DeKalb County seeks tougher laws for illegal tire dumping
DeKalb County is considering tougher laws against illegal tire dumping after cleaning up dozens of sites and making arrests this year.
Fight turns deadly among friends after night out; shooter refused to go home, police...
A man was shot and killed outside his home in Smyrna following a dinner gathering with friends on Thanksgiving weekend.
Tiny home community for homeless students is halfway funded, needs $800K more
The city of Marietta approved the project last year, but Molly Holm, who raised $900,000 already, needs $800,000 more to begin construction.
Mellow Mushroom location in Decatur to reopen after temporarily closing in June
DECATUR, Ga. — A popular pizza restaurant that closed this summer announced it is reopening. The good news was announced in August on the Mellow Mushroom Decatur location's Instagram page. The restaurant, now a "company-owned store," is bringing a fresh and vibrant look to the interior to give customers...
Iconic Atlanta barbecue spot seen on Food Network to close this month
If you’re a fan of the Food Network or barbecue, chances are you’ve heard of Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt. It’s been part of the Atlanta culture for 35 years now.
A trash company is not picking up, and neighbors are fed up
It’s been more than 15 days and no one nearby is getting serviced.
3 DeKalb County firefighters injured in crash Thursday night
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Three DeKalb County firefighters were rushed to the hospital late Thursday after their fire truck crashed while responding to an emergency call. The crash happened around 10 p.m. on Rockbridge Road, according to officials. Authorities say the firefighters suffered "various injuries," but their...
Atlanta opens its third rapid rehousing development for unhoused residents
LISTEN: The Waterworks Village will open 100 affordable units to support Atlanta's chronically unhoused residents. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. On Wednesday Atlanta officially opened its latest rapid rehousing development for the city’s homeless residents. Speakers at the event included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,...
Man Critically Injured in Stabbing on Peachtree Road in Atlanta as Suspect Rajiid Ruselier...
On Tuesday night, a stabbing occurred on Peachtree Road in Atlanta, leaving a 35-year-old man critically injured. Officers responded around 11:13 p.m. to 2025 Peachtree Rd. NE and transported the victim to the hospital. Police detained a suspect at the scene, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Following the...
Fake Atlanta dentist scammed veneer clients out of $4M, prosecutors say
After pocketing more than $4 million for shoddy work on hundreds of patients, a fake Buckhead dentist faces 110 charges, according to his indictment. Brandon Dillard peddled his services as if he were legally allowed to perform them, and he kept a realistic-looking medical office that made it seem like his dental...

















