Georgia ice storm response includes moving resources to ‘wedge’ area
GEORGIA - Georgia officials said they are addressing the areas hardest hit by this weekend's ice storm and moving resources there as they continue treating the roads. The Georgia Department of Transportation is relocating 70 staff members and 42 pieces of equipment to address the "wedge" area, which extends east of...
Georgia appeals dismissal of ‘Cop City’ RICO charges against 56 defendants
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is asking the state Court of Appeals to immediately review a trial court’s decision that dismissed racketeering charges against 56 of 61 defendants accused of crimes related to protests against the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. What’s Happening: A Fulton County Superior...
Chick-fil-A offers exclusive Georgia deals and returning fan favorites
ATLANTA - Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year. A founder's legacy. Local perspective:. Only in...
Georgia braces for frigid Monday after major ice event
A massive winter storm is moving across Georgia, transitioning from heavy rain in Milledgeville and Sandersville to a looming deep freeze for Metro Atlanta. While the worst of the "icy stuff" has pushed into the Carolinas and Northern New England—where snow totals have topped a foot—the South is now bracing for a...
Beloved Georgia Restaurants Known For Their Incredible Homemade Pie
When you think of Georgia, sweet tea and peach cobbler might come to mind. But across this beautiful state, you’ll find restaurants and bakeries crafting some of the most mouthwatering homemade pies you’ve ever tasted. From flaky fruit pies to rich cream-filled creations, these spots have earned loyal...
Tree crushes patrol cars as power outage hits Roswell police department
ROSWELL, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A power outage affecting about 2,300 customers in north Fulton County left the Roswell Police Department and surrounding businesses without electricity on Monday morning. The outage hit a relatively small area that includes apartment buildings and hotels near Old Holcomb Bridge...
Middle School Student Thought He ‘Was Going to Die’ in Scary Choking Incident Before...
A Georgia middle school student is sharing the frightening moment he says he couldn’t breathe while eating lunch — and how a nearby teacher stepped in and helped save his life. Dalton Tomberlain, a seventh-grader at McClure Middle School, described the incident in a video posted by the Cobb County School District on...
Asher & Rose: New Grocer-Café Hybrid Arriving in Marietta Square
We were saddened when Marietta Square bid a bittersweet farewell to the traditional sit-down format of Piastra Italian Restaurant at the end of December. The fine dining outlet was a local favorite for high-quality Italian foods and family celebrations.
Family of man killed by bulldozer in tent sues Atlanta nonprofits for death
The family of Cornelius Taylor, who died after a bulldozer crushed his tent, has filed a second lawsuit against the nonprofits involved in clearing the encampment.
Ice storm isn’t over for northeast Georgia
A second wave of freezing rain and sleet will bring up to half an inch of additional ice to parts of northeast Georgia through this evening. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service in Atlanta issued the forecast at 3:55 p.m. Sunday. Freezing rain and sleet are falling in portions of northeast Georgia as...

















