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...
Public safety vehicle struck while escorting brine trucks treating Georgia roadways
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia Department of Public Safety vehicle was struck early Sunday morning while escorting trucks that were treating local roads ahead of the weekend’s ice storm. “This is exactly why we ask drivers to stay off the roads when travel isn’t necessary...
Is Atlanta still America’s Black mecca? Here’s what we found.
After 10 months, this is what our reporting says about the reality for natives and transplants. It felt like the reality check Atlanta needed. Less than a year before the 1996 Summer Olympics brought a world full of folks to our door, Goodie Mob released their debut album, “Soul Food.”
The 5 Best Suburban Neighborhoods Around Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia's vibrant capital, is known for its bustling streets, diverse communities, and Southern charm. Home to the world's busiest airport, the city draws millions of visitors each year to attractions such as the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium. For some, however, living close to the action is...
Crews work to remove downed tree in Atlanta
Officials are working to remove a tree from a roadway more than 6 hours after it originally fell due to an ice storm.
7 Major Metro Atlanta Roads to Avoid During This Weekend’s Ice Storm
If you plan to navigate the streets of Atlanta this weekend, the forecast sends a clear message: don’t. A light dusting might be manageable. However, the impending ice storm targets the arteries that keep our city moving. We have seen how quickly a commute can turn into a survival situation when asphalt turns into a...
Man arrested in deadly Atlanta shooting
ATLANTA — A 36-year-old man was arrested in deadly shooting in Atlanta early Thursday. The shooting at around 2 a.m. at 520 Emily Place NW happened at around 2 a.m. Police said responding officers found a man with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Atlanta Fire Rescue.
Marietta urges drivers to stay off roads as ice storm moves in
The city of Marietta advises drivers to remain off the roads for non-emergencies. The National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia is expecting freezing rain to begin impacting far northwest Georgia in the early afternoon spreading eastward and beginning to affect northeast Georgia and then metro Atlanta,...

















