Flurries spotted in Newton County
Our Marc Teichner reports light snow flurries in Newton County Sunday morning, January 18, 2026. While flakes are visible, they are not sticking to roads or creating hazardous conditions. Drivers are advised to stay aware as temperatures remain cold, but no significant accumulation is expected in this part of metro...
Dozens of graves reportedly vandalized at Atlanta cemetery
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dozens of graves have reportedly been vandalized at one of Atlanta’s largest cemeteries. One family said more than 150 graves were desecrated at Crest Lawn Memorial Park on Marietta Boulevard. Michelle Brewster made a promise to her mother before her passing to...
Gwinnett Schools Will Force All 6-Year-Olds Into First Grade Starting Fall 2026
Parents in Gwinnett County will lose the option to hold back their 6-year-olds from first grade under a new school district policy. What’s Happening: Gwinnett County Public Schools will require all 6-year-old children to start first grade beginning in fall 2026. The change wipes out what parents and educators call...
Manhunt underway for ‘armed and dangerous’ metro Atlanta suspect
The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says a manhunt is underway for someone they say is considered armed and dangerous.
Tracking the snow on Sunday morning in Georgia
Some residents are waking up to snow in Georgia, mostly south of Atlanta. As of 8 a.m., snow was falling in Putnam County and other areas. Here's the latest reports from the field and latest weather forecast.
Man dies in ICE custody at Georgia detention facility
ATLANTA, Ga. — A man who was in ICE custody in Clayton County has died, according to Atlanta’s Mexican Consulate. The man, identified by a verified GoFundMe as Heber Sánchez, died at Robert A. Deyton Detention Facility in Lovejoy on Wednesday. His cause of death is currently unclear.
Shackles not reapplied after X-ray led to Rockdale County inmate escape, sheriff says
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has released new details following an internal investigation into an inmate escape that happened late last year.
School Board Policies Under Fire After Former Superintendent Spending Disclosed
DEKALB COUNTY, GA. — Recent disclosures about spending authorized by former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton have reignited criticism of district policies that allow top administrators wide discretion over taxpayer-funded expenditures. Records show Horton approved payments totaling...
“It takes a village”: Atlanta pet owners find help with free pet food vending...
When families face financial or housing instability, difficult decisions often follow, including whether they can afford to keep a pet. Two Atlanta-based organizations are now partnering to provide support to help keep families and their pets together. Goodr's Community Market in Edgewood, known for providing...
Fatal stabbing at Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW
Atlanta Police Department responded to a call in West Atlanta where they found a woman with an apparent stab wound. The individual was unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more details.

















