2 children, 1 adult dead after apartment fire; another child, adult critically injured
The fire started in the 500 block of Woodsong Way in the Concord Crossing Apartments complex in the Smyrna area.
Large gathering at The Battery spurs neighbors’ concerns about safety
Locals are coming forward after a large gathering at The Battery Saturday night drew a law enforcement response.
Discover The Tiny Marietta Georgia Restaurant With Only 50 Seats And A Michelin Star...
Finding a Michelin starred restaurant in Georgia may come as a surprise, yet Spring Restaurant in Marietta has earned that distinction while keeping its experience remarkably intimate. The small space allows the kitchen to focus on precision, seasonality, and creativity without distraction. Chef Brian So has crafted...
Marietta postmaster looks to restore trust after years of office scrutiny
MARIETTA — Following multiple years full of alleged incidents of fraud and theft, a congressional inquiry and consistent complaints of poor service, the Marietta Post Office has taken the first steps toward improvement, according to Postmaster Jeremy Holland. As postmaster, Holland is responsible for customer...
Atlanta Man Arrested After Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend’s Toddler; Officer Rescues Child
ATLANTA, Georgia – An Atlanta man is in custody after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home and fled with her one-year-old child before officers quickly located the toddler and made an arrest. On January 30, 2026, at approximately 10:54 a.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded...
Marietta’s Moxie Burger Walloped With 51 On Health Inspection
Moxie Burger's Shallowford Road spot just took a bruising from state health inspectors, pulling a 51 out of 100 on a routine check earlier this week. Inspectors cited multiple priority violations that posed direct food-safety risks, although staff corrected several issues on the spot. The restaurant is still open but...
Colin Gray Trial: Chilling texts & “shrine” revealed
The first week of testimony in the Colin Gray trial concluded on Feb. 20, 2026, with disturbing revelations about the shooter’s home life and mental state. Prosecutors presented evidence of a Parkland-themed "shrine" and desperate text messages sent by Colt Gray just days before the attack. Our Kim Leoffler breaks...
Atlanta flights diverted as cartel leader killed, violence erupts in Mexico
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Violence erupted across parts of Mexico on Sunday after Mexican authorities said cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” was killed during a military operation. Officials said the operation targeting the powerful cartel figure triggered unrest in several...
Tree falls on home with baby inside in northwest Atlanta
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to a northwest Atlanta home where a tree fell over, damaging the house.
Uncovered | Altered odometers, stolen SNAP benefits, a wrongful arrest
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people don’t want told. As the Southeast’s largest investigative team, we dig deeper to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, and uncover systemic failures that...

















