African American bookstore in Atlanta to close after 35 years in business
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A longtime African American bookstore in Atlanta is going to close soon after 35 years in business. But still, every page in every book means something special for store owner Nia Damali. Each chapter tells the many stories written by African-American authors, with titles of all...
26-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot After Dispute in Southeast Atlanta Business, Police Seek Witnesses
A dispute inside a southeast Atlanta business turned fatal this Tuesday night, leaving a 26-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds. FOX5 Atlanta reports that the altercation began at a location on the 2400 block of Jonesboro Road SE, eventually spilling outside where the violence escalated. Atlanta Police responded to...
New Year’s babies born at different Piedmont Hospitals in Georgia
GEORGIA, USA — Four Georgia mothers started off the year by welcoming new additions to their families. In Atlanta, Piedmont Atlanta announced the birth of baby Zenya Sewell with her parents, Taisha McKinney and Donte Sewell. She was born right at midnight. In Fayette, a couple welcomed their fourth...
Black-owned Gwinnett flight school pledges $1M to train 1,000 pilots
The founder of Gwinnett County’s first Black-owned flight school is pledging $1 million in scholarships to help more people of color enter the cockpit.
Gwinnett teen accused in Buford Highway chase was wanted for drive-by shooting
A 17-year-old accused of leading Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputies on a chase that ended with multiple crashed cars on Buford Highway Tuesday was wanted for a drive-by shooting.
Atlanta Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Stabbing in Northwest Atlanta
The streets of Atlanta witnessed a brutal unfolding of events on the night of October 1, 2025, when a man was fatally stabbed during what was described as a heated dispute. According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers arrived at 1931 Joseph E Boone Blvd NW after receiving reports of a stabbing incident. They...
Fentanyl, guns, hand grenade and cash seized in metro Atlanta drug bust
Police also arrested 10 people they believe were connected to this drug ring.
Jamal Bryant has a New Year’s resolution for all of us
ATLANTA — The new year is a time for many to reflect on challenges faced, progress made and lessons learned. Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant is known for addressing contemporary issues head-on. He sat down with 11Alive's Danielle Nottingham at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to look back on last year and what lies ahead...
Coca-Cola to lay off dozens of workers at Atlanta headquarters early 2026
Coca-Cola plans to lay off about 75 employees at its Atlanta corporate headquarters beginning around February.
2 men charged after tire shop set on fire in Gwinnett County
Crews were called out to the Mavis Tires & Brakes on Centerville Rosebud Road just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. A 911 caller reported smoke and flames coming from the back of the tire shop.

















