North Georgia storms bring flash flooding, damaging wind risk
A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of north Georgia after thunderstorms dumped several inches of rain across the area Friday afternoon.
Atlanta Waffle House cook goes viral with original rap “Waffy Options”
An Atlanta Waffle House grill operator has gone viral for his original rap, "Waffy Options."
DeKalb leaders move to end costly illegal tire dumping
County officials announced new measures aimed at deterring illegal dumping after previous efforts, including free tire disposal events for residents, failed to eliminate the problem.
Car slams into side of DeKalb County grocery store
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver accidentally slammed his car into the side of a DeKalb County grocery store on Thursday afternoon. The incident happened in the parking lot of the Lidl on Memorial Drive. The driver told Atlanta News First he was trying to let someone into a parking space and hit a concrete
A new 50,325 square foot Publix is coming to the intersection of Candler &...
If you shop at Publix, then we’ve got some big news for you. There’s a brand new Publix going in at the corner of Glenwood and Candler. But this development is more than meets the eye… Publix is just the beginning of a brand new redevelopment plan by Venture South Investments called Candler Crossing. Keep scrolling for
L.L. Bean Debuting In Georgia Market at Lulah Hills
L.L. Bean is planning its entry into Georgia. It will open next year in the forthcoming mixed-use development Lulah Hills, which is taking shape at the former North DeKalb Mall in Decatur, according to an announcement from real estate company EDENS. The outdoor lifestyle brand will open in a 15,000-square-foot...
Costco plans seven new locations across six different states
Costco announced that it is opening seven new locations in six states this August Getty Warehouse retailer Costco announced that it will open seven new locations in six states this August. The new stores are part of the members-only company's broader push to open 26 new locations in 2026. The cities receiving new Costc
Two arrested after SWAT standoff that stemmed from armed robbery, police say
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Two people are in custody after a standoff with officers in DeKalb County, police say. The incident began around yesterday morning when officers received reports that a person was shot at the 3400 block of Blazing Pine Path. A man was found suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and ta
Keeping Farm Animals as Pets in Georgia: Zoning, Permits, and Local Rules Explained
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by cathy0952 on Pixabay Pixabay License https://pixabay.com/photos/lamb-farm-sheep-livestock-2216160/ Georgia has a long agricultural tradition, and that heritage makes it one of the more accessible states for people who want to keep
Backyard Pig Laws in Georgia: What You Need to Know Before You Start
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Keeping a pig in your Georgia backyard sounds simple enough — until you realize that whether it is legal depends almost entirely on where you live, how your county zones your property, and whether your HOA has anything to say about it. Georgia
