Atlanta traffic is so bad that there is no longer a single rush hour....
If you’ve ever driven through Atlanta , you know t raffic is a fact of life . But according to a new Texas A&M study, the city’s traditional "rush hour" may no longer exist, even if congestion hasn’t gone anywhere. Here's what we know about the worst traffic times in Atlanta. Why doesn’t Atlanta have a rush hour...
More than 2000 show up at New Birth Baptist Church for food giveaway as...
ATLANTA — More than 2,000 people showed up at New Birth Baptist Church on Saturday morning for a food giveaway as the SNAP benefit freeze begins. Pastor Jamal Bryant informed the congregation on Sunday, Oct. 26, that the church was planning to help those who may lose their benefits. Members were encouraged to bring...
Blank Foundation donates $2.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced it will provide an initial $2.5 million to aid in Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica and other affected islands.
Neighbors react after 13-year-old Louisiana girl found in Pittsburgh basement; two men arrested
NEW ORLEANS — A 13-year-old girl from Baker, Louisiana, who was reported missing last week, has been found alive — hidden inside a box in the basement of a Pittsburgh home — after a dramatic, multi-state investigation that led to several arrests. Pittsburgh police say they found...
‘We Have Search Warrants’ Georgia Sheriff is Hellbent on Finding Shaq’s Stolen SUV
Shaquille O'Neal Police Officers - Ayisha Collins/Getty Images Shaq's $180k custom Range Rover is still missing, but investigators believe that it's in Atlanta. The post ‘We Have Search Warrants’ Georgia Sheriff is Hellbent on Finding Shaq’s Stolen SUV appeared first on MotorBiscuit .
State representatives call for removal of Cobb school board member after lawsuit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - State Representatives Terry Cummings (D-Mableton), Mekyah McQueen (D-Smyrna), Lisa Campbell (D-Kennesaw) and Gabriel Sanchez (D-Smyrna) are calling on Gov. Brian Kemp to remove John Cristadoro from his seat on the Cobb County Board of Education. Last year, Cristadoro was slapped...
Why Residents in These 6 Georgia Counties Are ‘Scared’ to Live There
Feeling safe in your own community is something everyone values. Yet, in several parts of Georgia, residents say fear shapes daily life. These worries aren’t just based on rumors—they stem from real experiences and news that prompt people to question their security. The reasons vary, from high crime rates to...
SNAP recipient says benefit disruption is ‘slap in the face’
Lucy Wisener feels that, despite her working 80 hours a month, there is a stigma associated with her using the benefits.
Woman found shot to death while house party was going on, Atlanta police say
Neighbors reported that a party was going on at the house where the woman died.
Chicago hot dog chain Portillo’s opening soon in Kennesaw
Cobb residents can soon get a taste of the Windy City when Chicago-based chain restaurant Portillo’s opens in Kennesaw. The company announced a Nov. 18 grand opening in a Thursday post on social media. “Kennesaw, the wait is finally over!” the post reads. The Kennesaw location, at 790 Cobb Place Blvd NW, will be the...
