Early Morning Shooting on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Leaves One Critically Injured as Suspect...
A dispute on Auburn Avenue NE last Friday morning escalated into violence, leaving a man critically injured from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred near 359 Auburn Avenue NE. Atlanta Police Department officers responded after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. According to the Atlanta Police Department,...
‘Heavily armed drug dealer, illegal alien’ each get over 10 years in prison
The United States Department of Justice says Michael Dwayne Banks and Victor Valente-Reynoso have each been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms possessions.
Black men gather for mental health discussion in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — People gathered in Atlanta to promote mental health during the “State of the Black Man” event. The event, which took place at the Auburn Avenue Research Library, located at 101 Auburn Ave NE, aimed to bring Black men together to discuss mental health and community support.
Bruno Mars, Chris Stapleton announce tour stops in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two entertainment powerhouses are heading to Atlanta this year as part of their respective tours. Pop superstar Bruno Mars and country music legend Chris Stapleton will bring their hit-filled catalogs to the city in the coming months. Ahead of the Feb. 27 release...
Experts: Georgia must spend more on teacher pay, mental health in schools
State lawmakers, along with some governors, have tried — and failed — over the years to update the formula that helps fund the state’s public schools.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Cobb County, GA – In the spirit of service, justice, and unity, community organizations, faith-based groups, civic organizations, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and other partners are invited to participate in the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Celebratory Parade that will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026. The...
Beloved Goodwill greeter retires after 28 years of kindness
He’s ending a 28-year career of kindness in style.
Woman’s body found inside burning home
An unidentified woman was found dead inside a burning, abandoned house on Glenwood Road on Saturday morning.
10 Black-Owned Museums Where History Still Breathes
Black history doesn’t live behind glass. It lives in rooms where music was made, in neighborhoods that shaped movements, and in stories passed down with intention. Across the United States, Black-owned and Black-led museums serve as cultural anchors, preserving our past while actively shaping how it’s remembered and...
Woman who disappeared while hiking Kennesaw Mountain found safe
Cobb County police are searching for a woman with dementia who disappeared Friday morning.
