New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Shifts Sunday Worship to Virtual Service Due to Inclement...
In response to forecasted inclement weather and a State of Emergency issued for the state of Georgia, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church announced today that its Sunday worship service will be held virtually only this weekend to prioritize the safety of its members, visitors, and staff. The virtual service will...
14 NE Georgia counties now under NWS Ice Storm Warning. See updated map
The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of northeast Georgia, with dangerous winter weather expected to develop Saturday afternoon and last through Monday morning . Forecasters say ice, not snow, is the main concern, with some areas expected to see significant ice accumulation that...
MARTA urges passengers to spend down stored fares before Better Breeze fully arrives
MARTA is pushing through its Better Breeze rollout across its station network, but before they’re done, they want riders to take extra steps.
Lockdown lifted for Barrow County Schools after 3 campuses receive threats
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A lockdown has been lifted for Barrow County Schools after multiple threats were made to individual campuses Wednesday morning, according to the local sheriff’s office. The school system said it lifted its Hold and Secure status just before 10:30 a.m., after “law...
Pepsi drivers in Atlanta and Lithonia unionize with Teamsters
Over 100 PepsiCo drivers at shops in Atlanta and Lithonia voted to unionize with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 528 this month. “We joined the Teamsters because we were mistreated, underpaid, and needed to get rid of favoritism in the workplace,” said Kamian Vaughn, who’s worked as a PepsiCo driver...
Potential for power outages, dangerous roads with freezing rain from weekend winter storm
A massive winter storm is developing with warnings and watches stretching about 2,000 miles across the U.S. – north Georgia and metro Atlanta are under a winter storm watch.
Waffle House Valentine’s Day 2026: How to secure your white-tablecloth reservation
NORCROSS, Ga. - Waffle House is the quintessential no-frills 24-hour Southern diner. It is the measure for severe weather and the savior of late-night food cravings. But it has a romantic side too. Waffle House: Smothered in love. The backstory:. For 364 days of the year, it has a… reputation....
GCPS cancels weekend activities; no decision made for Monday classes
Gwinnett County Public Schools officials announced that all weekend activities have been cancelled as the district monitors weather conditions forecasted for the weekend. "The safety of students and staff is our highest priority," the district said. The GCPS announcement said decisions related to inclement weather...
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Deputies Investigate 4-Vehicle Crash on GA 400 in Forsyth County
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A four-vehicle crash shut down all northbound lanes of Georgia 400 in Forsyth County for more than an hour Wednesday evening, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a crash on GA 400 northbound near Settingdown Road, just past the Browns Bridge...

















