Teen survives sepsis, four amputations and makes it to prom as queen
Georgia’s Natalya Manhertz, now 20, was 17 when sepsis led to four amputations. 11Alive's Cheryl Preheim has spent more than two years documenting her comeback. That’s what a then-17-year-old Natalya "Nat" Manhertz's mother remembers her saying when the new blooms began to show on April flowers, and an event every...
For 25 Years, Atlanta’s Black Santa Has Helped Families Feel Seen at Christmas
It’s nearly a week before Christmas, and throughout Atlanta, Santa Claus is busy making holiday wishes come true. D. Sinclair, who at 61 goes by the name The Real Black Santa, has been putting smiles on children’s faces for over two decades through a series of events, sometimes totaling up to 50 per year.
Structure heavily damaged in fire in SE Atlanta near cemetery
ATLANTA - Firefighters were continuing to battle hot spots around 8 a.m. Tuesday after a structure fire in southeast Atlanta early this morning. A 70-yr-old Engineer Designed The Heated Gloves for People All Over the Worldimwing |. What we know:. The fire broke out on Woodward Avenue near Hill Street,...
Decatur approves additional funds after unmarked graves delay trail project
The redesign was necessary after crews identified potential grave sites within the project area.
Atlanta police looking for murder suspect
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted in connection with an October killing. Around 10 p.m. Oct. 18, Atlanta police said they responded to a person who had been shot near a grocery store at 2070 Alison Court SW.
DeKalb leaders vote to delay new data center projects amid community concerns
DeKalb County leaders voted Tuesday to extend a pause on new data center projects, giving the county more time to study their potential impact on neighborhoods, the environment, and energy costs.
Man charged with killing woman and 10-year-old girl in DeKalb County
Police say the man also suffered a gunshot wound during a domestic argument.
Man arrested after unprovoked punching attack at Marietta Square
MARIETTA, Ga. - A man was arrested after an unprovoked attack in Marietta Square, where two people were punched Saturday, according to a police report. The incident happened near the intersection of Powder Springs Street and Whitlock Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. According to the Marietta Police Department,...
Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown’s family says 25 years haven’t erased memories from night of his...
DeKalb County Sheriff-Elect Derwin Brown was gunned down in front of his home 25 years ago this week. Brown died days before he prepared to take office on his promise to clean up correction from former DeKalb County Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, who had his rival killed. In a Channel 2 Action News exclusive, Brown’s...
Duluth police find suitcase full of mail, IDs, and credit cards
Police say there’s evidence of identity theft involving multiple victims, and the suspect will face a number of felony charges.

















