Jamil Al-Amin, convicted deputy killer, dies in federal prison
Former civil rights leader Jamil Al-Amin, once known as H. Rap Brown, died in federal prison Sunday. Al-Amin was convicted in 2002 for killing Fulton County Deputy Ricky Kinchen. His family and supporters have long maintained his innocence and pushed for a new investigation. Former civil rights leader Jamil Al-Amin,...
10 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In Georgia Where The Pizza Is Out-Of-This-World
Searching for hidden pizza treasures in Georgia that will blow your mind with incredible flavors?. These 10 hole-in-the-wall spots serve up pizza so amazing, you’ll wonder how they’ve stayed under the radar for so long!. 1. Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria (Kennesaw) Big Pie in the Sky...
Intense Debate: Two Teachers from the Same Gwinnett County Middle School Face Charges for...
WSB-TV Atlanta - 11/19/2025 09:46:00 PM. The recent news of two former teachers at Creekland Middle School in Gwinnett County facing misdemeanor simple battery charges has stirred up a lively debate. The teachers, Afshan Qureshi and Tony Reid, are accused of excessive discipline, with Qureshi allegedly slapping a...
Morning Earthquake Rattles Georgia North and West of Atlanta
A morning earthquake rattled portions of Georgia today in an area north and west of Atlanta. According to USGS, a relatively weak magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.5 km at 6:37 am this morning near the town of LaFayette, which is north west of Atlanta and due south of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Georgia EMC employees honored for saving elderly couple
A group of Jackson EMC employees were honored for their heroic actions during a life-saving rescue following a severe car accident in Gwinnett County on April 16.
Earthquake reported in NW Georgia
The magnitude 2.39 earthquake occurred about 83 miles northwest of Atlanta.
One Injured as Verbal Dispute Leads to Gunfire in Atlanta, Police Seek Witnesses
A recent altercation in Atlanta escalated into gunfire, leaving one man injured by shattered glass. According to the Atlanta Police Department, the incident occurred on Friday, at around 3:25 p.m at 369 McDaniel St. SW. The confrontation then continued to 296 Northside Dr. SW where investigators found multiple shell...
Hijacking suspect charged with felonies, accused of taking high-value items
A man was arrested and faces felony charges after a hijacking earlier in the week, Walton County Sheriff’s Office said.
Train, car collide near Marietta Square
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A train and a car collided near a busy area in Marietta on Saturday afternoon. The city told Atlanta News First that everyone is okay. The incident happened around 6:22 p.m. near Waverly Way SE and Powder Springs Street SW, a block away from Marietta Square.
Atlanta Resident Wounded in Shooting Following Confrontation with Alleged Car Burglars
On a cold November evening, gunfire pierced the relative calm of Atlanta's streets, leaving a community grappling with yet another incident of violence. At the intersection of Metropolitan Ave SE and Moreland Ave SE, a confrontation between a citizen and alleged criminals unfolded, resulting in an adult male...
