Cobb County Residents Alarmed After Another Sewage Overflow
Marietta, Ga. — Frustration and concern are growing among Cobb County residents after the Cobb County Water System reported a 220-gallon sewage overflow on November 29, raising questions about the safety and reliability of local infrastructure. The spill occurred at 4870 Lake Fjord Pass NE in Marietta, releasing...
Shop Black and Local: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
With Christmas and Kwanzaa right around the corner, it’s time to get started on those holiday shopping lists. In Georgia, 10% of all businesses are owned by people who identify as Black or African American, more than triple the nationwide average, according to Pew Research. It also found that 90% of Black-owned...
10 Gigantic Secondhand Shops In Georgia Where You Can Fill A Whole Cart For...
Searching for incredible secondhand bargains in Georgia that won’t empty your wallet?. These 10 massive thrift stores offer amazing deals where your shopping cart can overflow with treasures for just $35!. 1. Out of the Closet – Ansley (Atlanta) Out of the Closet catches your eye immediately with...
Skeletal Remains Found Alongside Used Zip Tie Have Been Identified as Man Who Disappeared...
Thomas Joe Kratzer was officially reported missing in February 2014 — and an investigation into what happened remains ongoing
Florida man gets 8 years in prison after embezzling half a million from Savannah...
John Laakso, a former engineering manager at a manufacturing company in Savannah was sentenced to eight years in prison for embezzling nearly $500,000 from his employer.
Georgia Man Arrested for Stealing $38,000 in Florida Hurricane Relief Funds
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Georgia man faces charges for allegedly stealing $38,000 meant to help Florida businesses recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, using a fraudulent emergency loan application to divert disaster relief funds into his own account. On Nov. 25, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)...
Atlanta ranked among world’s worst for traffic in new global study
The firm identified Interstate 285 on Atlanta’s east side, between “Spaghetti Junction” and Interstate 20 (I-20) as the city’s busiest corridor.
Family-owned Atlanta restaurant closing doors for good in January
The Atlanta restaurant's owner and chef said that he sold his car and stocks, and emptied his son's college fund to attempt to keep the restaurant going, but it wasn't enough.
Dunkin’ worker allegedly stabbed on job by Atlanta rapper can’t claim more than workers’...
The woman was working as a cashier when she was stabbed.
Layoff Surge in Atlanta: At Least 11 Companies Cut Over 1,800 Jobs in 2025
As the year draws to a close, Atlanta’s business landscape has felt the sting of a national layoff wave, with at least 11 companies announcing significant workforce reductions in the metro area. These cuts, totaling more than 1,800 jobs, reflect broader trends in cost-cutting, AI integration, and restructuring...

















