a snowstorm swept through north Georgia. Concerns remain for some areas as dangerously cold temperatures and snow lingers into the start of the week.
HBCU coach escorted off court in handcuffs after rivalry game
Tuskegee University head coach Benjy Taylor was escorted off the court by security in handcuffs. The post HBCU coach escorted off court in handcuffs after rivalry game appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Police: Fugitive wanted by US Marshals captured in Riverdale
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Riverdale say they apprehended a fugitive wanted by the U.S. Marshals, according to a Facebook post from the department. On Jan. 26, the Riverdale Police Department says that during a traffic stop, Quentin Parks provided officers with another person's I.D. After further investigation,...
Douglasville native takes center stage in Tony-winning ‘MJ: The Musical’
A young performer from metro Atlanta is captivating audiences on Broadway and across the country with his portrayal of the King of Pop.
2-alarm fire burns metro Atlanta apartment building
DeKalb County Fire Rescue is fighting an apartment fire, and they’re also fighting strong winds.
