At 70 years old, a Georgia man is attempting to bench press his way...
GEORGIA, USA — At 70 years old, a metro Atlanta man is not slowing down. In fact, he’s bench-pressing his way into the record books — and inspiring an entire community. Phillip Hambrick, a retired Army helicopter pilot, plans to make history this summer when he attempts to set a Guinness World Record for bench...
Decatur WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
DECATUR, Ga. - Family, friends, and churchgoers gathered in Decatur over the weekend to help a World War II veteran celebrate his 102nd birthday. Calvin George Kemp was born at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital on June 2, 1923, and refers to himself as a "Grady Baby." What we know:
‘Gone just like that’: Lightning destroys Gwinnett home, steals family’s memories
Severe storms had started pounding North Georgia the evening before, leading to several tornado watches and four confirmed tornadoes.
Man found dead in Gainesville roadway
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A quiet Gainesville neighborhood was shaken early Sunday morning after a 31-year-old man was found dead in the middle of the road. Just before 3:30 a.m. on June 1, Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a crash and an unresponsive person at the intersection of...
Gainesville man charged for intentionally driving into moped rider, remains in custody
A Gainesville man remains in the Hall County Jail without bond after he reportedly drove his vehicle into a man on a moped Thursday. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said the department’s Uniform Patrol Division responded to the 2100 block of Skelton Road at 12 a.m. Initial details...
Taco Mac abruptly closes Midtown location
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Just weeks after the original Taco Mac closed in Virginia-Highland, its Midtown restaurant abruptly closed Monday. A sign in the window said that the restaurant is permanently closing the location on the ground level of the Metropolis building off Peachtree Street in the heart of...
State-of-the-art medical helicopter coming to Grady Memorial Hospital a ‘game changer’
Grady Air, known as one of Georgia’s largest medical aircraft, will help to save more lives by allowing quicker access to life saving trauma care.
Trio Accused of Shooting up Smyrna Neighborhood
Micah Henderson, 18, of Fairburn; Premiere Moore, 20, of Atlanta; and Parelle Shemar Moore, of Atlanta, are accused of discharging firearms in a Smyrna neighborhood on May 4 at 2:39 a.m., according to the arrest warrants from the Smyrna Police Department. One round struck a residence while a woman was inside and...
Man found guilty of deadly shooting at Gwinnett County baby shower
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County jury has found a man guilty of murder and other charges connected with a shooting at a baby shower in Norcross. Authorities say that 28-year-old Esteven Avile-Vega fired more than a dozen shots during the event while children were in attendance. What we...
Singer Jaheim to appear in Fulton County court after animal cruelty arrest
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jaheim is expected in court on Monday in Fulton on animal cruelty charges. Court records show that the singer, known for his hits like "Just in Case" and "Anything," was arrested in early May and is facing six counts of animal cruelty. What...