MARTA to test new rail lines
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — MARTA will test its new CQ400 railcars on the Gold Line from 3 p.m. Sunday, through 4 a.m. Monday. To accommodate the testing, regular Gold Line train service will be suspended between Lenox, Brookhaven, and Chamblee Stations. MARTA will operate a bus bridge to move customers...
I Toured a “Luxury” Apartment Complex in Atlanta: 5 Reasons it’s a Modern-Day Slum
Picture this: gleaming glass towers promising upscale living in the heart of Atlanta’s booming scene. I showed up for a tour at one such spot, expecting marble counters and resort-style pools. Instead, what unfolded left me questioning how anyone slaps “luxury” on these setups. Let’s dive into the grim details that...
Deadly Moreland Avenue Shooting Leaves Man Slain Near Gas Station
A late-Saturday shooting along Moreland Avenue in southeast Atlanta left a man dead near a gas station, according to Atlanta police. Officers were called to 1401 Moreland Avenue SE, where they found a man with an obvious gunshot wound, Atlanta police told WSB-TV. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. A...
FBI responds to threat made on plane from Ohio
The FBI responded to a threat that was made on a Frontier Airlines flight from Ohio to Atlanta on Sunday night.
Tyler Perry Arrives at Atlanta Airport with ‘Significant’ Amount of Cash for TSA Workers,...
Actor and film mogul Tyler Perry reportedly showed up at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Thursday with a “significant” amount of cash that he had planned to give to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers — but got turned down. Perry, an Atlanta resident, headed into the airport...
🐶 Playful & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Marietta, GA
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adoptable dogs in Marietta, Georgia are ready to find their forever homes. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.
Gunfire Rocks Downtown as Man Found Shot on Marietta Street
A man was discovered with a gunshot wound on Marietta Street NW in downtown Atlanta on Saturday morning, according to Atlanta police. Officers found him near the intersection with Fairlie Street NW, and he was alert and breathing when first responders arrived. Officials have not released the extent of his injuries.
3 juveniles shot in Chamblee area, suspected shooter arrested
CHAMBLEE, Ga. - Three juveniles were shot early Saturday near a Chamblee event hall, leaving one in life-threatening condition and prompting a foot chase that ended with a suspect in custody, police said. What we know:. Officers were conducting a traffic stop around 12:45 a.m. near Buford Highway and Dresden...
Four people charged after police seize 44 pounds of meth during drug raids in...
GEORGIA — Four men are facing federal charges following a series of drug trafficking raids that led to the seizure of 44 pounds of methamphetamine in metro Atlanta, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Authorities said law enforcement officers recovered approximately 44 pounds of meth and two firearms during...
Person dies after being struck by vehicle, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was hit and killed by a vehicle, Atlanta police said. The incident occurred Saturday night in the 2000 block of Campbellton Road. This is a developing story. Stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.
