Man arrested after Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong, APD says
An item offered for sale over social media led to an confrontation and an arrest, Atlanta PD said.
These influencers are teaching Christianity online — and young people are listening
ATLANTA (AP) — Millennial and Generation Z Christian influencers are increasingly filling a void in American religion, growing audiences across digital platforms by steering young people to biblical answers to tough questions that aren’t always answered in Sunday sermons. “I can be that in-between — Monday to...
Lil Baby hosts holiday toy drive in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Families lined up in southwest Atlanta for a toy drive hosted by rapper and metro native Lil Baby and his nonprofit organization. The event transformed a warehouse into a holiday giveback venue, offering winter coats, gift cards and toys to families in need.
Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport
Man suffers apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport near baggage claim. Victim hospitalized, alert and conscious.
8 Powerball tickets worth $50K, $150K sold in Georgia; jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Powerball jackpot continues to climb, but some people who bought tickets in Georgia can call themselves winners. The winning numbers from Saturday night’s drawing were 4, 5, 28, 52 and 69, with a Powerball of 20. According to the Georgia Lottery...
Ignored While Screaming in Pain: Georgia Man Says Doctors Dismissed His Kidney Stones, ‘As...
There are many reasons someone may need to visit an emergency room, and none of them should be dismissed. That said, hospitals typically prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition rather than the order in which they arrive. In Atlanta, Georgia, a man claimed he went to a...
Cobb County Water System reports 580 gallon sewage overflow
The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 580 gallon wastewater sewer overflow that occurred on Dec. 18. The overflow, resulting from gravel, occurred at 1230 North Cobb Parkway in Marietta. The spill did not affect a water course. The Water System was notified of the overflow on Dec. 18 at 3:44 p.m. and...
Cobb schools rally to help family after devastating house fire
Three Cobb schools united to donate gifts and money after a fire destroyed a staff member’s home. Staff purchased holiday presents and decorated the family’s rental home to restore normalcy. Administrators say the effort reflects the district’s core values and the family’s longtime support for others.
Hartsfield Not Part of Growing Trend Allowing Non-Travelers Past Security
A nostalgic pre-9/11 airport tradition — saying goodbye to loved ones right at the gate or greeting arrivals as they step off the plane — is making a comeback at select U.S. airports through new visitor pass programs. However, travelers and families in Atlanta will have to wait,...
GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Gwinnett County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to investigate a Thursday afternoon officer involved shooting in Gwinnett County. Gwinnett County Police officers were called by members of the State Mobile Crisis Team from Behavioral Health Link to respond with them to a residence on Lockridge Drive in Doraville...

















