L.L.Bean to open first Georgia store at major Atlanta-area development
An opening date for the new L.L.Bean store was not announced, but the project is expected to be part of Lulah Hills' second phase of retail openings in 2028.
Marietta City Schools pass resolution to limit classroom screen time
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Marietta school board passed a resolution Tuesday to identify ways to reduce technology dependency and prioritize student-teacher relationships. The resolution seek to allow kids to be authentic in their learning and incorporate more tactile learning strategies. “I think this is
Mother says man tied to pet cremation investigation also failed to provide daughter’s headstone
A mother says the headstone she paid for after her daughter died was never delivered, and the company she paid is owned by the man accused of failing to deliver ashes to pet owners.
Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 07/13/2026
The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cobb County on 07/13/2026. The following 5 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 2 locations HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ATLANTA NW GALLERIA A
Taste of Smyrna is Sept. 12
Taste of Smyrna, presented by Superior Plumbing, will be 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 around the Village Green in downtown Smyrna. Admission is free and samples can be purchased for $1 to $10. The festival is expecting over 25 restaurants including - Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Williamson Brothers BBQ, The Melting Pot, C
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with 150+ chefs and new format
The Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, presented by Invesco QQQ, returns Sept. 10-13 for its 16th year, featuring over 150 chefs, artisans, beverage professionals, and hospitality leaders, with a refreshed format that celebrates Atlanta's diverse culinary scene. The post Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns with 150+ chefs
‘Totally frustrating:’ Atlanta community calls for demolition of long-abandoned building
People in one community say for the last 12 years, they’ve had to pass by an abandoned, blighted building when they arrive home and when they leave.
ThirdLove Lifts Buckhead With First Atlanta Boutique At Lenox Square
Lingerie brand ThirdLove is getting ready to stake its claim at Lenox Square, planning its first standalone Atlanta boutique inside the Buckhead mall. The new shop is slated for the fourth floor, putting the direct-to-consumer darling in the company of Pottery Barn Kids, Windsor and Bloomingdale's. What's official. Acc
Atlanta homeowner discovers contractor wasn’t licensed after $250K storm rebuild
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta homeowner is accusing the contractor who rebuilt her storm-damaged home of leaving her a crooked chimney and unfinished floors after receiving $210,000 in insurance checks. Judith Standard has lived in her home near Cheshire Bridge Road since 1970. After a massive tree...
Two arrested in Brookhaven massage business probe
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. - A Brookhaven police investigation into a local massage establishment led to the arrest of two people, authorities announced Tuesday. Investigators jailed a worker for practicing without a license and the business owner for unlawfully employing him. What we know:. Officers responded to a complaint at a
