Brookhaven leaders weren’t notified about Kroger closure, they say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - City leaders in Brookhaven said that they have not been in contact with Kroger after the announcement that the grocery retailer is closing 60 stores nationwide - including four in metro Atlanta. The city’s Skye Hill store - nestled between the bustling Clairmont Road...
Counting Down the Best Restaurants in Marietta
Fine dining, bakeries, and loungey wine bars — Marietta has it all. If you’ve never ventured OTP (outside the perimeter) for a meal in Marietta, you’re missing out. The historic enclave is a masterclass in repurposing, with modern steakhouses occupying Civil War-era structures and a much-loved metro Atlanta food...
Fireball meteor spotted streaking across Southeast sky amid flood of shaking reports
A possible bright fireball shot across the Southeast sky on Thursday afternoon startling anyone who heard or felt it, according to hundreds of social media reports and fireball reports to astronomy organizations.
Man kidnaps ex-wife before flipping car in downtown Atlanta, police say
Investigators learned that a man had forced his way into his ex-wife’s car and driven off with her still inside.
Men who robbed Upstate jewelry store sentenced to prison
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Two Georgia men have been sentenced to prison for a reported armed robbery at a Greenville jewelry store in 2023. Officials announced Thursday that 30-year-old Dedrek Jaquon Hale and 35-year-old Tony Nico Clark, both of Atlanta, were identified as two of the three men who robbed the Diamonds...
Man wanted for Georgia State student’s murder caught after 2-year search
ATLANTA - A 20-year-old who's been on the Atlanta Police Department's Most Wanted list for years is behind bars. Jyquez Harvey has been on the run since the murder of a Georgia State student in 2023, officials say. He's now facing multiple charges. The backstory:. According to investigators, the charges...
Overnight storms leave thousands without power across Georgia, more rain coming
Georgia Power reported about 13,800 customers in the dark. Georgia EMC showed its members had more than 3,000 outages. Both agencies have already restored power to thousands.
Fireball Reports Over Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee — What We Know
Officials across metro Atlanta and in parts of the Southeast U.S. reported sightings of a "fireball" streaking across the sky.
Missing Boyfriend Murder: Neighbor Testifies About Defendant’s Demeanor
A neighbor testifies about defendant Christopher Davis's demeanor, saying she was 'worried for Davis' emotional safety.' Davis is accused of murdering his boyfriend, Barry Schmalbach, who whose body has never been found. (6/25/25)
Iran bombing protest: Atlanta activists hold candlelight vigil protesting war, domestic cuts
Activists in Atlanta are protesting U.S. military actions in Iran, highlighting the impact of increased military spending on domestic program cuts. The event is supported by a coalition of groups, including AFSC and Jewish Voice for Peace, and aims to address broader issues of militarized force and state violence....
