Atlanta Community Food Bank receives $750K grant to boost food rescue efforts
The Atlanta Community Food Bank announced today a $750,000 grant from Walmart and Feeding America, part of a continuing, multi-year partnership to strengthen food donation efforts between food banks, partner agencies, and local retailers. Funded by Walmart and awarded to 13 food banks in the Feeding America network...
Family-owned Atlanta restaurant to close its doors after 25 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A family-owned restaurant that has served southeast Atlanta for 25 years will soon close its doors, the owners announced on social media. Right next to Oakland Cemetery at 242 Boulevard SE, Agave’s last day in business will be Jan. 31, 2026. The owners cited “the current economic...
Real Christmas tree lots come to some metro Atlanta Home Depots
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Christmas is just a few weeks away, meaning it’s time to put up a tree!. But if you don’t feel like chopping it down yourself, there are Christmas tree lots all around metro Atlanta — including at Home Depot stores. Senior Live Goods Merchant Jennifar McComish came to Atlanta News...
Traffic stop leads to arrest of suspects wanted in metro Atlanta
Two suspects with active warrants were arrested during a traffic stop last week, deputies said.
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation about three years ago, its attendance surged. Now, lines packed with young adults snake outside 2819 Church, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a spot for Sunday worship. Christian rap and contemporary music blast...
Mellow Mushroom to reopen Decatur location with new look
On opening day, the first 25 guests will receive a limited-edition Mellow-branded tote bag, filled with a Mellow t-shirt, key chain, and bounceback card.
Escaped inmate captured after ordering Uber to evade deputies
A Georgia inmate, who escaped from custody at a hospital after a suicide attempt, was caught Wednesday, but not until after allegedly cruising around town in stolen cars and an Uber.
Paulding County Authorities Identify Skeletal Remains as Dallas Resident Missing Since 2013
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains found over four years ago as those of Thomas Joe Kratzer, a Dallas resident reported missing in 2014. Kratzer, born January 18, 1959, was reported missing by his family on February 4, 2014, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office confirmed, according to FOX 5...
Atlanta high schoolers surprised with acceptance into Georgia Tech
Three Atlanta high school seniors got the surprise of a lifetime when they went to school on Friday and learned they had been accepted on the spot into Georgia Tech.
DeKalb police ask for help finding suspects involved in birthday celebration shooting
Officials with the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) recently released new pictures and information in the hopes of getting the public’s help identifying the person or persons responsible for killing a young woman celebrating her birthday. Police released three photos taken from security cameras outside of an...
