Marietta Man Charged with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl Linked to Mexico-Based Cartel
A Marietta man, identified as 29-year-old Rodrigo Morales-Figueroa, is facing federal charges after a federal court appearance last Monday, for alleged possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, authorities said. In a collaborative effort that underscores the depth of the drug epidemic bridging national borders,...
Latest outbreak of gun violence involving teens has advocates frustrated
Local anti-violence advocates are at a loss after another round of gun violence involving teens
Tragedy Strikes Atlanta Park During Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic
A peaceful summer evening turned tragic when a shooting broke out during a fraternity picnic hosted by members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Atlanta’s Coan Park on Saturday, June 28. One man, described as a beloved mentor within the fraternity, was killed. Another man and the suspected gunman were critically...
Dunwoody Police Officers to Receive 4.9% Pay Hike in Effort to Boost Recruitment and...
As of July 1, Dunwoody police officers will see a 4.9% increase in their paychecks. The City Council had approved this mid-year raise back in October 2024 as a part of their steady effort to back law enforcement and amplify public safety. This move not only boosts the morale of existing personnel but also aims to...
8 Enormous Secondhand Shops In Georgia That Are Almost Too Good To Be True
Searching for enormous secondhand shops in Georgia that seem too amazing to believe?. These 8 massive thrift stores offer incredible bargains and jaw-dropping treasures!. 1. No Longer Bound Thrift Store (Woodstock) Have you ever stepped into a thrift store that feels more like a fancy department store?. No Longer...
Heartbreaking: Abandoned dog left on side of road with tub of food he couldn’t...
In Atlanta, Georgia at the Fulton County Animal Services, Ace has lost his joy; if you know dogs it’s the trait often exhibited by them as they look at each day with a positive outlook on life. According to Emma, the animal control officer who found Ace on the...
10 Fried Chicken Chains That Have Georgia Absolutely Hooked
Georgia knows fried chicken the way I know my grandmother’s kitchen—intimately, lovingly, and with a whole lot of respect. Growing up in the Peach State, Sundays weren’t complete without a bucket of crispy, golden chicken from a local spot we swore made it better than anywhere else.
‘The Bluebird Guy’ Leads 13-Year Conservation Effort in West Cobb
MARIETTA — To his two daughters, Jim Bearden is a father, and 79-year-old retired event planner from Alabama who loves nature. But to most of the southeastern nature community, he’s known as “the Bluebird Guy.” In 2011, while working in the community garden at Green Meadows Preserve in west Cobb, Bearden noticed...
8 Legendary Pizza Restaurants In Georgia Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Looking for amazing pizza joints in Georgia that locals absolutely love?. These 8 pizza spots offer mouthwatering slices and unique atmospheres that keep Georgians coming back for more!. 1. Savage Pizza (Atlanta) Holy pizza sauce, Batman!. Savage Pizza isn’t just a name – it’s a superhero headquarters disguised as a...
Community ‘bittersweet’ over demolition of Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta Medical Center will soon be demolished after more than 100 years as a hospital.
