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.
West Nile detected in Atlanta prompts health officials to urge residents to follow 5Ds...
Atlanta, Georgia – Health authorities in Fulton County are concerned because new samples of mosquitoes from all over Atlanta tested positive for the West Nile virus. The Fulton County Board of Health (FCBOH) confirmed that three different mosquito traps, one in the northwest, one in the northeast, and one in the...
Katie Janness’ murder at Piedmont Park haunts Atlanta
It has now been four years since Katherine "Katie" Janness and her dog, Bowie, were found brutally stabbed to death near the 10th Street entrance of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park—a case that remains unsolved and continues to haunt the city.
Despite violent weekend, Atlanta touts drop in homicides
Despite Atlanta's weekend of a dozen shootings that left two people dead and more than two dozen injured, officials say the city's homicide rate is moving in the right direction. Driving the news: Chief Darin Schierbaum and Mayor Andre Dickens addressed the weekend shootings during a news conference Monday at Atlanta...
Atlanta ranks among worst U.S. cities for traffic, report says
Lauren Jobe with Consumer Affairs says although it may be frustrating for drivers, additional cars on the roads can actually be a good sign.
