Man sentenced to life for shooting, killing stepfather, Troup County district attorney says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of shooting and killing his stepfather, the Troup County district attorney said. On Oct. 8, 2023, JonThomas Cloud, 32, picked up Andrew Stankiewicz from Atlanta’s airport. While driving to Columbus with Cloud’s mother...
Winter Storm Watch Expanded Across Metro Atlanta as Snow & Ice Threat Looms
A Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to include numerous Metro Atlanta counties as the region prepares for a significant winter weather event this weekend, bringing the likelihood of accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service has issued the watch in effect from Friday night...
WEATHER ALERT FOR GEORGIA – SNOW EXPECTED SAT & SUN
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is preparing for another winter weather event expected to have impacts across much of the state, beginning during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 31. The storm is forecast to bring light to significant snowfall across northeast, east, southeast and...
The Forgotten Atlanta Steakhouse Once Loved For Its Succulent Lobster
Among Atlanta's iconic eateries is a classic steakhouse run by a group of friends whose restaurant business took off in the 1970s and 1980s.
Man sentenced for kidnapping baby, robbing students and helping DeKalb inmates escape
A man who kidnapped a child, pulled a gun on high school students during a robbery and helped inmates escape will spend years in prison.
‘Blind Side’ actor Quinton Aaron shows encouraging signs
ATLANTA - There is some encouraging news for fans of The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron as he continues recovering in an Atlanta hospital following a devastating fall at his home. What we know:. According to an update posted on Aaron’s GoFundMe page, he has been able to open his...
After 23 years, she’s free: Nicole Boynton’s path to hope under Georgia’s Survivor Justice...
ATLANTA (CNN) – For the first time in Georgia’s history, a woman serving a life sentence is free because of a new state law designed to protect survivors of abuse. Nicole Boynton spent 23 years behind bars for a crime a judge now says was shaped by years of violence against her. Her release could open the door for...
GBI identifies woman shot at Cobb County police headquarters
According to the GBI, the woman has been identified as 26-year-old Rebekah Patterson of Marietta.
DeKalb County officials to give away 4,000 boxes of food on Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County officials will host a drive-thru food distribution event at several locations on Saturday. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and the county board of commissioners are sponsoring the giveaway, which looks to hand out 4,000 boxes of fresh produce and...
These 14 Georgia Restaurants Feel Like Home
Walking into a restaurant that feels like home is one of life’s simplest and most comforting pleasures. In Georgia, those places still exist, and they continue to thrive because of heart, history, and unforgettable food. These are the spots where the moment you sit down, you feel taken care of.

















