Home invasion leads to man spending hours in Buckhead couple’s home
A man is accused of spending hours inside a Buckhead home after forcing his way inside.
Teen threw tuna, chopped up fish into SUV before setting porch on fire, deputies...
A 19-year-old is being charged with arson and more.
Atlanta School Hallway Horror: Autistic Teen Stabbed After Repeated Bullying
In a violent episode that has shaken parents and disability advocates across Atlanta, 15-year-old Isias Rodriguez Gallaga, who has autism and epilepsy, was bullied and then stabbed in a school hallway in January, according to his mother. The attack has the family reeling and has reignited tough questions about how...
Man dies after catching fire, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is dead after Atlanta police say he was burned in a fire early Tuesday. The incident happened overnight at a gas station in the 1200 block of Collier Road in northwest Atlanta. The man, who has not been identified, was taken to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
After daughter’s death, Atlanta woman thanks firefighters who gave her 1 last goodbye
Every year in February, Elizabeth Gill holds a luncheon to honor her late daughter and the firefighters who gave her a few last moments with her after the devastating fire.
Atlanta I-285 Shut Down for Hours After Tractor-Trailer Hits Pothole, Loses Control and Slams...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A major stretch of Interstate 285 was shut down for hours after a tractor-trailer driver struck a pothole, lost control, and crashed into a concrete barrier, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The crash caused significant traffic delays across the Atlanta area as crews worked to...
Residents at Cobb apartments say trash hasn’t been picked up in months, but they’re...
Piles of trash scattered around a Cobb County apartment complex have residents furious. They say they are required to pay for a trash valet service, but none of their trash has been collected in months. But they say they are not allowed to opt out of the service. “Yesterday, my...
Man accused of damaging offering box, burglarizing St. Joseph Catholic Church
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A 25-year-old man is facing charges after Marietta police say he attempted to burglarize a church that he had previously asked for financial help. It started in mid-February when Quintavious Jones approached St. Joseph Catholic Church for help paying for a hotel room. A week later,...
Cobb County DA Takes Legal Action Against County Over Pension Dispute
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County District Attorney Sonya Allen has taken the unusual step of suing the county she represents, seeking both her retirement pension and supplemental payments she claims are owed to her. The lawsuit, filed in early 2025, centers on whether Allen is a state employee or a county employee for...
What salary do I need to afford a house in Atlanta in 2026?
What salary do I need to afford a house in Atlanta in 2026?. The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national median sale price hit a record in 2022 and has...
