CDC vaccine committee overturns decades-old hepatitis B recommendation for newborns
ATLANTA — A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention committee voted to eliminate a recommendation that all newborn babies receive a vaccine against hepatitis B, ending a policy that has been in place since 1991 to protect Americans against an incurable liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, cancer and liver...
Massive meth bust: Drugs found hidden in blackberry shipments in Georgia
Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are possible.
Young adults are waiting in line to worship at this fast-growing Atlanta church
After Atlanta pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell stopped dwelling on growing his congregation about three years ago, its attendance surged. Now, lines packed with young adults snake outside 2819 Church, some arriving as early as 5:30 a.m. to secure a spot for Sunday worship. Christian rap and contemporary music blast...
Escaped inmate captured after ordering Uber to evade deputies
A Georgia inmate, who escaped from custody at a hospital after a suicide attempt, was caught Wednesday, but not until after allegedly cruising around town in stolen cars and an Uber.
Study shows Atlanta is among the top cities with rent increases
New York saw the biggest rent increases, followed by San Diego and then Miami. Where does Atlanta rank?
Georgia Sets Execution Date for Cobb County Double Murderer Stacey Humphreys
The Cobb County Superior Court has issued an execution order for Stacey Humphreys, a convicted murderer, slated to take place sometime between December 17, and December 24. Tyrone Oliver, the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections, has scheduled the execution for Wednesday, December 17, at 7 p.m. at...
2 found shot to death inside vehicle in Gwinnett neighborhood
An investigation is underway after two people were found dead inside a vehicle on Friday night, according to Gwinnett County police.
Atlanta high schoolers surprised with acceptance into Georgia Tech
Three Atlanta high school seniors got the surprise of a lifetime when they went to school on Friday and learned they had been accepted on the spot into Georgia Tech.
Why Marietta’s Tap Water Tastes Different Right Now
For many Marietta and Cobb County residents, turning on the tap lately has come with a surprise: water that smells or tastes a bit like damp earth. While this can be alarming, the good news is straightforward. The water remains safe to drink. The unusual flavor is linked to a naturally occurring compound called MIB,...
Kenner police, assisted by ICE, arrest fugitive wanted in Georgia robbery and Jefferson Parish...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Kenner police officers, assisted by federal immigration agents, conducted an investigatory stop around 10:49 p.m. Thursday on a vehicle parked in the 700 block of Malinda Court. READ: Border Patrol agents chase woman in Marrero after mistaken identity. The driver, 32-year-old Melkin Alvarado, was...
