Marietta Teen Charged with Damaging Wellstar Property
David Nicanor-Cruz, 17, of Marietta, is accused of damaging a wall mounted television remote, valued at approximately $850, while placed in isolated confinement at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, due to his behavior and attitude toward medical staff on Feb. 26 at 5:50 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb...
‘It’s both heartbreaking and inspiring’ | Georgia one step closer recognizing devastating diagnosis in...
For the first time, Georgia is acknowledging PANS and PANDAS with new legislation aimed at helping suffering families. In Georgia, families are fighting for recognition and treatment of a rare, often misunderstood neurological disorder. Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune...
State lawmaker seeks to lower school bus camera fines
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Fines for illegally passing a stopped school bus in Georgia could be lowered under proposed legislation aimed at reducing the steep penalties enacted last year. State Rep. Don Parsons (R-Marietta) is the sponsor of a bill to decrease fines after hearing complaints from drivers...
Man accused of buying students luxury gifts, trying to enroll in school now facing...
Dongha Lee, a South Korean native, is in metro Atlanta on a 90-day tourist visa.
Suspects in deadly Atlanta food mart shooting arrested several states away
Police say suspects in a car and the victim got into an argument before shots rang out.
Kandi Burruss’ Blaze restaurant owes $154K in rent, repairs, lawsuit says
The landlord of Kandi Burruss’ restaurant Blaze Steak & Seafood has filed suit against the former “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” personality and her restaurant groups.
Kemp signs $40.5 billion 2025 budget
Georgia lawmakers voted to include funds for items including recovery from Hurricane Helene, economic developments, charter system grants and school security improvements.
Georgia Department of Agriculture Asking Georgians to Report Embryo Nests to Limit the Spread...
The Georgia Forestry Commission reports that Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J Harper is urging Georgians to stay vigilant for Yellow-legged Hornet (YLH) embryo nests, the initial stage of hornet nest formation, as we approach spring, when Yellow-legged hornets will emerge from overwintering. Early detection...
Frost Advisory Tonight: Bundle Up as Winter Takes One Last Swing at Georgia
Temperatures will drop into the mid-30s tonight, triggering a frost advisory for several Georgia counties. The advisory runs from 11 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday morning.
Why It Matters: Frost can damage sensitive plants and crops, so gardeners should take precautions to protect vulnerable vegetation. The...
On the Border closes all GA restaurants, files for bankruptcy
On the Border listed 77 locations, including six in Georgia, where it wanted to end the leases.