Wrong way driving leads to multiple crashes on I-85 in Fulton County
A wrong-way driver suspected of alcohol impairment caused a series of multi-vehicle crashes on I-85 SB near Virginia Avenue Sunday morning. Two people were injured and hospitalized at Grady Memorial Hospital after a Dodge Durango traveling north in the southbound lanes hit a Kia Forte head-on. Investigators are prepari
Roswell Panda Express damaged in kitchen fire Saturday
ROSWELL — A cooking fire at a Roswell Panda Express spread through the kitchen exhaust vent and into the roof Saturday morning, leaving the restaurant with moderate damage. What happened: Firefighters were called to the Panda Express on Holcomb Bridge Road at 8:51 a.m. Saturday. The fire started in the kitchen and trav
MARTA police chief: Don’t think ‘we’re just doing this because of the World Cup’
The Atlanta transit agency has been rocked by a string of violent incidents in the weeks leading up to the World Cup, which the city is hosting.
Upper West Market: Atlanta’s First Indoor Farmers Market Opens
Atlanta has welcomed a fresh addition to its culinary landscape with the grand opening of Upper West Market, the city’s first dedicated indoor farmers market. The market transforms a former Cagle’s chicken processing plant into a vibrant hub for local producers, fresh goods, and community experiences. Upper West...
MARTA schedules impacted by construction, shutdowns on I-285
With construction and closures the norm for Interstate 285 this weekend, and more weekends to come, MARTA says the rail, bus and MARTA Mobility services will remain impacted.
Citizens to protest forthcoming Bells Ferry Road data center
Citizens opposed to a new data center in the city of Marietta are planning to speak out on the issue at a Marietta City Council meeting this coming week. Some had claimed that a public hearing was to have been held at the council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, but city officials said Friday that’s not the case.
Cobb County Issues 46 New Business Licenses During First Week of June
Cobb County issued 46 new business licenses during the week ending June 7, 2026, reflecting a broad mix of service providers, food businesses, health-related enterprises, contractors, consultants, and home-based ventures. Several new restaurants, childcare operations, healthcare services, and real estate investment fir
Atlanta, Georgia’s Quirky BeltLine Restaurant Feels Like It Was Teleported Straight From Venice Beach...
Atlanta, Georgia, may not be the first place that comes to mind when people think of vintage Southern California surf culture, but Muchacho feels like a slice of 1970s Venice Beach sunshine transplanted down South. This quirky, Pacific Coast-inspired restaurant is in the Reynoldstown neighborhood along the Atlanta Belt
Dallas Couple’s New Shelter Dog Turns Rabid, Triggers Pet Quarantine
What began as a routine shelter adoption has turned into a rabies scare for a Dallas couple, who are now finishing a course of post-exposure treatment after their new dog bit one of them and later tested positive for the virus. The two-year-old dog, named Cali, was adopted from a Polk County shelter in mid-April and, a
MARTA chief says safety remains top priority after recent violent crimes
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Safety on MARTA has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent string of violent incidents, including a shooting Friday night at the Midtown Station and a fatal stabbing last weekend at the Oakland City Station. Atlanta police said a man was shot in...

















