Motorcyclist hit by car, killed in Gwinnett was working to get his citizenship
Friends say he rode a motorcycle because he thought it made him less likely to be pulled over.
Crash involving dump truck shuts down I-20 eastbound
A crash involving five vehicles, including a dump truck, on Interstate 20 eastbound temporarily shut down all lanes Monday afternoon.
Fact Check: What we know about inventor of ‘plastoline’ who vanished from social media
Julian Brown, who purportedly found a way to turn plastic waste into fuel, stopped posting after telling social media followers he was in danger.
Unidentified woman found with ‘serious’ head injuries in southeast Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An investigation has begun after a woman was found unconscious and seriously injured over the weekend in southeast Atlanta, according to police. Authorities say officers were called to Grady Memorial Hospital just after 11 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, they were met by medical...
Firefighters help free puppy’s paw from bathtub drain
A Georgia family's puppy was given a new reason to dread bath time when her paw became stuck in the drain, requiring the assistance of Roswell firefighters.
Large police presence seen for hours in southwest Atlanta ends
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A large law enforcement presence in southwest Atlanta, which was seen late Tuesday night, ended during the early morning hours on Wednesday. The Atlanta News First Breaking News Tracker was able to see detective cars and crime scene units at the scene of 2217...
People Drive From All Over Georgia To Eat At This Funky Barbecue Restaurant
In Atlanta’s Memorial Drive corridor stands a barbecue institution so delightfully offbeat that the flying pig on its roof seems perfectly logical. Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a full-sensory experience where the aroma of slow-smoked meat hits you before you even park your car.
A man’s body was found in a burning car. He was killed miles away,...
After fatally shooting a man in DeKalb County in late December, authorities said Marcus Overstreet wrapped the body in a...
More than 200 families receive free sneakers in Decatur
DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With the start of the school year just days away, dozens of families lined up on Tuesday morning in DeKalb County for free shoes. The second annual “Shoesday” giveaway was held at Sole Play in Decatur. The first 200 families received $100 gift cards to purchase new sneakers.
Dunwoody police mourn sudden loss of detective
The Dunwoody Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of one of its own.
