Trader Joe’s Crash-Lands in Johns Creek, Turns Medley Into Grocery Hot Spot
Trader Joe’s is finally rolling into Johns Creek, with the specialty grocer set to open its first store in the city on Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m. The 9,240-square-foot shop will sit at 1000 Medley Blvd., serving as the grocery anchor for the new Medley mixed-use development and kicking things off with the chain’s sig
Atlanta nonprofits, restaurants rally support after Philippines earthquake
Support from Metro Atlanta nonprofit organizations and restaurants is ready to be sent to the southern Philippines following a historic earthquake Monday.
Lithonia Road shooting scene leaves one wounded
One person was hospitalized with severe injuries after a man wielding a machete chased another person into a local plaza restaurant and gunfire erupted, according to police and eyewitness accounts.
2 try to break into Fulton County Jail through fence, sheriff’s office says
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Monday night that two people attempted to break into jail property.
Costco set to open 150,000-square-foot store at new development featuring a Chick-fil-A and Whataburger
COSTCO enthusiasts will soon be greeted with a new 150,000-square-foot store, with just a few weeks left until the shop turns on its lights. The warehouse club will anchor a...
Trader Joe’s to open new metro Atlanta store. Here’s where.
Trader Joe's is about to open its 11th Georgia location with a new store in northern Fulton County.
Overnight rains knock out power, down trees across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A night of scattered storms left trees down and hundreds without power Tuesday morning in metro Atlanta. Downed trees were reported in Atlanta, Sandy Springs and areas in DeKalb County due to the storm system that rolled into the area the day before.
1 caught, 1 on the run after suspects cut through section of fence at...
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people allegedly attempted to breach the perimeter fence of the Fulton County Jail. Officials said the incident involved two people cutting through a section of the jail’s fence line in an apparent effort to gain access to jail property.
BUSTED: Norcross man’s $400K fake tax refund scam unravels
NORCROSS — A federal jury last week found a Norcross man guilty of stealing government money and laundering more than $400,000 in fraudulent tax refunds tied to stolen identities. What happened: 41-year-old Festus Anyiam was convicted June 5 on four counts of theft of government funds and one count...
Dogs choose their own BFFs for National Best Friend Day
Grab your closest buddy and your favorite leash. Monday, June 8, is officially National Best Friend Day. While humans across metro Atlanta are marking the occasion by texting their besties or grabbing coffee, local animal behavioral experts say that our four-legged family members are busy celebrating right alongside us

















