Three accused of posing as police in Smyrna home invasion
Three men are charged with invading the home of a Smyrna woman while impersonating police officers on Nov. 21, 2025, at 3 p.m. Darrius Lynn Hopkins of Rogersville, Tennessee; David Ashton Shepard of Morristown, Tennessee; and Destin Allen Potter, residence unknown, are all charged in the incident, which took place at...
Georgia finds themselves in a recruiting battle against Texas that they need to avoid
Georgia and Kirby Smart are up against Texas in a recruitment that the Bulldogs should want to avoid as much as possible.
Man accused of bleach attack at Kennesaw hotel
Elisha Smith, 33, of Atlanta, is accused of pouring bleach onto the face and into the eyes of a woman on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Extended Stay America Select Suites off Busbee Drive in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Police met with the victim at Kennestone...
Two charged after infant suffers severe injuries in Kennesaw
A Kennesaw man and woman are facing multiple felony charges of aggravated battery against an infant, police say, which left the child with multiple serious injuries. Edin Durasinovic, 29, and Taylor Jackson, 30, are accused of “maliciously” causing bodily harm to the infant, resulting in “excessive physical pain,”...
Meet the Publix cashier who customers wait 40 minutes to see
There's a full-court press at the cash register when Michael Masterangelo is working. At the Publix in Acworth, customers will wait 30 to 40 minutes to check out in Michael's line. "They will come here specifically just to get in his line," his mom, Dayna Peshel, said. "They will wait...
Marietta cardiologist explains warning signs of heart disease
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, responsible for about 1 in 3 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why Cardiologist Dr. Eddie Hackler III came to Atlanta News First...
This Underrated Georgia Thrift Store Has Rock-Bottom Prices That Feel Almost Unreal
Looking for amazing deals without draining your wallet? There is a hidden gem in Smyrna, Georgia that bargain hunters cannot stop talking about. Located at 3150 South Cobb Drive SE, this thrift store has built a reputation for prices so low that first time visitors often do a double take at the tags.
Clark Atlanta Student Speaks Out After ‘Humiliating’ Classroom Arrest
Sierra Morrison remembers the first time she stepped onto the campus of Clark Atlanta University. She traveled from her Minneapolis high school to tour colleges, and something just felt right about the Georgia HBCU. “Just being in Atlanta and seeing so many people that look like me, in so many...
New note sent to TMZ as FBI expands Nancy Guthrie search
The FBI is conducting multiple digital and physical searches Wednesday as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance enters a new phase. TMZ reports receiving a second note from an individual claiming to know the kidnapper. This follows the brief detention and release of a delivery driver Tuesday night. The...
Skeletal remains found near Perimeter Mall
The Dunwoody Police Department recovered skeletal remains near Perimeter Mall on Wednesday afternoon.
