16-year-old becomes first girl to win Georgia HVAC state title
MARIETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Ariela Vega, a junior at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, is the 2026 HVAC state champion. The 16-year-old outperformed competitors from across Georgia in hands-on HVAC knowledge, technical skill and problem-solving. She is also the first girl to ever win the state title.
Man who hit, killed tow truck driver on I-575 in Woodstock learns sentence
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — A man will spend time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a homicide by vehicle incident that happened nearly three years ago. 60-year-old David Albert Beaver Jr., pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle in the first degree and reckless driving in connection with the October 19, 2023, collision that...
Georgia Man Arrested After Video Shows Him Shoving Kids Off Bikes, Sending One into...
A Georgia man found himself in hot water after he was allegedly captured on camera shoving kids over on their bikes, sending one careening into a fountain. The Sandy Springs Police released video footage of the alleged “juvenile bicycle assault” March 4 while announcing the arrest of Stephen Catterton.
Atlanta, GA Storm Alert Tonight: Strong Line Moving Across I-75, I-85
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – A line of strong thunderstorms is expected to move across north Georgia tonight, potentially impacting travel along major roadways including Interstate 75, Interstate 85, and Interstate 20...
Georgia DOT Moves I-285 Westside Project Forward
The Georgia Department of Transportation is moving forward with the reconstruction and rehabilitation of approximately 17 miles of the I-285 Westside Corridor in Cobb and Fulton counties following the award of two contracts totaling $370 million in late 2025. [Above photo by Georgia DOT]. Those contracts mark a major...
Atlanta mother pleads for justice in son’s death
Grieving Atlanta family is calling for community support and information following the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Travis Torbert Jr. in Southwest Atlanta.
Warrants state Ring doorbell video captured elderly woman’s alleged abuse by live-in caregiver
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A caregiver is in custody after an investigation revealed elder abuse, according to a Facebook post from the Sandy Springs Police Department. According to warrants, Jeanine Pullins worked as a caregiver for and lived with an 87-year-old woman, who was abused on multiple occasions. The...
Fulton County Jail plans to release prisoners and reduce court arrests
Fulton County commissioners and county leaders announced the approval of a new plan to relieve overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail. County officials recommended moving eligible detainees to other facilities, releasing those incarcerated on low bonds into pre-trial supervision, and reducing the number of people...
Blowing smoke: Suspect charged with running cigarette coupon scheme at Mableton store
A man has been charged with running a counterfeit couponing scheme at multiple stores across the metro Atlanta area, including one in Mableton, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr reports. The scheme in question involved the suspect, identified as Michael Justin Williams, forging and using fake coupons at the...
Yamaha to move U.S. headquarters from California to Georgia
KENNESAW, Ga. - Yamaha Motor Co. announced Thursday it will relocate its U.S. headquarters to Georgia as part of a strategic push to improve profitability and streamline its American operations. What we know:. Yamaha is officially shifting its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from its...
