Johns Creek teen arrested in alleged six-figure fraud scheme involving Synovus Bank
The teen opened a business account at a Synovus Bank branch in Alpharetta and deposited five counterfeit checks totaling nearly $550,000 in January.
Atlanta ranks fourth in gentrification wiping out majority-Black areas
A new report reinforces what many in Atlanta have already witnessed, researched and experienced: Black residents are disproportionately displaced once gentrification takes hold in their neighborhoods. Why it matters: While the findings of "Displaced by Design" won't surprise anyone who's attuned to how Atlanta's...
FREE! Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage Month celebration in Doraville on May 31st
The city of Doraville will host a celebration in honor of Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage Month. The event takes place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from noon to 5 p.m., at Forest Fleming Arena. Admission is FREE. The celebration features ethnic cuisine, craft stations, live performances, and a Kids Corner with...
Man in custody after shots reportedly fired in southeast Atlanta
ATLANTA - One person is in custody after reports of multiple shots being fired in southeast Atlanta. Officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. to Thomasville Boulevard near Fulton Bridge SE and the Thomas Recreation Center. What we know:. According to the Atlanta Police Department, one man is in custody. No...
Woman stabbed in head during argument | What we know
ATLANTA - A woman was hospitalized early Sunday after being stabbed in the head during an apparent altercation in southwest Atlanta, authorities said. What we know: — Officers responded to the intersection of Elizabeth Avenue SW and Venetian Drive SW around 4:34 a.m. and found a 33-year-old woman suffering from an...
Sunday Night Weather Update
A quiet night and morning ahead with some patchy fog around daybreak. Mix of sun and clouds Monday afternoon with highs in the upper 80s. A few isolated storms possible, a better chance late Tuesday. Here is the breakdown.
Video show MARTA train shooting aftermath
MARTA Police are looking for the man they say shot two people on a southbound train at the East Point Station in an attempted robbery on Sunday evening. One of the victims was shot in the chest and was undergoing surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital at last check.
Overturned vehicle shuts down key exit on I-75 SB in Atlanta
ATLANTA - An overturned vehicle has forced the closure of all lanes on the southbound exit from Interstate 75 to U.S. 41 and West Paces Ferry Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. What we know: — The incident began at approximately 6:38 p.m. Sunday. As of 7:14 p.m.,...
Wanted: Gunfire erupts after parking lot fight at West Midtown Waffle House
ATLANTA - Authorities have released a photo of three people believed to be connected to a shooting last month at a Waffle House in West Midtown, and are urging the individuals to come forward. 200% Welcome OfferBig Jackpots. Play Spree.com! We know what's important: The best games and one of...
71-year-old man killed in downtown Atlanta hit-and-run
ATLANTA - A 71-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run collision in downtown Atlanta, according to police. It happened in the city’s busy hotel district. What we know:. Officers responded around 6:44 a.m. to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection...
