MARTA police conduct emergency drills at West End station
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — While many were asleep on Saturday, officers were training for the worst-case scenario at MARTA’s West End Station. Every year, the transit service teams up with agencies like Grady EMS and Atlanta Fire Rescue, staging a full-scale emergency to prepare responders for real-life crises.
Hope on the Horizon offers a night of art, music and storytelling benefit on...
Benefits Monroe-Walton Centers for the Arts and A Child’s Voice. Monroe-Walton Center for the Arts and A Child’s Voice are joining together to host Hope on the Horizon, a night of art, music, and storytelling benefiting both the organizations. The event takes place from 7 – 9 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Corinth Christian Church in Loganville.
Metro Atlanta rallies to aid South Georgia wildfire victims
Community groups and volunteers across Metro Atlanta are mobilizing to support families displaced by devastating wildfires in South Georgia.
These 13 Low-Profile Georgia Restaurants Are Easy To Overlook But Hard To Forget
Blink and you might drive right past it, and that is exactly the point. Some of Georgia’s best meals are hiding in plain sight, tucked into strip malls, corner storefronts, and family-run kitchens that focus more on the food than the spotlight. These places build their reputations the slow...
Rain coming to metro by Tuesday but may not be enough to impact drought
After a week of wildfire risks and dry conditions, the metro Atlanta area is getting some rain. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go ] Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon say we’ll have a dry Monday before conditions change. Widespread rain and storms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday but Deon said it may not be enough to make a...
Atlanta offers Georgia Tech residences as a refuge for World Cup fans
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is launching the “Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging” program, converting its modern student apartments into temporary housing for fans, workers and volunteers during the 2026 World Cup. With rates starting at $237 USD per night, the campus offers a safe and...
GDOT awards $38.5 million contract for SR 211 Widening Project in Northeast Georgia
A major roadway improvement project aimed at easing congestion and supporting growth in Northeast Georgia is moving forward. The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $38.5 million contract for the widening and reconstruction of a portion of State Route 211 spanning Barrow, Gwinnett and Hall counties. The project will...
Family of shooting spree victim says justice ‘snatched’ away by suspect’s death in jail
Three families will never get their day in court after the man accused of killing their loved ones died in jail.
Woman sentenced to life in prison for shooting, killing her mom’s boyfriend
DECATUR, Ga. — A woman was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison after a jury found her guilty of shooting and killing her mother's boyfriend. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on Friday the conviction of 31-year-old Quenisha Poole in connection with the death of 45-year-old Erick Smith.
Family of DeKalb Co. triple shooting spree victim shares message after suspect dies in...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Eight days after being booked the DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office said Olaolukitan Adon Abel was found unresponsive in his jail cell, and died Tuesay. Adon Abel is accused of shooting and killing three people in the span of roughly six hours on April 13th. One of those people who lost their life is Tony Matthews.
