130 books distributed to Atlanta elementary school students as part of giveaway event
This volunteer opportunity for high school students is apart of Breakthrough Atlanta’s program to prepare them for college.
C.J. Hicks opens free grocery store for students, families
CONYERS – C.J. Hicks Elementary School and Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS), in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Goodr, celebrated the opening of an innovative, on-campus grocery store designed to provide free, fresh food and groceries to students and their families and reduce barriers that impact...
Heightened security planned as Hanukkah celebrations begin in Atlanta
Jewish organizations in Atlanta are increasing security for Hanukkah celebrations while working closely with local law enforcement.
Police arrested man accused of murder, assault in South Fulton
The South Fulton Police Department announced a man was in custody and accused of murder.
Child accidentally shoots self at DeKalb County apartment complex, police say
STONECREST, Ga. — An investigation is underway in DeKalb County after police said a child got a hold of a weapon and accidentally shot themselves on Sunday. Officers with the DeKalb Police Department responded to the 17000 block of Turnberry Place in Stonecrest around 4:45 p.m. after they received calls about a child...
Sheriff’s office volunteer dies, was hit by vehicle directing traffic for Cumming Christmas parade
A retired law enforcement officer and active volunteer with the Forsyth County Sheriff Office died Sunday after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic for the Cumming Christmas parade.
First Santa with Down Syndrome spreads holiday cheer
Atlanta’s first Santa with Down Syndrome spread holiday cheer at The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta’s annual holiday party.
Mother Beat Her 4-Year-Old Son Because He Wasn’t Potty Trained Sentenced to Life for...
A Georgia woman has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her 4-year-old son, Anthony Vice. Sophia Williams, 43, received a sentence of life without the possibility of parole, plus 10 additional years, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said in a news release dated Wednesday, Dec. 10. The...
Man hospitalized after 2 homes catch on fire in southwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sent to the hospital on Sunday morning after two homes caught on fire on a southwest Atlanta street. Crews were called to the first home at 1342 Campbellton Rd. shortly after 3 a.m., where they rescued a man. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where his current...
Another day, another major drug bust on I-70
Another day, another drug bust on I-70. Thursday in Montgomery County, Missouri State Highway Patrolman uncovered 221 pounds of marijuana inside a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica, with Utah plates. Troopers originally stopped Briana Roberts, of Spanaway, Washington, for expired plates and following traffic too closely on...
