Tree down on power lines causes outages in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Strong winds knocked out power lines in Midtown after a tree fell on Barnes Street. Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the scene around 5 a.m. Sunday on Barnes Street, just off 14th Street. No homes caught fire, but some nearby homes appeared to...
Atlanta Streets Alive to Transform Peachtree St. into Arts Festival on Sunday, with several...
ATLANTA — The public is invited to join Atlanta Department of Transportation and Propel ATL for the second of seven free Atlanta Streets Alive community events planned for 2026. Atlanta Streets Alive is a temporary, car-free event, highlighting Atlanta's vibrant urban core and supports local businesses in midtown, downtown,...
Alberto Mendoza establishes himself as QB1 for Georgia Tech
Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana.
Dickens’ Big Brothers Fishing Retreat Returns to Adams Park for Fourth Year
Mayor Andre Dickens' Big Brothers Fishing Retreat is an annual event that brings together city agencies, state conservation experts and community volunteers to provide young men in Atlanta with life skills and outdoor activities, such as fishing. The post Dickens’ Big Brothers Fishing Retreat Returns to Adams Park for Fourth Year appeared first on The Atlanta Voice .
Georgia State Freshman’s Uber Ride Turns X-Rated In Atlanta
An Uber trip that was supposed to be a routine campus visit turned into something very different for an 18-year-old Georgia State University freshman in Atlanta on Monday. The student says her driver played a highly graphic sexual podcast during the ride, and she hit record as it played. Her family later posted the recording online and filed an official report with...
Woman found shot, dead at metro Atlanta home; person of interest in custody
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman at a home on Heritage Crossing.
Cobb County Senior Services events for April 22-30
Cobb County Senior Services will have the following events for April 22-30. All events are free, but require registration unless noted otherwise. For more information, visit, https://www.cobbcounty.gov/senior-services . Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 S. Hurt Road in Smyrna ♦ Get to Know Cobb: Meet Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens from 1 to 2 p.m. on April 28. Seniors can meet Owens, learn more...
Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Visit Marietta Kroger for Charity Event
A pair of well-known 70s and 80s TV stars came to Cobb County this week to discuss the ins and outs of bread. For a very good cause. What a spokesman labeled a packed house turned out at a Marietta Kroger to meet-and-greet Patrick Duffy and his partner Linda Purl. Duffy starred in the nighttime soap “Dallas” and the sitcom “Step...
Michelin-starred Spring’s limited reopening, more from Atlanta’s dining scene
Several new restaurants will debut soon in Marietta, a chef is recognized by the state Assembly and more happenings from the Atlanta restaurant scene.
This Georgia Restaurant Is A Beloved Neighborhood Staple Known For Comfort Food Done Right
Tucked into the heart of Virginia-Highland in Atlanta, Georgia, Murphy’s Restaurant has been a beloved neighborhood staple for over 45 years. Known for its refined American fare and warm, welcoming atmosphere, this family-owned gem continues to win hearts with every plate it sends out. Whether you’re stopping in for...
