Native American Festival & Pow Wow begins at Stone Mountain Park
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The 24th annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow, one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the Peach State, is set to begin in metro Atlanta. The southeast's premier Native American cultural festival, which will be held in Stone Mountain's Historic Square, will include interactive...
EBT, SNAP recipients visit free grocery store as potential end of benefit funding nears
A potential federal government shutdown threatens to halt the distribution of funds to Electronic Benefits Transfer cards, leaving many in DeKalb County searching for alternative ways to secure food.
Man deported from US twice charged with murder in Clayton County
A man from Mexico is accused of murder and aggravated assault in Clayton County after being deported twice previously.
Fact Check: Video of Atlanta Lady Saying She Sells Her $2,000 In SNAP Food...
Is a video of a lady in Atlanta telling a reporter that she sells $2,000 in SNAP food stamps each month for $1,200 authentic? No, that's not true: The video originated on a TikTok channel that acknowledges all of its content is AI-generated. The post includes "AI-generated" in the description of the video. The video...
Family demands action after child allegedly slapped by Fulton County teacher
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Fulton County family is calling for accountability after a 13-year-old boy says his teacher slapped him. The child’s grandmother is wondering how much longer this investigation will last. Diyawn Caldwell first spoke with Atlanta News First days after the alleged incident happened...
Video shows break-in that forced Gwinnett County lounge to close
Dreamz Restaurant and Lounge will close for good after this Halloween weekend, following a break-in that cost more than just cash and damages, according to the owner.
Elderly Gwinnett couple swindled out of $7,500 by fake invoice
A Gwinnett County couple lost $7,500 to a fake invoice scheme after completing septic repairs at their Bethlehem home.
Sandy Springs police officer terminated after allegedly using city’s Flock cameras for personal gain
Sandy Springs has terminated Reserve Sgt. Francis Esposito, after an internal investigation, was found to have used the city’s camera system for personal gain and may have engaged in corporate espionage.
Savannah police crash victims face $500k settlement cap despite higher accident rates
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah police officers get into crashes at more than twice the rate of Atlanta police, leaving victims with limited financial recourse compared to accidents involving private citizens, a WTOC investigation found. WTOC Investigates previously found that people are over two times more likely to get...
Police investigating deadly shooting that left woman dead in Atlanta
Witness accounts indicate she had been arguing with a man she knew over a barbecue grill in the moments before the shooting.
