ANF named ‘Station of the Year’ at 2026 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Awards
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta News First won several awards at the 2026 Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) ceremony, including Station of the Year. The award recognizes a TV station that demonstrates overall excellence in their local community. Atlanta News First was honored Saturday with a handful
Florida sex offender accused of babysitting-ad trap as police investigate potential interstate predator
Georgia investigators are searching for potential victims of a convicted Florida sex offender after DNA linked him to three sexual assault cases involving women allegedly lured through Craigslist job ads. Julius Hunter, 42, faces rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping charges in Georgia in connection with a 2016 attack
2 women stabbed in popular park after altercation, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two women were stabbed in a popular Atlanta park on Saturday after an altercation with another woman, police said. Officers arrived just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Rodney Cook Sr. Park on Thurmond Street NW in Vine City to response to a call about a person stabbed.
Before You Book Pressure Washing in North Atlanta, Know What Your House Needs
Explore local listings. Inclusion here is separate from the reporting above. A darkened driveway, green staining on siding and a weathered deck can all end up on the same household to-do list. They should not automatically receive the same cleaning treatment. For homeowners in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Cumming and surro
Quest Diagnostics Hiring Across North Atlanta, With Phlebotomy Pay Starting at $21.70
Personalized SAT and ACT preparation for every student’s goals. Quest Diagnostics is recruiting for health care positions in Alpharetta, Cumming and Roswell, including full-time phlebotomy jobs with starting pay above $21 an hour. These are active openings rather than an announced future hiring plan. Each has a direct
Marietta Apartment Held 15 Children With No Food, Just 9 Beds, Police Say
Cobb County Adult Detention Center — Booking Site for Three Adults. Marietta police say they found 15 children, ranging in age from 1 to 17, living inside a two-bedroom apartment with only nine beds, no food and no toilet paper. Three adults connected to the household were arrested and remain jailed without bond on chi
10 Georgia Steakhouses That Look Impressive But Don’T Win Over Locals
Walking into a fancy steakhouse can feel exciting. The dim lights, white tablecloths, and impressive menu prices all promise an amazing meal. But locals in Georgia know that not every expensive steakhouse lives up to the hype, and some of these places look way better than they actually taste. 1....
Praise in the Park Returns to Atlanta This October
Praise 102.5 has announced the official lineup for “The Original Praise in the Park,” a gospel music festival set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. The event brings together an extensive roster of gospel and inspirational artists, including...
Atlanta Families Gain a Free Hospital-Side Home for Sick Children as a New Ronald...
ATLANTA, GA — Families with children receiving medical care in Atlanta now have a larger free place to stay right next to the hospital. The new Ronald McDonald House offers 110 rooms and 18 transplant suites, giving parents and caregivers a nearby home base while their children are treated.
BARA Opens in West Midtown Atlanta
BARA, a Trinidadian restaurant specializing in bold island flavors, soft-launched its brick-and-mortar location in Atlanta on September 10, 2026. Located at 999 Chattahoochee Avenue NW in Atlanta’s Westside (the same address previously associated with the Caribbean restaurant Negril), BARA marks a new permanent home fo
