18-year-old hit, killed by train in Union City
UNION CITY, Ga. — The pedestrian killed after being hit by a train in Union City has been identified as an 18-year-old. Union City Police said the incident happened around 7:40 a.m. on May 5 near the area of Westbrook Place and State Route 14. The Georgia State Patrol...
Man in critical condition after shooting at DeKalb gas station
An investigation is underway after a man was shot early Saturday morning, according to police.
Hall County crash: Car wedged under semitruck in deadly crash
A 41-year-old Duluth man died Friday morning after his car crashed into the back of a stopped semitruck on Cornelia Highway in Hall County. Hall County Sheriff's Office investigators say the car became wedged under the truck's rear bumper at the intersection of Kubota Way. Southbound lanes of the highway...
Georgia’s first student-run food truck rolls into DeKalb schools
A new food truck is making history while giving local students hands-on experience in the culinary world.
Delta employee dies on the job at Orlando airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An employee of Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines died while on the job at the Orlando International Airport on Thursday, the company said. The employee has not been publicly identified, and it’s unclear what led to their death. In a statement, Delta said operations were paused at Delta’s Orlando station while investigators looked into the incident.
Four people arrested for operation of unlicensed personal care home in Georgia
GEORGIA — Four people have been arrested in connection with the alleged operation of unlicensed personal care homes in Snellville, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Police said Special Victims Unit detectives executed two search warrants April 30 at homes located on Pond Edge Road in Snellville. The investigation involved assistance from the department’s […] The post Four people arrested for operation of unlicensed personal...
I-285 Horror Ride: DeKalb Woman Says Big Rig Dragged Her Car For Miles
Fresh off a night of food deliveries in DeKalb County, Morgan Porter says her drive home turned into a highway nightmare on I-285 when an 18-wheeler drifted into her lane and jammed her small car against the concrete median. According to Porter, the tractor-trailer then dragged her vehicle for what felt like miles as airbags exploded around her and glass shattered...
CDC declares ‘Level 3′ emergency response to hantavirus outbreak
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/AP) — The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a “Level 3″ emergency response to the hantavirus outbreak. The designation, the agency’s lowest level, means the CDC is actively monitoring the situation, but the risk to the general public...
Trial nears in Beyoncé unreleased music theft case
ATLANTA - The man accused of stealing unreleased music belonging to Beyoncé is expected to go on trial next week in Atlanta. A final pre-trial hearing for Kelvin Evans was held Thursday after prosecutors said he previously rejected a plea deal that would have sent him to prison for five years.
ATL Travelers Fume As Hartsfield‑Jackson Food Prices Spark Rule‑Breaking Fears
At Hartsfield‑Jackson, grabbing a quick snack can feel like taking a direct hit to the wallet. Bottled water, basic sandwiches and last‑minute souvenirs are ringing up with classic airport markups, and now a flood of photos and receipts is raising a bigger question: are some of those extras and add‑ons actually allowed under the rules?
