Preserving the Past: North Point Mall’s hidden artwork – and the story it tells
When North Point Mall opened in 1993, a large store was named in honor of Rich's, a beloved Atlanta department store chain founded in 1867 as a dry goods store by Hungarian-born immigrant Morris Rich (1847-1928). His flagship store had closed two years earlier, in 1991. The iconic Rich's store...
Georgia graduate’s degree withheld over health insurance charge
What was supposed to be a celebratory milestone for Dylan Merrell has instead turned into a frustrating financial roadblock.
Ladder trucks battle flames at Roswell apartment complex
ROSWELL, Ga. - Massive black smoke could be seen billowing from a Roswell-area apartment building bordering State Route 400 on Tuesday. The fire happened at the Aspen Point Apartments located on Crique Way, just north of Holcomb Bridge Road. SKYFOX 5 flew over the scene shortly after 4:45 p.m. to...
Recovery residences are key for treating substance use disorder. Lawmakers fight for their existence
A six-bedroom house on a golf course in Roswell, Ga., is not where most people would expect to find a so-called “halfway house.”. Lush landscaping along tree-lined suburban streets keeps private the pools and parking lots behind $600,000 homes like the one where Izzy Lawter lives to get peer support for her sobriety.
Georgia families sue Meta, accuse its data center of tainting their water
Neighbors of Meta's Newton County data center allege construction of the facility has affected their water and destroyed their rural way of life.
Flock cameras vandalized across north Georgia as backlash to technology grows
In the past few months, more than half a dozen of these cameras have been vandalized, police say.
Metro county to build 90 affordable homes
More than 15,000 lower-income Gwinnett County residents will get help with rent, a first home or meals under a federally funded plan county commissioners approved.
Suspect arrested in murder of DeKalb County woman killed while caring for elderly father
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect is in custody following the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old woman who was caring for her elderly father, DeKalb County police announced. Neico Lane, 38, faces a murder charge in connection with the death of Tanjaka Elder. Lane is currently in...
Man arrested across state lines in slaying of DeKalb County woman
Tanjaka Elder, who was a caregiver to her father, was shot and killed last week. A suspect was arrested in Florida.
Rockdale deputies searching for woman missing after tubing trip
Investigators began searching the area and found four of the five missing people Sunday morning.

















