Two men in the United States illegally face drug trafficking charges in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two men who are illegally in the United States from Mexico face charges after being arrested for drug trafficking in Atlanta. According to federal drug agents, two men were selling meth out of an apartment near Piedmont Park. Officials say agents found more than 40 kilograms of...
Torchy’s Tacos to close West Midtown restaurant
A Texas-based taco chain will close its Atlanta restaurant — and the only location in Georgia — roughly 18 months after it opened to customers. Driving the news: Torchy's Tacos confirmed to Axios that it will close the eatery at 1055 Howell Mill Road in West Midtown. Torchy's...
Friends mourn man killed in Douglas County bar shooting, say he was turning his...
Family and friends are grieving a man killed during a quadruple shooting at a bar in Douglas County earlier this month.
SCAM ALERT: FBI warns of fake agents, prosecutors demanding money
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - Federal authorities are warning people about scammers impersonating prosecutors and law enforcement agents to steal money by claiming victims are involved in fraud investigations. In a media release WTOC just received, the FBI said fraudsters, potentially operating from outside the United...
Georgia Backup QB Announces His Future as Kirby Smart’s Strategy Becomes Clear After Bryson...
Being a backup quarterback is often frustrating, but not for Georgia’s Ryan Montgomery. With the Bulldogs recently adding Bryson Beaver to the quarterback room, you’d expect Montgomery to be disheartened. But that’s not quite how it panned out. “I came here to be developed,” Montgomery said. “That’s why I came to...
These Georgia BBQ Joints Prove The Best Barbecue Is Worth Traveling For
Georgia knows how to do barbecue right, and it shows in every smoky bite served across the state. Barbecue here is more than just food. It is tradition, patience, and pride passed down through generations. From slow cooked ribs with a perfect bark to tender pulled pork infused with rich...
Marietta Schools Superintendent issues statement on planned walkout
Though Marietta High School is included in a list of schools participating in a walkout to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Friday, Superintendent Grant Rivera said students did not indicate any plans to walkout. According to the Instagram account Abolish.ICE.Georgia, several student-led...
2 Mexican nationals charged in metro Atlanta drug trafficking operation
ATLANTA - Two Mexican nationals were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking enterprise in metro Atlanta, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. What we know:. Officials said Juan Carlos Solano Lorenzo, 30, and Jorge Luis Ramirez Bibiano, 28, both of Guerrero,...
Metro Atlanta school districts warn students of consequences for walkouts
More Georgia students are planning to walk out of school this week in protest of the deadly shootings involving ICE agents in Minnesota.
8 arrested after Atlanta police recover stolen gear, firearms and drugs
ATLANTA - Eight people were arrested this month after police raided a southwest Atlanta apartment and recovered large amounts of stolen property, guns and drugs. The search happened in the 300 block of Fairburn Road SW on Jan. 15. Investigators said the location is a known crime hot spot, linked...

















