Buford Police Search for Missing 29-Year-Old Man Who Vanished Without His Phone
Gwinnett County Police need your help finding a missing man from Buford. Justin Jones, 29, hasn't been heard from since June 25. His family last knew of him at his home in the 1300 block of Hartford Run NE. That's nearly a month of silence — and it gets stranger. Jones left his cell phone behind, which means the usual
78-year-old Georgia woman overdoses on fentanyl after alleged prescription mix-up at Publix pharmacy
DECATUR, Ga. — Betty Thomas, 78, said she unknowingly used fentanyl patches for nearly three weeks after a Publix pharmacist in Decatur, Georgia, allegedly gave her another customer's prescription instead of her own. As the days went on, Thomas said, she became increasingly ill. "I'm throwing up, I'm nauseous,...
Metro Atlanta superior court judge facing official charges of misconduct from state commission
DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Yolanda C. Parker-Smith faces three complaints of judicial misconduct.
AutoZone Adding Locations To Pipeline Across Greater Atlanta Area
AutoZone has multiple locations in the works across the Greater Atlanta area. Construction documents indicate that there are stores in development at 2421 Shallowford Rd in Marietta, 1315 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW in Norcross and 2077 Atlanta Hwy SE in Statham. All the locations are currently undergoing or recently un
Portillo’s Plots Buford Takeover at Mall of Georgia Hot Corner
The long-quiet restaurant pad in front of the Mall of Georgia looks like it is finally getting a new star tenant, with Portillo’s moving closer to opening a Buford location on the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill site. The push comes on the heels of the crowd the Chicago-style chain drew when it opened its first Georgia
Decatur Square draws 140,000 World Cup fans
More than 140,000 people attended Decatur Fest in Decatur Square during over 30 days of World Cup watch parties and live music.
2 people in custody, 1 on the run after car chase on I-20, Conyers...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were taken into custody early Tuesday and one remains at large after a brief chase in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins, Conyers police said. The ordeal began just after 3 a.m. when officers responded to a car break-in at...
Decatur commissioners approve new homelessness task force, delay changes to parking rules
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Decatur city commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to create a new homelessness task force, launching a months-long process that city officials say is needed as demand for homeless support rises. City of Decatur Assistant City Manager of Community and Economic Development Ange
Costco plans several new stores in multiple states: Here’s where
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
Crews battle semi-truck fire in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A semi-truck caught fire early Tuesday in DeKalb County. Fire crews were on the scene battling the blaze on Rock Chapel Road in Lithonia. There was no word yet on what started the fire or if there are any injuries. This is a...
