Uncovered | Child welfare and autistic teens, DeKalb schools controversy, robotic surgery gone bad
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people don’t want told. As the Southeast’s largest investigative team, we dig deeper to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, and uncover systemic failures that affect
All lanes blocked on I-85 south after multi-vehicle crash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — All lanes were blocked midday Sunday after a multiple-vehicle crash in Gwinnett County, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). Emergency crews were working the scene at Hamilton Mill Rd (exit 120) to clean it up. Drivers were advised to avoid the...
Wrong way driving leads to multiple crashes on I-85 in Fulton County
A wrong-way driver suspected of alcohol impairment caused a series of multi-vehicle crashes on I-85 SB near Virginia Avenue Sunday morning. Two people were injured and hospitalized at Grady Memorial Hospital after a Dodge Durango traveling north in the southbound lanes hit a Kia Forte head-on. Investigators are prepari
Roswell Panda Express damaged in kitchen fire Saturday
ROSWELL — A cooking fire at a Roswell Panda Express spread through the kitchen exhaust vent and into the roof Saturday morning, leaving the restaurant with moderate damage. What happened: Firefighters were called to the Panda Express on Holcomb Bridge Road at 8:51 a.m. Saturday. The fire started in the kitchen and trav
Community unites for Peace Walk during National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Emory Healthcare and the City of Lithonia sponsored the third annual Peace Walk on June 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Lithonia City Hall. The community event, held of National Gun Violence Awareness Month,was followed by a resource fair featuring local partners and support services. It was held as part of Emory Healthcare
MARTA police chief: Don’t think ‘we’re just doing this because of the World Cup’
The Atlanta transit agency has been rocked by a string of violent incidents in the weeks leading up to the World Cup, which the city is hosting.
Upper West Market: Atlanta’s First Indoor Farmers Market Opens
Atlanta has welcomed a fresh addition to its culinary landscape with the grand opening of Upper West Market, the city’s first dedicated indoor farmers market. The market transforms a former Cagle’s chicken processing plant into a vibrant hub for local producers, fresh goods, and community experiences. Upper West...
Metro Atlanta K-9 gets potentially life-saving vest donation
K-9 Guinness will be the recipient of new body armor, thanks to a donation. The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post on Saturday that their K-9 will get bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation to a nonprofit that provides protection for working dogs.
Gwinnett cop crash shuts down major intersection
A crash involving a Gwinnett County Police officer shut down multiple lanes at the busy intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road on Friday. What’s Happening: The crash happened at the intersection of Peachtree Parkway and Holcomb Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners. Multiple lanes were blocked while inves
Roswell keeps door shut on data centers
Roswell has blocked new data centers from being built in the city while officials work on rules to govern them. The ban has been in place since January and is set to expire June 26, though city staff plans to ask for another extension. What’s happening: The Mayor and City...

















