Popular Atlanta Promoter Sharell Canty Allegedly Murdered by Well-Known Local Figure
Popular Atlanta promoter Sharell Canty was allegedly killed by someone she knew well; a popular local personality. Here' what we know.
Man found dead inside abandoned Cobb County Kroger identified
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man whose body was found inside a shuttered Cobb County Kroger last week has been identified. James Connell, 43, was found May 21 by a maintenance worker who went inside the recently closed grocery store off Cobb Parkway to check on a possible water leak.
Georgia Man Allegedly Steals Ambulance While Drunk, Says He Was ‘Saving the World’
A man in Marietta, Georgia, is accused of stealing an ambulance while intoxicated. Allegedly, when asked, the man said that he had done so because he was “saving the world.” Now, he is facing multiple ... Read more
Despite loss, Marietta High School graduate strives for success
MARIETTA, Ga. — Among Marietta High School's newest graduates, Polleen Coates stands out for her will to succeed. Perseverance, persistence, and grit define the 17-year-old, who's spent a lot of her time in the lab learning to become a certified nursing assistant. "We came in, didn't know each other,...
Shooting involving officer reported near Town Center Mall in Cobb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting involving an officer has led to a “significant” law enforcement presence near a busy mall, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Police said the scene is in the area of Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. Crime scene tape...
Southern Living picks Georgia’s best burger for National Burger Day
Just in time for National Burger Day, a Georgia burger spot tucked inside a metro Atlanta gas station is getting national attention. According to Southern Living , the best burger in Georgia can be found at NFA Burger, a small burger counter operating inside a Chevron station in Dunwoody. "So, when I heard buzz about a
Deputy Stops a Dodge Durango Going Nearly 200 MPH
A Georgia deputy caught a driver going 172 mph on an Atlanta highway ahead of Memorial Day weekend. That was fast enough, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, to cover about the length of ... Read more
Woman’s family, activists call for changes in GSP pursuit policy after tragic death
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman’s family is helping lead the charge for policy changes within Georgia State Patrol pursuits after she died during a chase Monday. Chatanna Patterson, 51, was killed Monday after Fre’Shun Tyai White, 26, hit her while being chased by the Georgia...
The Coziest Pub In Georgia Is Hiding In Plain Sight
You could drive past O’Sullivans Irish Pub in Decatur a dozen times before your brain registers what you’ve been missing, but once you step inside, you’ll wonder how you ever overlooked it. This isn’t just another bar with a clever name and some green decorations thrown up...
Ships, trains and semi-trucks: How inland port aims to ease Atlanta traffic
The newly opened Gainesville Inland Port connects Savannah’s ships to North Georgia by rail, potentially easing cargo truck traffic in Atlanta and elsewhere.
