Enough fentanyl to kill millions seized in sweeping metro Atlanta drug bust
Officials estimate the drugs taken off the streets had a street value well over $1 million and said the amount of fentanyl seized was enough to kill nearly 4.1 million people.
Driver dies after tractor-trailer overturns, blocks I-75 SB exit in Cobb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is dead after the tractor-trailer he was driving overturned on Friday morning, blocking an exit on I-75 SB in Cobb County for hours. The incident happened around 5:50 a.m. at the Wade Green Road exit, according to county police. Jeffrey Tanke,...
Man carrying baby in harness hit by vehicle in Gwinnett County
A man and a baby were seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle Friday evening in Norcross, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Retired IRS workers say they’ve gone months without pension payments or answers
ATLANTA — Several retired IRS employees said they’ve been left without income, guidance or support for months after being forced into early retirement. Despite decades of public service, they claim promised pension payments have yet to arrive — leaving them financially stranded and desperate for answers. Two...
Coca-Cola to lay off workers at Atlanta headquarters
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Coca-Cola will lay off workers at its Atlanta headquarters, documents say. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing said the company will lay off about 75 employees beginning Feb. 28. It is unclear which positions are affected by the layoffs. The Edgefield County Coroner’s...
A look at Atlanta’s first city-operated grocery store
Atlanta's government-operated grocery store serves 20,000+ customers monthly, inspiring NYC mayor's ambitious plan despite billionaire grocery CEO threats.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to begin 2nd term with 3-day celebration
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement. Dickens, along with other municipal officials, is launching his new term with events that begin Saturday with a citywide day of volunteering. The mayor’s...
One person dead following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — A fatal multi-vehicle crash shut down part of a DeKalb County highway for several hours Saturday morning, according to police. DeKalb County police were called to the eastbound lanes of Highway 78 near Mountain Industrial Boulevard around 6 a.m. after reports of a serious crash involving multiple vehicles....
Buddhist monks continue cross-country trek to start New Year
A group of Buddhist monks began their New Year no different than any other day for the past two months.
Missing 15-year-old Conyers girl found safe, family says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 15-year-old Conyers girl who went missing in December has been found safe, her family said. She was found out of state, her family said. During their initial investigation, police discovered a note indicating the teen planned to travel to another state to pursue her dreams.
