More than 2 dozen new metro Atlanta restaurants opened in jam-packed June
June was busy for the metro Atlanta restaurant scene, with more than two dozen openings and several surprising closures.
Atlanta Sizzles As Brutal Heat And Pop-Up Storms Crash July 4 Plans
Metro Atlanta woke up Wednesday, July 1, to thick, muggy air and temperatures already near 82°F before sunrise. The heat is only getting started. Afternoon highs are expected to reach about 95°F, and the steamy humidity will push heat-index readings into the triple digits. Parts of the region will fall under a Heat Adv
Walmart launches free Atlanta trade hub, boosts tech pay 40%
Walmart is launching a new training hub at the Tulsa Welding School in Decatur to reskill local associates for high-demand, specialized technician roles. The program provides free, hands-on instruction in trades like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work to help Walmart reach its national goal of training 4,000 technicia
Commitment Day Primer: 4-star ATH Tae Walden set to decide
The dominoes will continue falling on Wednesday as four-star athlete Tae Walden jr. is set to decide between Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss and Oregon later today. The Bulldogs got an official visit from Walden back on June 12. Walden is a two-way recruit. Georgia is pursuing most vigorously as a cornerback. The Bulldogs ha
New superintendent of state’s largest school district hands out books for first day
She says she wants to spend the summer connecting with the community, so she can assess what needs to focus on.
Man who allegedly threatened taxi driver with knife arrested, Gwinnett County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who allegedly threatened a taxi driver with a knife in Gwinnett County has been arrested, police said. On May 10, a taxi driver picked up 24-year-old Dimas Adalberto Rodas Hercules and drove him to a home on Shenta Oak Drive in the Norcross area, according to the Gwinnett Count
Mexican drug supplier admits role in moving cocaine into Georgia
A Mexican man accused of helping move large amounts of cocaine from Mexico into metro Atlanta has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities say the trafficking operation brought more than 170 pounds of the drug into Georgia. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 52-year-old Orfael Macedo Bustos admitted to h
Georgia judges, prosecutors turn to Next Level Boys Academy for some first-time offenders
It takes a village to raise a child. At the Next Level Boys Academy, the village is helping young men make the most of a second chance.
Nation’s largest EMS provider to bring 24/7 service to metro Atlanta county
AMR said it will provide 24/7 911 ambulance service in Barrow County, ensuring emergency care with a new fleet of ambulances.
Forsyth County Man Arrested After Shooting Sparks Shelter-in-Place and Multi-Agency Manhunt
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Forsyth County man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after deputies say a shooting endangered nearby homes, prompted a shelter-in-place order, and led to a large-scale manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approx

















