Atlanta man sentenced to 15 years in MARTA station shooting
ATLANTA — An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after firing a gun at a stranger inside a busy downtown transit station, federal officials said. Robert Lyles, 43, was sentenced after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Man facing federal drug charges after chase that ended in DeKalb County crash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is facing federal drug charges after authorities seized more than 130 pounds of methamphetamine from his Jeep following a police chase that ended in a crash, prosecutors said Wednesday. On April 15, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents were surveilling a Jeep...
Noisy garden parties at metro Atlanta nonprofit have neighbors feeling rattled
People are concerned that more noise could be coming to their neighborhood after zoning changes in the area.
Publix Unveils Brisket Subs | What To Know in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Grocery shoppers in the Atlanta area can now sink their teeth into a smoky new favorite: Publix new brisket subs. The popular grocery chain has rolled out a lineup of brisket-inspired deli items, including three new Pub Subs and one stacked sandwich, marking what the company calls “a new era of flavor” at the deli counter.
Metro Atlanta residents call 911 after smoke from South Georgia wildfires blows north
The smoke from the wildfires is spreading to north Georgia, and local fire departments have been busy handling calls from people worried about the haze.
Celeste Rivas Nature Of Death Revealed
Celeste Rivas’ death has been ruled a homicide caused by two sharp-force wounds, as prosecutors allege D4vd carried out the murder and concealed her remains while he pleads not guilty. Atlanta real estate investor Lee Najjar, known as “Big Poppa” on Real Housewives of Atlanta, has died at 68, with his cause of death still unknown. A former MrBeast employee has filed a...
Cobb DOT list of active road and lane closures as of Thursday, April 23
The following road and lane closures are currently active and listed on the Cobb County DOT website. To expand the map for a particular roadway, click on the legend to the left of the interactive map below. The tables below are copied and pasted directly from the Cobb DOT GIS app. We retrieved this current list on April 23, 2026.
Woman stabbed in Cobb County after dispute between friends, police say
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Police say a woman was stabbed multiple times in Cobb County. Investigators say another person acted in self-defense after being assaulted. Officers responded to reports of a person stabbed in the 800 block of South Cobb Drive around 12:10 a.m. Police said they found a...
Fire breaks out in wooded area of DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A fire broke out early Thursday in a wooded area just off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near Nancy Creek, the DeKalb County Fire Department said. The blaze, far away from the roadside, was located in the 6000 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Because the...
Magnolia Room Cafeteria Strengthens Tucker’s Food Scene, Defining New Standards for Family-Friendly Dining in...
According to a 2024 study by the Food Industry Association Foundation, over 80% of Americans ate the same number of family meals or even more than they did in 2023. The trend proves that people still value sitting down together to share a good meal. In areas like Tucker, Georgia, restaurants have become an important […]
