Endless Delights: Atlanta’s Top Buffets for Every Craving
In a city renowned for its diverse culinary scene, from soulful Southern staples to global fusion flavors, the humble buffet remains a timeless guilty pleasure. Whether you’re feeding a family on a budget, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving an all-you-can-eat adventure, metro Atlanta’s buffets deliver...
Enough fentanyl to kill millions seized in sweeping metro Atlanta drug bust
Officials estimate the drugs taken off the streets had a street value well over $1 million and said the amount of fentanyl seized was enough to kill nearly 4.1 million people.
Driver dies after tractor-trailer overturns, blocks I-75 SB exit in Cobb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is dead after the tractor-trailer he was driving overturned on Friday morning, blocking an exit on I-75 SB in Cobb County for hours. The incident happened around 5:50 a.m. at the Wade Green Road exit, according to county police. Jeffrey Tanke,...
Georgia DOT Foreman Receives Two Heroism Awards
In November 2025, the Georgia Department of Transportation presented Ralph Beaver (above at left), a maintenance foreman with the agency, with its Heroism Award and its Sean Kornacki Award for risking his life to save two motorists and a police officer while responding to a highway incident. [Above photo by...
Major cases expected to go to trial in 2026 in metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Multiple high-profile murder and violent crime cases could reach courtrooms in 2026. Trials span multiple counties, from mass shootings to long-delayed cold cases. Outcomes could bring long-awaited answers for victims’ families and communities. ATLANTA - Courts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for...
Man carrying baby in harness hit by vehicle in Gwinnett County
A man and a baby were seriously injured after they were hit by a vehicle Friday evening in Norcross, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Retired IRS workers say they’ve gone months without pension payments or answers
ATLANTA — Several retired IRS employees said they’ve been left without income, guidance or support for months after being forced into early retirement. Despite decades of public service, they claim promised pension payments have yet to arrive — leaving them financially stranded and desperate for answers. Two...
Coca-Cola to lay off workers at Atlanta headquarters
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Coca-Cola will lay off workers at its Atlanta headquarters, documents say. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing said the company will lay off about 75 employees beginning Feb. 28. It is unclear which positions are affected by the layoffs. The Edgefield County Coroner’s...
A look at Atlanta’s first city-operated grocery store
Atlanta's government-operated grocery store serves 20,000+ customers monthly, inspiring NYC mayor's ambitious plan despite billionaire grocery CEO threats.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to begin 2nd term with 3-day celebration
ATLANTA - Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be sworn in for a second term Monday as part of a three-day celebration centered on service and community involvement. Dickens, along with other municipal officials, is launching his new term with events that begin Saturday with a citywide day of volunteering. The mayor’s...
