$47M at stake: What Kennesaw’s SPLOST vote could mean for roads, parks and a...
KENNESAW — Cobb County voters will be asked in November to renew a 6-year Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, a 1% levy Kennesaw leaders say would fund $46.77 million in projects including a new community center, road expansions and the final phase of Depot Park. Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling said he doesn’t...
University of West Georgia student killed after disagreeing with man she knew
Lyric Farley, 19, was shot several times and killed over the weekend.
New lawsuit filed by man wrongly accused of kidnapping child at Acworth Walmart
Patel was jailed for 47 days after a woman accused him of trying to kidnap her toddler, even though video showed that was not what happened.
Wilmington Fliers Gain Two New Avelo Airlines Nonstop Destinations
Local travelers are gaining two new options with Avelo Airlines adding two nonstop services from Wilmington to Atlanta and Chicago. Local travelers are gaining two new options with Avelo Airlines, which will be adding nonstop services from Wilmington to Atlanta and Chicago early next year, writes Emma Dooling for the...
Man accused of killing Buckhead valet worker goes to trial
Fulton County prosecutors plan to seek life without parole if King is convicted of murder.
VIDEO: Atlanta traffic stop leads to arrest in South Carolina Airbnb murder case
Atlanta police have released body camera video showing the arrest of a teenager now charged in connection with a deadly Airbnb shooting in South Carolina.
Suspect accused of hurting 2 officers in shooting was hiding in closet, APD says
Investigators say the man accused of shooting and injuring two Atlanta police officers hid inside a closet, firing multiple shots and forcing officers to take cover.
‘Jimmy is no criminal’: Family says ICE wrongfully detained Kennesaw man
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of a Kennesaw man says he was wrongfully detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop in January. Jimmy Paz is in custody at the ICE Processing Center in Folkston, Georgia, according to ICE records. His family says Paz, a father...
Atlanta, Here are Some Food Deals for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, February 14, and plenty of places are rolling out food deals to help you celebrate love and connection. Restaurants and fast food spots are offering special menus and treats designed for couples, friends or a family dinner. 7-Eleven is serving heart-shaped donuts, chocolate bars and sweet...
1 dead, 1 critical after stopped vehicle struck by train in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday resulted in at least one death, according to officials. The crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. at the North Clarendon Avenue and Ponce de Leon railroad crossing in DeKalb County, near Avondale Estates. According to...
