Canned alcohol found in Georgia student’s lunchbox: ‘Parent had a long night starter pack’
South Fulton police have a message for parents before they send their kids to school: Double check their lunchboxes.
Papa John’s to Close Up to 300 Locations, Including Some in Georgia
Atlanta, GA — Papa John’s, the major pizza chain headquartered right here in Atlanta, announced Thursday that it plans to shutter approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America by the end of 2027. The move is part of a broader strategy to cut costs, boost profitability, and refocus...
Urgent warning about overcrowding at DeKalb County animal shelter
The animal shelter in DeKalb County is putting out an urgent warning that the facility is overcrowded. According to DeKalb County Animal Services, the shelter closed on Tuesday with nearly 20 more dogs than it has the capacity to hold. What they're saying:. "Because we are open intake, we can...
Uber road rage shooting near school minutes after student dropped off
A road rage shooting near two Gwinnett County schools left an Uber driver with bullet holes in his car minutes after dropping off a student.
Metro Atlanta woman convicted of vehicular homicide in 2018 death of a boy sentenced...
Prosecutors say Wierson was speeding on a residential street when she hit two cars.
Georgia baby at center of Amber Alert found safe, father facing charges, officials say
WINDER, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) — A 9-month-old boy at the center of an Amber Alert has been found safe and his father is now facing charges, according to the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office. The infant was believed to have been abducted by Cesar Martinez, 20, around 10 a.m....
Iconic chicken finger restaurant chain opens in Conyers
CONYERS — Raising Cane’s held its grand opening in Conyers on Feb. 24 and as part of the festivities, the chicken finger restaurant chain donated to Rockdale Emergency Relief. As part of the opening promotion, the first 100 customers to buy a combo meal received a commemorative Raising Cane’s hat and a free box...
Boyfriend used gun, machete to kill woman who planned to break up with him
Minutes after Atlanta Police responded to reports of gunshots in a West Peachtree Street condo building, officers heard cries for help.
Video shows MARTA train derail after hitting tree
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released video shows a MARTA train derailing after hitting a tree that fell on the tracks. Nobody was hurt in the incident, which happened near the Lindbergh station in Atlanta on the morning of Dec. 29, according to a report by MARTA police, who released the video footage.
‘Abuse of position’: Major investigation finds six city employees took 5 subordinates ‘hostage’ over...
A missing wallet inside Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management has now turned into something far more serious than an office misunderstanding, after a city watchdog investigation concluded that six employees abused their authority and crossed the legal line into felony-level conduct, according to a FOX 5...
